Aug 13, 2023
Cincinnati Music Theatre is excited to announce Auditions for their Fall 2023 production of THE PROM.
Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, THE PROM expertly captures all the humor and heart of a classic musical comedy with a message that resonates with audiences now more than ever.
AUDITION DATES:
Sunday, June 18, 2023, 3:00- 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 6:00-10:00 p.m.
(Call backs will be held Wednesday, June 21 at 7:00 p.m.)
LOCATION:
Clifton United Methodist Church, 3416 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
AUDITIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT: Please reserve your audition time HERE . Please print and fill out the audition form prior to your audition. Walk-ins are welcome and will be seen in the next available slot.
PLEASE PREPARE & PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING FOR YOUR AUDITION:
– 16-32 bars of a Broadway-style song that showcases your vocal range.
– Sheet music in the proper key with cuts marked. An accompanist will be provided (no CD’s, tapes or a cappella numbers).
– Shoes and clothing appropriate for a dance audition.
– A memory of your high school prom experience.
– A copy of your resume and headshot.
– Proof of Covid – 19 Vaccination
PRODUCTION DATES:
THE PROM will be presented Friday, November 3, through Saturday, November 11, 2023 in the Jarson-Kaplan Theater at the Aronoff Cener for the Arts.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
Rehearsals will begin with a Company Meeting on Sunday, August 20. This will be followed by three weeks of vocal rehearsal on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Regular rehearsals will begin on Sunday, September 10 and will be held on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Vocal rehearsals will be held at Clifton United Methodist Church. Regular rehearsals will be held at Bassett Hound Sounds, 5633 Vine Street, Elmwood Place, Cincinnati OH 45216
Please visit our Upcoming Auditions page for additional show information and character breakdowns.
May 1, 2023
Come out and audition for our next Studio Series Show: Stayin’ Alive!
Break out those bell bottoms and platform shoes and get ready to boogie down through ten years of ground-breaking music! Come back to the 1970’s for a time that was groovy and far out. Featuring songs from Karen Carpenter, Elton John, ABBA and the Bee Gees. The 8 Track Generation is alive again. So whether you’re a brother or whether you’re a mother, you’ll love Stayin’ Alive!
Director and Choreographer: David Radtke
Music Director: Alan Masters
Producers: Amanda Emmons Shumate & Aubrey E. Wilson
This production staff is committed to bringing together a diverse group of people who are ready to get groovy! We encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, body types, and ages, to submit an audition. We hope to unite a diverse group of people looking to enhance the arts in our community through the love of music!
Auditions
Saturday, April 22nd from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 23rd from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Callbacks
Tuesday, April 25th at 7:00 p.m. (if needed)
Location
Clifton United Methodist Church 3416 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Performances
September 8, 2023 – September 16, 2023 Fifth Third Bank Theatre, Aronoff Center
Audition Requirements
Auditions will be held individually. Those interested are encouraged to secure your audition time slot to avoid long wait times.
Walk-ins are welcomed, but will be assigned to the first available audition slot.
You will need to present two contrasting song selections. Please prepare 16-32 bars of one (1) ballad and (1) uptempo song from the 70’s that best highlight your vocal abilities. Consider songs that you think may be a good fit for our production as we will be basing our show song selections off of our cast’s talents and preferences. You may also be asked to do some vocalizing with the music director. Your sheet music should be in the proper key with cuts clearly marked.
An accompanist will be provided (no recordings or a cappella numbers).
While this is considered a “vocal” production, there will be some choreographed elements in the show. You may be asked about your dance experience.
Headshots and resumes are encouraged, but not required.
Please bring your personal calendar for July – September. You will be asked to complete a conflict form to share your rehearsal availability.
We are committed to the safety of all members of this production. Please bring proof of your COVID-19 Vaccination. We do require that the cast, crew, and production team be fully vaccinated.
May 1, 2023
CMT IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE CAST OF MUSICALS SHE WROTE: CELEBRATING WOMEN SONGWRITERS
Musical Theatre songwriting has always been a boys’ club. But women have been writing musicals—a lot of them—since the 19th century! This revue will trace the history of women writing music or lyrics from the early days of operetta and musical comedy through the Golden Age, the Post-Golden Age, and today. From early songs you might not know were written by a woman—“Ah Sweet Mystery of Life” and “Hey Big Spender”—to the feminist anthems in A…My Name is Alice and I’m Getting My Act Together and Taking it on the Road up to the last decade’s explosion of women writing musicals from the serious to the ridiculous.
Directed by Joe Stollenwerk
Music Direction by Joel Kurzynski
Produced by Megan Williams and Eric Bardes
Choreography by JV Katz
SHOW DATES:
June 23-34, June 30-July 1: 7:30 PM
June 24, July 1: 4:00 PM
Fifth Third Bank Theater at The Aronoff Center for the Performing Arts
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