Center Stage Jackson Auditions for Cabaret

Cabernet Cabaret

A Broadway Revue Dinner
at the Sandhill Crane Vineyards

Jackson, MI - January 29, 2018

Center Stage Jackson is seeking singers for its 2018 Cabaret, titled Cabernet Cabaret and directed by Kelly Fandrey with accompaniment by Jon YuhaszPratt. Performances will take place April 20, 21, & 22, 2018 at the Sandhill Crane Vineyards (4724 Walz Rd. Jackson, MI 49201). This event will include a Broadway revue and three course meal.

Auditions will be held Monday February 26, 2018 and Tuesday February 27, 2018 at Jackson's First Presbyterian Church (743 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201). Auditions are drop-by style between 7:00pm and 9:00pm. This audition calls for singers age eighteen and older.

Auditioning singers should prepare two 16-bar cuts: One up-tempo and one ballad. These selections do not need to be Broadway tunes or songs intended for production, as the director would like to hear songs that showcase each singer's voice. The director may test for range.

An accompanist will be provided for those bringing sheet music. Alternatively, auditioning singers may bring a background track on CD or a device (a speaker with appropriate auxiliary cords will be provided).

Rehearsals will be held by appointment with the director and accompanist starting the week of March 12, 2018 until the week of production. This is a great opportunity for those that need a flexible schedule for rehearsal.

Contact: Kelly Fandrey at kellyfandrey@gmail.com or (517) 539-4118.

 

Upcoming Center Stage Jackson Events

Click the title of each event to get info such as times, locations, and more!

Old Time Radio Dramas - LIVE!
January 27, 2018
Carnegie Library

10th Annual Youth Singing Competition
January 27, 2018
Northwest High School

The Odd Couple - Female Version
February 16-18, February 23-25, & March 2-4, 2018
Dinner Theatre at the Sandhill Crane Vineyards

HONK! Jr.
March 23, 24, 25, 2018
Youth Theater Musical at the Middle School at Parkside

NEW!   Dinner Cabaret   NEW!
April 20, 21, 22, 2018
Live music, dinner, and wine at the Sandhill Crane Vineyards!

The Drowsy Chaperone
June 8-10 & June 15-17, 2017
Main Stage Musical at Jackson College's Potter Center

Croswell offers Tap Classes

Saturday morning tap classes offered at the Croswell
Dancer and choreographer Herb Wiley will offer tap dance classes on Saturday mornings at the Croswell Opera House beginning Jan. 20.

A class for beginners will take place from 10 to 10:45 a.m., and a class for experienced dancers will take place from 11 to 11:45 a.m. At least 10 sessions will be held, through March 24, but people do not have to attend every session.

The classes are intended for adults and for children ages 10 and up.

“When we renovated the Croswell last year and added new spaces, one of the things we wanted to do was start offering more educational opportunities,” said Jere Righter, the Croswell’s artistic director. “A lot of places in Adrian offer dance lessons for kids, but there aren’t many opportunities that include adults, so that’s a niche we thought we could fill. Herb is a great teacher, and I think everybody who comes to the class will have a lot of fun.”

Participants are asked to bring hard-soled shoes. Those who have tap shoes should bring them, but it is not required. Registration is not necessary. A donation of $10 per session is suggested.

For more information, call the Croswell at 517-264-7469.

If you go

• What: Tap classes with Herb Wiley
• When: 10 a.m. Saturdays for beginners and 11 a.m. Saturdays for dancers with experience
• Where: Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian.
• Cost: $10 suggested donation per session
• More info: croswell.org.

Croswell Announces Auditions for STELLALUNA & OTHER TALES

Auditions for Stellaluna & Other Tales, a children's musical based on the popular book series by Janell Cannon, will take place in January. The show will run from March 23-31, and includes a few daytime performanes during the week. It is directed by Emily Gfford. Audition dates and times: Saturday, January 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, January 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian, MI 49221

About the show

Synopsis: This is a show for young audiences and runs approximately one hour. It is based on a series of children's books by Jannel Cannon that includes   Stellaluna, Verdi, and Pinduli. This play has roles for: 7 adults. To audition: Please prepare a 16- to 32-bar vocal selection and bring sheet music for the accompanist. No CD's, please.  Although this is not a dance-heavy show, we will do some movement exercises, so please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. For more information, email John MacNaughton at jmacnaughton@croswell.org or call 517-263-6868.

