Auditions – The Call Board

Callbacks for Once Upon a Mattress

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by f_page@plymouth.edu

Congratulations to all who auditioned! We are looking forward to seeing some of you at callbacks tomorrow from 4:00-5:30PM in the Recital Hall. Please note that if you are not called back that does not necessarily mean that you are not cast. Please look for the official cast list that will be posted within the next few days. Character Actors Being Called Back Prince Dauntless Teddy WilkinJackson PloofIan Manning Queen Aggravain Sorchae McMeelHaley SerafineLillian GrahamJoie LynchJoey Goldberg Princess Winnifred the Woebegone Joey GoldbergMeredith Hoole King Sextimus the Silent Colton SturgueMichael Aviles Bramer Lady Larken Meredith HooleJoie LynchOlivia ZottosHaley SerafineAlissa Cutting Minstrel Jackson PloofTeddy Wilkin Wizard Michael Aviles Bramer Sir Harry Teddy WilkinIan ManningCyrus Bowditch Important Note: Callback sides and cuts (materials) have been posted on the callboard in the lounge. Please reach out to Fran (f_page@plymouth.edu) if you would like digital copies of the sides and cuts. Thanks, Hannah, Fran, and Justin

AUDITIONS for the Plymouth State University Spring Semester Theatre Productions

Posted on November 11, 2023November 21, 2023 by Kizer

The Secret in the Wings, by Mary Zimmerman. STRAIGHT PLAYElizabeth Cheney Studio Theatre, February 29 – March 2, 2024.A frightening babysitter reads from a book of obscure fairy tales. Dark and mysterious stories come to life with humor and looming disaster. Once Upon A Mattress, by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer. MUSICAL.Hanaway Theatre, April 11 – 13, 2024.The classic musical with attitude. Princess Winnifred, ungainly and brash, competes for the hand of Prince Dauntless, who must marry a “true” princess before anyone else in the kingdom can marry. Tuesday Nov 28: Auditions for both shows 4pm-9:00pm. SIGN UP HERE Wednesday Nov. 29: Dance Call for Once Upon a Mattress from 6:30-8:00pm. Thursday Nov 30: Callbacks as needed from 3:30pm – 5:30pm. PREPARE AT LEAST TWO OF THE FOLLOWING: 1. Monologue: One selection not to exceed 1½ minutes. 2. A second monologue that contrasts with the first monologue, also not to exceed 1½ minutes. 3. Song: Choose an approximately 1-minute cut of a golden-age piece of your choosing that compliments the first monologue. Please note that the dance call and a song are required for everyone auditioning for Once Upon a Mattress. Questions, email Matt Kizer, Director of Theatre: mkizer@plymouth.edu

Theatre Arts Juries 2023

Posted on April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 by Kizer

All Theatre Majors! Please sign up for an end-of-year jury. Juries are short sessions where each major demonstrates some of the work or skills they have accumulated at this point in their time at PSU. We will give feedback and discuss progress and plans for each student as a part of these sessions. More information is available on the sign-up page here: https://plymouth.showportal.net/sheet/spring-2023-theatre-arts-jury-signups/

Little Women Auditions

Posted on November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 by Jessie Chapman

LITTLE WOMEN AUDITIONS (SIGN UP FORM AVAILABLE NOW) Little Women auditions will be Tuesday, November 30 from 5:30-8:00pm in Silver room 131Callbacks & Dance Call, will be Thursday, December 2 Callbacks from 3:30-4:50pm in the Recital Hall and Dance Call 5:00-5:30 in the Dance Studio.Casting will be posted on/by December 3rd PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:Please prepare an approximately 1 minute/ 32 bar cut of a song that is in the style of, but not from, the show and a one-minute monologue of your choice. Be prepared to do a range check or to briefly vocalise as part of your audition. *Please note this production will begin rehearsals over ‘Early Spring’ semesterFirst Rehearsal: Monday, January 10 (rehearsals during Early Spring will be Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm with a lunch breakRegular Semester Rehearsals (until Tech) will be Tuesday/Thursdays 3:30-9pm, Wednesdays 4-8pmOpening: Thursday, February 24Closing: Saturday, February 26 About the ShowLittle Women: Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of the adventures of the four March sisters is brought to vivid musical life in ‘Little Women.’ The story follows the lives, loves, and tribulations of the sisters growing up during the American Civil War. Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy live in Concord, Massachusetts with their Marmee while their father Read More

Cast List: You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown

Posted on September 3, 2021September 9, 2021 by Kizer

Thanks so much for auditioning! As discussed in the audition process, we have not double-cast the entire show. The roles of Lucy and Sally are the only ones that are doubled. We look forward to working with all of you! – Fran, Hannah, Lisa, and Justin REHEARSALS begin the week of 9/13. To accept your role, please initial next to your name on the copy in the lounge. Cast List SALLY BROWN Emily TrubeyGrace Gilbert LUCY VAN PELT Emma Molloy*Joey Goldberg SNOOPY Kyle Sidders SCHROEDER Jackson Ploof CHARLIE BROWN Harrison Christilles LINUS VAN PELT Teddy Wilkin *Dance Captain