Ocean State Theatre Co. announces adult auditions

Posted 4/24/14

Ocean State Theatre Company announces open equity and non-equity adult auditions for its 2014 summer productions of “Always … Patsy Cline” and “Guys and Dolls” on Monday, April 28 and …

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Ocean State Theatre Co. announces adult auditions

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Ocean State Theatre Company announces open equity and non-equity adult auditions for its 2014 summer productions of “Always … Patsy Cline” and “Guys and Dolls” on Monday, April 28 and Tuesday, April 29. Local talent is strongly encouraged to audition. Performers must be available for the following rehearsal and performance dates:

“Always … Patsy Cline”

Daytime rehearsals May 20 through May 31; day and evening rehearsals/performances June 1 through June 22

(The roles of Patsy and Louise have already been cast. Looking for understudy and replacement only. Note: There is no ensemble for this show.)

“Guys and Dolls”

Daytime rehearsals June 24 through July 5; day and evening rehearsals/performances July 6 through July 27

(Note: All roles require very strong singers and actors. Ensemble must be very strong singers and dancers. Several smaller roles will be cast from the ensemble.)

The schedule for Monday, April 28 will be as follows:

12 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.: Singing/acting auditions

7 p.m. – Men’s dancing auditions begin

8 p.m. – Women’s dancing auditions begin

The schedule for Tuesday, April 29 will be as follows:

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. – Singing/acting auditions

5 p.m. – Men’s dancing auditions begin

6 p.m. – Women’s dancing auditions begin

Auditions will be held at Ocean State Theatre, located at 1245 Jefferson Boulevard in Warwick. Those auditioning should enter through the main lobby doors and bring their headshot or a recent photo and resume (if available) stapled together (back to back).

Singing/acting auditions: Please prepare two brief songs (one up-tempo and one ballad). Note that there may be time to perform one selection only. Bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided but will not transpose. No a cappella, tape recorders or CD players accepted. Some may be asked to stay for the dance call. Bring appropriate dancewear, including character shoes (if you have them).

Dancing auditions: Please be warmed up and ready to dance when the call begins. Wear appropriate dancewear and have character shoes. Some may be asked to stay and sing after all have danced. Please prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre song. Bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided but will not transpose. No a cappella, tape recorders or CD players accepted.

No appointments will be given to non-union actors. No appointment needed for dance audition.

Members of Actors’ Equity only may email Robert.Miller@ostcri.org beginning April 20 to schedule a singing/acting appointment. Equity members without appointments will be seen throughout each audition day, as time permits. Doors open Monday at 11 a.m. and Tuesday at 9 a.m.

NOTE: These auditions are for adults only (18 years and older).

There are no NYC auditions scheduled at this time. Additional information, character breakdowns and directions are available at www.OceanStateTheatre.org.

The theatre is required to hire a minimum of two members of Actors’ Equity Association for “Always … Patsy Cline” and five members, with at least two chorus contracts, for “Guys and Dolls.”

All ethnic minorities are strongly encouraged to attend this audition.

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