Learn more about auditions

The Croswell | 129 E. Maumee St. | Adrian, MI 49221

CENTER STAGE YOUTH THEATRE AUDITIONS 2018

Auditions for Youth Theater Musical...

Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother's protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out being different is not a bad thing to be.

Artistic Director Melissa McElhone Music Director Sarah Baldwin Choreographer Aimie Smith Auditions Tuesday January 16, 2018 promptly starting at 4:30pm Thursday January 18, 2018 promptly starting at 4:30pm (Actors need only attend one audition day) Audition Location Jackson’s First Presbyterian Church 743 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201. Please park in the rear of the church and enter the southwest door, which will be marked. What to Expect at Auditions No preparation necessary! Newbies welcome and encouraged to attend! Youth will do a short vocal and dance auditions as well as read from the script with other youth. Age Range This production is for youth in Jackson County that are in 3rd through 9th grade (no exceptions). Rehearsals Read-through & Mandatory Parent Meeting will be held Monday January 22, 2018 at 4:30pm. Regular rehearsals will be Monday-Thursday 4:30pm-6:00pm starting Tuesday January 23, 2018 at Jackson's First Presbyterian Church, 743 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201. Rehearsals will move to the Middle School at Parkside's Auditorium in March 2017, date TBA. Performances March 17, 18, & 19, 2017 Friday and Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 2pm at The Middle School at Parkside's Kiesel Auditorium

Character List   Ugly: The ugly ducking and the main character of HONK! JR. Innocent, easily confused and very impressionable, Ugly doesn't understand why it is wrong being different. Ducklings: Beaky, Fluff, Billy, Downy are Ugly's siblings - cute little kid types. They are among the "popular" ones in the duck yard who enjoy making Ugly feel left out. They sing as a group. Ida: Ugly's mom. Ida is extremely protective of her son and committed to his safety. She is sweet but feisty, and she knows how to handle her husband, Drake. Drake: Ida's husband. Drake is a sarcastic character. He is the stereotypical sitcom father - often shirking his parental duties. Maureen: A moorhen and Ida's best friend. A gossip. The Cat: The sly, cunning villain of the show. Greylag: A somewhat pompous goose and washed-up British military type, Greylag tends to over glorify his mundane activities (i.e. migrating South) to the level of military operation status. Dot: A motherly type, she is genuinely concerned with helping Ugly find his mother. Barnacles Snowy, & Pinkfoot: The geese in Greylag's "squad." The Bullfrog: A laidback, self confident frog.Optimistic and funny. Penny: The young, beautiful swan that Ugly saves. Father Swan, Mother Swan, & Berwick: Penny's family. Grace: The most distinguished duck on the lake, the queen of the duck yard and a bit haughty. The Turkey: The headmaster of the ducklings' school, and a bit snobbish. Henrietta: A hen and another of Maureen's friends, a gossip. Jay Bird/Maggie Pie: An investigative reporter. A very "in your face" bird, all she/he cares about is getting a good story. The Farmer, Boy, and Girl: The only humans in the show. Ensemble: The remaining actors play a number of different roles. Throughout the action of the play they take on roles as barn yard animals, geese, children at play, froglets, and part of the Blizzard scene.

Contact
Youth Theater Chair Doug Meyers at drmeyers14@sbcglobal.net or 517-539-4118.

Special Offer for Center Stage Jackson Participants

Special Dance Class Offer from
Intelligent Exercise Jackson!

Michelle and Kevin Deer of Intelligent Exercise Jackson visited our December board meeting to talk about a special offer for Center Stage Jackson participants. If you are interested in auditioning for The Drowsy Chaperone in March, these classes will help with your dance skills! This is a special offer and a great deal that we hope you’ll take advantage of!

Who & Where
Intelligent Exercise Jackson
225 & 227 N. West Ave.
Jackson, MI 49201

What
Introduction to Dance and Stage Presence for Musical Theatre
The classes will cover the basics of Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and the ever-important Stage Presence to make for better auditions and give yourself a leg up!

When
These classes will run four weeks long each Friday in January and February. Classes for youth ages 15 and under will start at 5:30pm. Classes for teens and adults age 16+ will start at 6:30pm.

