Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Auditions for Musicals

Spokane Civic Theatre: West Side Story In Concert Fundraiser
Monday, July 26 at 6:30 P.M. at Civic's Main Stage, 1020 N Howard Street.
Director Yvonne A.K. Johnson is looking for 12-15 men and 12-15 women (appearing ages 16+) for a two-night special concert production on Oct. 29 & 30. (The role of Maria will be played by Andrea Dawson and the role of Tony by Michael Muzatko. All other roles will be filled by audition.)
Audition packets are available at the box office, open Monday through Friday from 10 to 5:30 P.M.
Participants will be expected to perform the following:
Men - #2 "Jet Song," #8 "Cool"
Women - #7 "America," #13D "Somewhere," #12 "I Feel Pretty"
Spokane Civic Theatre: BUDDY: The Buddy Holly Story
Monday, August 2 at 6:30 P.M. and Tuesday, August 3 at 6:30 P.M. at Civic's Main Stage, 1020 N Howard Street
Director Yvonne A.K. Johnson is looking for 10 men (appearing to be ages 18 - 50)
8 - 10 women (appearing to be ages 18 - 50)
Some required to play a musical instrument. People of color are strongly encouraged to audition. Ability to play a musical instrument is required for some roles and helpful for most. Some musicians/roles will be cast in advance based upon the complexity of the talent combination.
Participants will be expected to perform a verse and a chorus from a contemporary musical or a 1950s rock 'n' roll song in addition to cold readings from the script. Bring your own music. An accompanist will be provided. Dress for freedom of movement.
Performances September 24 to October 24, 2010)

Lake City Playhouse: Evita
August 2, 3, 4 6:30 p.m. at Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E Garden Ave in Coeur d'Alene.
Director Abbey Crawford and music director Carolyn Jess are looking to cast these roles:
Magaldi - sleazy, to look late 30's early 40s
Peron - dignified, to look mid 40s-mid 50s
Che - rebel, politico, to look 18-25
Eva - self assured, smart, striking, to play ages 16-32
The Mistress - to appear as a teen
12 to 16 member Chorus/Ensemble - various roles
Children may audition for the Act 2 Children Chorus
Be prepared to sing a 1 minute song that is NOT a selection from the production. No CD's and No A Cappella allowed - Must provide your own sheet music. Wear appropriate clothing for dance and movement.
Production dates: Sep 17-Oct 10

Spokane Childrens Theatre: How I Became a Pirate!
Auditions Aug 22 at 4pm, Aug 23 at 6pm, St. Aloysius School, 611 East Mission Avenue.
Director Buddy Todd is looking for four teen to adult men and one teen to adult woman to play pirates. He is also seeking one 8-12 year old boy (or girl to play a boy).
Bring sheet music for a one minute song from any show and dress comfortably for movement auditions. Auditioners should check out the hilarious picture book by Melinda Long with illustrations by Spokane’s own David Shannon for inspiration!
Show Dates: Oct 9-24.

Liberty Lake Community Theatre: Burgertown
Auditions Aug 26 at 6:30p, Aug 28 at 3p, at 1421 Meadowwood Lane, Suite 130 in Liberty Lake. Director Jennifer Ophardt wants a cast of nine with parts open to persons age 15 and older.
Performances are slated for December.

Spokane Civic Theatre: White Christmas
Monday, September 13 (children 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. only) (adults 7:30 - 9:30 P.M.)
Tuesday, September 14 (adults only 6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
at the Spokane Civic Theatre - Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre, 1020 N Howard Street
(Dean Street entrance)
Director Troy Nickerson is looking for:
12 - 15 men (appearing to be ages 18 -65)
12 women (appearing to be ages 18 - 65)
2 girls (ages 9 - 12)
2 boys (ages 9 - 12)
Participants will be expected to perform a verse and a chorus from a classic musical in addition to cold readings from the script. Bring your own sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Dress for freedom of movement.
Show runs November 19 - December 19

Spokane Civic Theatre Studio: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Sunday, December 5 at 6:30 P.M., Monday, December 6 at 6:30 P.M.
at the Spokane Civic Theatre - Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre, 1020 N Howard Street
(Dean Street entrance)
Director Kathie Doyle-Lipe is looking for:
4 women (appearing to be between ages 20-50)
5 men (appearing to be between ages 20-50)
Participants will be expected to perform a verse and a chorus from a contemporary musical. Bring your own sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Dress for freedom of movement.
Performances January 28 - February 20

Monday, July 19, 2010

Been a while...

Sorry about the delay in getting up playlists and audio. First I had a computer meltdown, then a few weeks later my dad unexpectedly passed away. I can honestly say he was Matinee's biggest fan. If he wasn't in Spokane to hear it live, he would tune in via the internet. I didn't know if anyone else actually wanted to hear it online so I had no extra push to get my shows up. I had the pleasure of bumping into one listener, Toni, who reminded me that yes, people do want to hear the Matinee other times than Wednesdays at 11! I have the added frustration of a full-time job now (wait - that's a frustration?!?!) so I don't have my afternoons to play with playlists and posts about the show. Anyway, thank you to those who sent condolences and support. There'll be some changes before too long - a new way to hear the Matinee, especially. Hang in there, I hear you!