Updated: Wednesday, February 18
AUDITIONS
February 20 & 22: West Side Story and Frozen - The Spotlight Theatre. Seeking performers for the legendary Bernstein/Sondheim musical adapted from Romeo & Juliet (running June 12 - 21) and the stage version of Disney's Oscar-winning animated musical (running August 7 - 16). Be prepared to sing, dance, and read from the scripts. The Spotlight Theatre (1800 Seventh Avenue, Moline IL). For information, call (309)912-7647. Friday, February 20 (6 - 8 p.m.), Sunday, February 22 (noon - 2 p.m.).
February 21, 22, & 28: 1776 - Quad City Music Guild. Seeking performers for the Tony-winning musical that follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they strive for national independence, running June 12-21, directed by Kathryn Weber. Prepare to sing 32-48 bars of a song that shows off your acting, vocal, and comedic abilities. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist, no recorded music or acapella singing will be allowed. We will teach a short movement/dance in the audition; we may ask you to read from the script. March 1 callbacks if needed. Prospect Park Auditorium (1584 34th Avenue, Moline IL). For information, call (309)762-6610. Saturday, February 21 (10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.), Sunday, February 22 (1:45 - 3:15 p.m.), Saturday, February 28 (3 - 5 p.m.).
February 21, 22, & 28: The SpongeBob Musical - Quad City Music Guild. Seking performers for the Tony-nominated comedy based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, running July 10-19, directed by Anthony Greer. Prepare 16-32 bars, roughly 45-60 seconds of a song that best suits their voice and desired role(s); songs from the show are welcome, but not necessary. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist, no recorded music or acapella singing will be allowed. If no music is prepared for auditions and/or no sheet music is provided for the accompanist, auditioners will be asked to perform a provided excerpt from "The Star Spangled Banner." March 1 callbacks if needed. Prospect Park Auditorium (1584 34th Avenue, Moline IL). For information, call (309)762-6610. Saturday, February 21 (3 - 5:15 p.m.), Sunday, February 22 (noon - 1:30 p.m.), Saturday, February 28 (12:30 - 2:45 p.m.).
February 21, 22, & 28: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Quad City Music Guild. Seeking performers for the Tony-winning musical comedy about the grade-school bee, with audience participation, running August 7-16, directed by Mike Turczynski. Prepare 16-32 bars, roughly 45-60 seconds of a song that best suits their voice and desired role(s); songs from the show are welcome, but not necessary. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist, no recorded music or acapella singing will be allowed. If no music is prepared for auditions and/or no sheet music is provided for the accompanist, auditioners will be asked to perform a provided excerpt from "The Star Spangled Banner." March 1 callbacks if needed. Prospect Park Auditorium (1584 34th Avenue, Moline IL). For information, call (309)762-6610. Saturday, February 21 (12:30 - 2:45 p.m.), Sunday, February 22 (3:30 - 5 p.m.), Saturday, February 28 (10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.).
Saturday, March 14: Puffs - The Black Box Theatre. Seeking performers for the Matt Cox adventure comedy certainly not based on a certain J.K. Rowling fantasy series; directed by Kailey Ackermann, running August 7-15. Prepare a comedic monologue no longer than two minutes; be prepared to read from the script. C; characters: Wayne Hopkins(18 - 35) (male), Oliver Rivers (18-35) (male), Megan Jones (18 - 35) (female), Narrator (any age) (either) , Ernie Mac (18-40) (male), Hannah (18-40) (female), J. Finch Fletchley (18-40) (male), Leanne (18-40) (female), Sally Perks (18-40) (female), Susie Bones (18-40) (female), Cedric (18-40) (male). Characters also play other roles. The Black Box Theatre (1623 Fifth Avenue, Moline IL). For information, call (563)284-2350. Saturday, March 14 (10 a.m. - noon).