Special Pricing
These classes are only $36 for the entire four week series!

How to Sign Up
Head over to iejackson.com to sign up today!

Contact
Michelle Deer at Intelligent Exercise Jackson
517-962-9389
www.iejackson.com

Auditions for Croswell

Announcing auditions for The Big Meal

Auditions for The Big Meal, a play by Dan LeFranc, will take place in January. The show will run from February 23 to March 4, and is directed by Eric Parker. Audition dates and times: Saturday, January 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, January 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Location: Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian, MI 49221

About the show

Synopsis: In a suburban restaurant, eight actors present the life-changing moments from five generations of a modern American family. From their most intimate joys to their most public sorrows, this family’s long history is revealed through a time-bending odyssey of birth, death, divorce, and dinner. This play has roles for: 6 adults (3 men and 3 women); 2 children (1 boy and one girl, roughly 10 to 13 years old). To audition: All auditioners will be asked to do a cold read from the script. You do not need to prepare a monologue or any other materials. This is not a musical, so no vocal selection is required. There is also no dance. For more information, email John MacNaughton at jmacnaughton@croswell.org or call 517-263-6868.

More information

New York Times review of The Big Meal at Playwrights Horizons: "Snappy overlapping dialogue that captures the tumultuous, sometimes subtly antagonistic tenor of family gatherings." Variety review: "Smart theatricality, plenty of amusing, overlapping, rapid-fire dialogue, and a well-attuned sense of contemporary family dynamics in an age where families are more likely to eat out than eat in."

Learn more about auditions

The Croswell | 129 E. Maumee St. | Adrian, MI 49221 517-264-7469 | www.croswell.org

CENTER STAGE JACKSON ANNOUNCES YOUTH SINGING COMPETITION 2018

Registration is now open for Center Stage Jackson's 10th Annual Youth Singing Competition, to be held at 7:00pm on Saturday January 27, 2018 at Northwest High School's Cafetorium (6900 Rives Junction Rd. Jackson, MI 49201).

This competition is open to youth in Jackson County or attending a Jackson County school that are in 12th grade or younger. Competitors will be divided into three categories: Child (age twelve and under), Teen (age thirteen through 12th grade), and Group/Ensemble (two or more singers). Registration is $25 per act (soloist or group/ensemble).

The registration deadline for competitors is Saturday January 20, 2018 at midnight. Registration must be completed online at www.CenterStageJackson.org. There is a limit of twenty acts, after which point registration will close.

Judges include Ann Holt, Jackie Livesay, Stephen Murphy, as well as Home.fm honorary judges. Competitors will be judged on criteria including tonal quality, breath, musical elements, and presentation.

Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category. The amount of the cash prizes will be determined by the amount of registration fees collected.

The winners of the Child and Teen categories will also get to co-host Mornings@Home on 106.9 Home.fm for a day!

An accompanist will be provided, or competitors have the option to either bring their own accompanist, or provide a CD with their background track.

Spectator tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased at the door with cash, credit, or debit only, starting at 6:30pm on the night of the competition.

Special thanks to 2017-18 Official Media Sponsor, Home.fm!

Contact: Becky Onnen, Competition Director at mooleeboo@gmail.com or 517-945-8821.

CROSWELL AUDITION

Audition Notice: The Family Digs

Auditions for The Family Digs, a new play that will be staged the weekends of October 13-15 and October 20-22, will take place August 19 and 21. The play is written by Terry Hissong and directed by Doug Miller. Audition dates and times: Saturday, August 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, August 21, from 6-8 p.m. Location: Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian, MI 49221. Roles: The play has five characters: one adult man, approximately between the ages of 50 and 70, and four young adults in their 20s or 30s, three female and one male. Details: This is not a musical, so you do not have to prepare a vocal selection. Auditioners will read from the script. You may get a copy of the script from the Croswell office if you like; however, cold reads are perfectly okay. For more information, contact John MacNaughton at 517-263-6868 or jmacnaughton@croswell.org. For a brief description of the play, click here.

