Updated: Tuesday, May 7
AUDITIONS
May 11: The Wizard of Oz Toto Auditions - Timber Lake Playhouse. Bring your dog to the theatre and see if your Fido has what it takes to be a star on the TLP stage. The audition is open to all dogs, and prospective candidates for Toto should exhibit an energetic and expressive demeanor. Rehearsals for The Wizard of Oz begin on June 29 with performances from July 11 through July 28. Toto won't be called for every rehearsal, but must be available for every performance; owners will also be expected to attend necessary rehearsals and performances. Timber Lake Playhouse (8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll IL). For information, call (815)244-2035. Saturday, May 11 (4 p.m.).
May 12: Lend Me a Tenor - Proscenium Players. Seeking eight performers for Ken Ludwig's Tony-winning backstage slapstick, running August 2 and 3. Prepare a one to two-minute comedic monologue and be prepared to read from the script; those auditioning for Tito and/or Max should also prepare 16 bars of a tenor aria. The Black Box Theatre (1623 Fifth Avenue, Moline IL). For information, call (309)207-9433 or e-mail prosceniumplayerss@gmail.com. Sunday, May 12 (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.).
May 18 & 19: The Money in Uncle George's Suitcase / Of Mice & Men / My Son Is Crazy, but Promising - Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. Auditions for the final three plays in the Richmond Hill Players' 2024 season: the Pat Cook comedy The Money in Uncle George's Suitcase, running August 15 - 25, directed by Joe DePauw; the John Steinbeck adaptation Of Mice & Men, running October 3 - 13, directed by Justin Raver; and the comedy My Son Is Crazy, but Promising, running November 14 - 24, directed by Dana Skiles. Roles are available for 18 males (ages 20s - 60s) and 14 females (one teen, the rest ages 20s - 60s). Be prepared to read from the scripts; you only need to attend one day of auditions. Richmond Hill Barn Theatre (60 Robinson Drive, Geneseo IL), For information, call (309)944-2244. Saturday, May 18 (4 - 6 p.m.), Sunday, May 19 (1 - 3 p.m.).
July 13 & 14: A Streetcar Named Desire - Playcrafters Barn Theatre. Seeking adult performers for Tennessee Williams' dramatic classic, running Sept. 13 - 21, directed by Mike Schulz. Be prepared to read from the script. Playcrafters Barn Theatre (4950 35th Avenue, Moline IL). For information, call (309)762-0330. Saturday, July 13 (noon - 2 p.m.), Sunday, July 14 (2 - 4 p.m.).
CALLS FOR ENTRY
Through May 11: The Wizard of Oz Child Actors - Timber Lake Playhouse. Seeking youths to play Munchkins in the summertime production. Rehearsals for The Wizard of Oz begin on June 29 with performances from July 11 through July 28. If your child is shorter than five feet tall and would like to be on stage, call the box office at (815)244-2035 or e-mail your name, your child’s name, and your hone number to info@timberlakeplayhouse.org. Timber Lake Playhouse (8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll IL). Through Saturday, May 11.
Through May 17: The Bikinis and The Addams Family - Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. Seeking performer submissions for the musical revue The Bikinis, directed by Brad Hauskins, with production dates, including rehearsals, June 27 to August 24, and the Tony-nominated musical comedy The Addams Family, directed by Amy McCleary, with production dates, including rehearsals, August 22 to November 2. Accepting online submissions, all ethnicities are encouraged to submit; all roles in these professional productions are paid. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse (1828 Third Avenue, Rock Island IL). For information, contact producer Denny Hitchcock at dpjh@circa21.com.
Send information on forthcoming auditions and calls for entry to calendar@rcreader.com.