Saturday, March 14: The Minutes - The Black Box Theatre. Seeking performers of a wide age range for Tracy Letts' Tony-nominated dark comedy about a very odd community meeting; directed by Jeremy Mahr, running November 13-22; prepare two memorized pieces (monologue, spoken word, or formal story), one dramatic and one comic, and each under 2 minutes long. Auditions are by appointment; walk-ins are welcome, but will have to wait until an open slot is available. Characters: Mayor Superba (male), Mr. Peel (male), Ms. Johnson (female), Mr. Blake (male), Mr. Breeding (male), Mr. Carp (male), Ms. Innes (female), Mr. Oldfield (male), Mr. Hanratty (male). The Black Box Theatre (1623 Fifth Avenue, Moline IL). For information, call (563)284-2350. Saturday, March 14 (noon - 4 p.m. by appointment: sign up here).
Saturday, March 14: Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk - The Black Box Theatre. Seeking performers for Catherine Bush's stage adventure about first woman to solo-hike the newly formed Appalachian Trail; directed by Lora Adams, running July 10-18. Be prepared to read from the script. Characters: Emma (60s) and one male who plays all the men in Emma’s life (40-60s). The Black Box Theatre (1623 Fifth Avenue, Moline IL). For information, call (563)284-2350. Saturday, March 14 (4 - 6 p.m.).
Saturday, March 14: The Long Christmas Dinner - The Black Box Theatre. Seeking performers in their 20s-70s for Thornton Wilder's dramatic one-act covering a 90-year span of family get-togethers; directed by Lora Adams, running December 4-19. Be prepared to read from the script. Characters: Mother Bayard (matriarch), Roderick Bayard: (her son), Lucia (wife), Uncle Branden, Charles, Genevieve, Leonora, Sam, Roderick II, Lucia II, Cousin Ermendarde. The Black Box Theatre (1623 Fifth Avenue, Moline IL). For information, call (563)284-2350. Saturday, March 14 (4 - 6 p.m.).
Sunday, March 15: The Shark Is Broken - The Black Box Theatre. Seeking performers for the Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon comedy about the making of Jaws; directed by Jeremy Littlejohn, running June 12 - 27. Prepare a comedic monologue no longer than two minutes and be prepared to read from the script. Characters: Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw. The Black Box Theatre (1623 Fifth Avenue, Moline IL). For information, call (563)284-2350. Sunday, March 15 (noon - 2 p.m.).
Sunday, March 15: Come from Away - The Black Box Theatre. Seeking performers for the Tony-winning musical about the small town in Newfoundland that housed thousands of airline passengers in the wake of 9/11; directed by Lora Adams, music directed by Amy Trimble, running August 28-September 12. Prepare up to 32 measures of a song in the style of or from the show, and be prepared to read from the script. Characters: Diane (50-60s, Soprano), Hannah (40s-60s Contemporary Soprano with pop belt to E), Janice (20s Contemporary Soprano with pop belt to E), Beulah (40s to 60s Mezzo belt up to B), Bonnie (30s -40s Mezzo with belt to B), Beverly (40s -50s strong belt mezzo up to C sharp), Oz (30s -50s contemporary tenor to G), Kevin T (30s-40s Contemporary tenor to G), Kevin J (30s-40s Tenor or Baritenor), Bob (20s – 40s Baritone), Claude (40s-60s Natural Baritone to high G), Nick (50s-60s Baritone or Baritenor easy E). The Black Box Theatre (1623 Fifth Avenue, Moline IL). For information, call (563)284-2350. Sunday, March 15 (2 - 5 p.m.).
June 18: The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition - Ohnward Fine Arts Center. Seeking student actors from ages eight (or going into 2nd grade) to 18 for the classic based on L. Frank Baum's book, running July 25 and 26, directed by Richard Hall. 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. Ohnward Fine Arts Center (1215 East Platt Street, Maquoketa IA). For information, call (563)652-9815 or e-mail Director@ohnwardfineartscenter.com. Thursday, June 18 (10 a.m. & 1 p.m.).
Send information on forthcoming auditions and calls for entry to calendar@rcreader.com.