More info

The Croswell | 129 E. Maumee St. | Adrian, MI 49221
517-264-7469 | www.croswell.org

Croswell's 2017 Summer Camps (Adrian, MI)

Registration is now open for summer theater camps at the Croswell!  We are offering three camps again this year, all running from July 17-29: Performance Camp -- for ages 9-16, plus 8-year-olds who have participated in the Croswell camp before. These students will stage the musical Honk, Jr. Junior Performance Camp -- for ages 6-8. These students will perform musical selections before the production of Honk, Jr. Tech camp -- for ages 13-17. This camp will cover the technical aspects involved in producing a live show, including scenery, lights and costumes. Click Here for more information.

Click here for more information!

YESTERDAY ONCE MORE

 Michigan Theatre, Jackson, MI
A musical celebration of The Carpenters

Featuring critically acclaimed vocalist Helen Welch

on Friday, June 9 at 8PM

Doors open at 7:30 PM

Tickets are $28

Get Your Tickets Here!

AUDITIONS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS

Center Stage Jackson Auditions for SHREK

Announcing Auditions for
Shrek the Musical

Monday March 27 & Tuesday March 28

Jackson, MI - March 2, 2017

Center Stage Jackson is excited to announce auditions for its Main Stage production of Shrek the Musical, directed by Bruce W. Crews with music direction by Michael Mason and choreography by Samantha Baldwin (Original Production Directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford).

Auditions will be held on two dates: Monday March 27th and Tuesday March 28th, both from 6:30pm-9:00pm at Jackson's First Presbyterian Church, 743 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson, Michigan 49201. Parking and entrance are located at the rear of the church and will be clearly marked. Actors need only attend one audition, and are free to drop by any time within the audition window.
 

"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek.

Performances of Shrek the Musical will be held at Jackson College's Potter Center in the Baughman Theatre, 2111 Emmons Rd. Jackson, MI 49202. Friday and Saturday performances will begin at 7:30pm, with Sunday matinees beginning at 3:00pm

This is a Main Stage production that will include adults and children, ages seven and older.

Actors should prepare approximately one minute of music to sing, and bring either sheet music for an accompanist or a background track (an accompanist as well as a CD player with aux cord will be provided). Actors should also bring their calendar of obligations for April 10 through June 18, and wear comfortable clothing. Auditions will include the one minute vocal audition, cold readings from the script with other actors, and learning a short choreography routine.

Rehearsals will begin Monday April 10 and run Monday through Thursday from 6:00pm until 9:00pm. Not all actors will be called to every rehearsal.

Shrek the Musical
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, Music by Jeanine Tesori, Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions. Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig. Shrek the Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com.

Contact: Artistic Director Bruce W. Crews at bcrews@co.jackson.mi.us or (517) 539-4118.

Auditions for Croswell Opera House in Adrian, MI

Auditions are right around the corner! 

Open auditions for the first four musicals in our 2017 season -- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, In the Heights, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Beauty and the Beast -- will take place on:

• Saturday, March 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Sunday, March 12 from 3-6 p.m.
• Sunday, March 19 from 3-6 p.m.

Auditions will be at Encore Dance Studio, 124 E. Maumee St. (across the street from the Croswell). For details, including a list of parts, go to croswell.org/auditions.

Purple Rose Auditions 2017/2018

Actors Invited to Audition for The Purple Rose Theatre’s 2017/2018 Season

Auditions will be held on April 3 and 4

CHELSEA, Mich. (March 6, 2017) — The Purple Rose Theatre Company will hold auditions for its 2017 / 2018 season on Monday, April 3 and Tuesday, April 4 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. Audition appointments are required and can be made beginning Monday, March 13 by calling the PRTC Administration Office at 734.433.7782. Office hours are Mondays through Fridays from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Equity and non-Equity actors ages 18 and over are encouraged to audition.

Actors will be asked to perform a one-minute contemporary comedic monologue and should bring a current headshot and resume to the audition. Callbacks for specific roles will be held at a later date and those candidates will be notified by phone.  Auditions will be held at The Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea, Michigan.

Actors unable to attend general auditions may submit a current headshot and resume to the attention of Guy Sanville, Artistic Director, The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park Street, Chelsea, Michigan 48118.

The tentative 2017 / 2018 season includes "God of Carnage" by Yasmina Reza; "Flint," a world premiere by Jeff Daniels; "Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Elusive Ear," a world premiere by David MacGregor; and "Willow Run,” a world premiere by Jeff Duncan. The Purple Rose Theatre Company operates under an SPT Tier 6 contract with Actors’ Equity Association and employs both Equity and non-Equity actors. The current Equity salary is $430 per week.

