Updated: Tuesday, April 23
AUDITIONS
April 27: Shrek the Musical Jr. - Ohnward Fine Arts Center. Sseeking ages eight to 18 for the one-act version of the Tony-winning fairytale musical comedy based on the Oscar-winning animated film, running August 3 and 4, directed by Richard Hall. Rehearsals are Monday through Friday from 10am until noon, and we will not rehearse on any weekends; rehearsals will start on July 1 and run through August 2. The cost for kids to participate is $50; for families with more than one child, the cost will be $50 for first child, $25 for second, and $15 for child number three and more. Be prepared to sing and read from the script. Ohnward Fine Arts Center (1215 East Platt Street, Maquoketa IA). For information, call (563)652-9815. Saturday, April 27 (10 a.m. - noon, and 1 - 2 p.m.).
April 27, 28, May 4, 5 - Summer Season - Genesius Guild. Seeking performers for productions of Euripides' Medea (June 8 - 16), Shakespeare's Julius Caesar (June 22 - 30), and an updated take on Aristophanes' Plutus (July 20 - 28). Be prepared to read from scripts. For information, e-mail guild@genesius.org. Saturday, April 27, and Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Augustana College Anderson Pavilion, 3750 Seventh Avenue, Rock Island IL), Sunday, April 28 (1 - 4 p.m., Bethel Wesley United Methodist Church, 1201 13th Street, Moline IL), Sunday, May 5 (1 - 4 p.m., Augustana College Honkamp Myhre Black Box Theatre, 3750 Seventh Avenue, Rock Island IL).
May 3 & 4: Ripcord - The Spotlight Theatre. Seeking performers for David Lindsay-Abaire's comedy about two elderly women thrown together by a comic cosmic forces, running August 2 - 11, directed by Jessica Taylor. Prepare a one-minute comedic monologue if you have one and prepare to read from the script. Rehearsals run Mon.-Thu. 6-8:30pm beginning Monday, June 17. The Spotlight Theatre (1800 Seventh Avenue, Moline IL). For information, call (309)912-7647. Friday, May 3 (6 - 8 p.m.), Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. - noon).
May 4: All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 - The Black Box Theatre. Seeking performers for the all-made a cappella historical musical running December 13-22, directed by Lora Adams; music directed by Ron May. Prepare to sing a Christmas song a cappella. Rehearsals are 10 a.m. to 1p,m. on the Saturdays of June 22, July 13, August 3, August 17, September 7, September 28, October 19, and November 9 before beginning in full; minor conflicts will be accommodated. The Black Box Theatre (1623 Fifth Avenue, Moline IL). For information, call (563_284-2350. Saturday, May 4 (1 - 2:30 p.m.).
May 4 & 5: Charlotte's Web - Playcrafters Barn Theatre. Seeking adult and youth performers for Joseph Robinette's adaptation of E.B. White's classic children's book, running July 19 through 28, directed by Erika Seabloom. Be prepared to read from the script. Playcrafters Barn Theatre (4950 35th Avenue, Moline IL). For information, call (309)762-0330. Saturday, May 4 (2 - 4 p.m., youths only), Saturday, May 4 (4 - 6 p.m., adults only), Sunday, May 5 (2 - 4 p.m., adults only), Sunday, May 5 (4 - 6 p.m., youths only).
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.).
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.
Send information on forthcoming auditions and calls for entry to calendar@rcreader.com.