About the Purple Rose Theatre Company

Founded in 1991 by actor, playwright, musician and Chelsea native Jeff Daniels, the Purple Rose Theatre Company is a creative home for original American plays. In the 168-seat theatre 2 patrons experience an intimate encounter with live theatre. The PRTC also provides an apprenticeship program, performance classes, readings, lectures and tours. It commissions new work from established and early-career playwrights. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit professional theatre, the PRTC operates under a Small Professional Theatre agreement with the Actors’ Equity Association.

For more information contact Katie Hubbard, PRTC Managing Director, (734) 433-7782,

khubbard@purplerosetheatre.org.

Auditions At-A-Glance

Person with casting authority: Guy Sanville

Name of company:                  The Purple Rose Theatre Company

Production:                              General Auditions for the 2017 / 2018 season

Time:                                       Monday, April 3 from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

                                                Tuesday, April 4 from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Place:                                      The Purple Rose Theatre Company

                                                137 Park Street, Chelsea, MI 48118

Appointments:                         (734) 433-7782

                                                Mondays - Fridays from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

                                                Beginning Monday, March 13, 2017 at 10:00 AM

Season Info:                            “God of Carnage” by Yasmina Reza

                                                “Flint,” a world premiere by Jeff Daniels

                                                "Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Elusive Ear," a world premiere by David MacGregor

     "Willow Run,” a world premiere by Jeff Duncan

Preparation:                             1 one-minute comedic monologue

                                                 Please bring one current headshot and resume

Eligible actors:                         Male actors 18+ years of age

                   Female actors 18+ years of age

     Both Equity and non-Equity actors are welcome.

Callbacks:      Actors will be informed by phone if they are invited to

       callbacks after their audition and prior to the day of

     callbacks.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Yes

Contract / Salary:     Actors’ Equity Association SPT Tier 6 / $430 per week for

    AEA contracts

What's going on with Center Stage Jackson?

Auditions for
Daring Greatly: A Cabaret About Taking Risks

February 20th & 22nd

Cabaret Theme Taking risks! This theme is open to personal interpretation! What songs resonate strongly with you when you think about taking risks?

Auditions Monday February 20th or Wednesday February 22nd 7:00pm-9:00pm (drop by when you can!) at Jackson's First Presbyterian Church 743 Michigan Ave, Jackson MI 49202 Director Jared Bugbee You may remember Jared as Tulsa in Gypsy (2015) or the Russian Soloist in Fiddler on the Roof (2016). What to Prepare Please prepare a 16-32 bar cut of a song or songs that fit the theme and an explanation as to how it fits the theme of taking risks. Bring either sheet music or a background music track on CD/phone/mp3 player. An accompanist, CD player, and aux cord for devices will be available for use. Additional Info Duets and groups are encouraged! All ages are welcome to audition. Performances April 7th & 8th, 2017 7:30pm Jackson Symphony Orchestra's Weatherwax Hall 215 W. Michigan Ave, Jackson MI 49202 Contact Director Jared Bugbee at 217-714-1367.

And Then There Were None February 17-19, 24-26, & March 3-5, 2017 Dinner Theatre at the Sandhill Crane Vineyards If the Shoe Fits February 11, 2017 Free Staged Reading Jackson School of the Arts' Ensemble Theatre at Art 634 Auditions: Daring Greatly Cabaret February 20 & 22, 2017 Jackson's First Presbyterian Church   A Pirate's Life for Me! March 17, 18, 19, 2017 Youth Theater Musical at the Middle School at Parkside Auditions: Shrek the Musical March 2017, To Be Announced Soon!   Daring Greatly: A Cabaret About Taking Risks April 7 & 8, 2017 The Jackson Symphony Orchestra's Weatherwax Hall   Shrek the Musical June 9-11 & 16-18, 2017 The Potter Center at Jackson College Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony August 15, 2017 The Jackson Symphony Orchestra's Weatherwax Hall

Mission

The purpose of this organization is to cultivate, advance, and promote the appreciation of dramatic arts with the community by presenting amateur theatrical productions. The organization will make educational opportunities available for its members while serving the community in artistic expressions.