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Miscast Cabaret - May 11

4/4/2019

One night only!
Saturday, May 11 at 8pm
King Avenue UMC

We're putting the FUN back in fundraiser! Join us for an unforgettable evening benefiting King Avenue Players.

Actors singing actresses’ showstoppers, young women filling old men’s roles and seniors playing ingénues. You don't want to miss this evening of madcap musical magic. Join us for a hilarious mix-up of some of Columbus’ best performers singing songs from roles in which they would NEVER be cast.

Tickets (all general admission):
$15 before 5/11
$20 at the door

Purchase tickets: http://bit.ly/KAPMiscast19

Free childcare available.

MISCAST CABARET Auditions

3/5/2019

ABOUT
Actors singing actresses’ showstoppers, young women filling old men’s roles and seniors playing ingénues. You don't want to miss your chance to be part of this evening of madcap musical magic. Join us for a hilarious mix-up of performers singing songs from roles in which they would NEVER be cast.

MISCAST CABARET will be performed, one night only, at King Avenue UMC on Saturday, May 11.

AUDITIONS
Sunday, March 24 at 6:30pm
Monday, March 25 at 6:30pm
at King Avenue UMC

Individuals and groups are encouraged to audition. Those auditioning will be asked to perform the song they would like to sing in the MISCAST CABARET. Songs should be from any Broadway musical. An accompanist will be provided.

Those cast in the MISCAST CABARET may be asked to learn and participate in a group number. They may also be asked to learn individual solos and/or duets. While music will be reviewed in rehearsal, participants are responsible for learning their own music.

REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will be 6:30-9pm (unless otherwise noted) at King Ave UMC on the following days:
Monday, April 15 – Group number(s)
Tuesday, April 16 – Group numbers(s)
Monday, April 22 – Group number(s) for half of rehearsal
Tuesday, April 23 – Group number(s) for half of rehearsal
Sunday, April 28 – HOLD (if add’l rehearsal is needed)
Monday, April 29
Tuesday, April 30
Monday, May 6 – in sanctuary
Friday, May 10 – Dress rehearsal, time TBD

It is likely that participants won't have to be at every rehearsal for the entire time. After auditions a detailed rehearsal schedule will be distributed.

This is non-equity and unpaid.

MISCAST CABARET will be directed by Lisa Minken and Barb Shoulders. The show will be choreographed by Lauren Heberling. For any questions about auditions, please contact Lisa Minken at lisaminken@gmail.com.

For brainstorming purposes, here is the song list from a previous year. We are not opposed to have a a few repeats, but would like a lot a new material at the 2019 cabaret:

“Willkommen” Cabaret (Karen & Emily)
“Kids” Bye, Bye Birdie (Sydney)
“Don’t Rain on My Parade” Funny Girl (Nicholas)
“Bring Him Home” Les Miserables (Laura)
“Waving Through A Window” Dear Evan Hansen (Gina)
“She Loves Me” She Loves Me (Karen)
“Old Fashioned Wedding” Annie Get Your Gun (Austin & Megan)
“If I Were a Rich Man” Fiddler on the Roof (Erin)
“Maria” West Side Story (Elizabeth)
“Agony” Into the Woods (Laura & Karen)
“Little Girls” Annie (Rob)
“You’ll be Back” Hamilton (Sydney)
“Anthem” Chess (Emily)
“Santa Fe” Newsies (Megan)
“Stepsisters’ Lament” Cinderella (Rob and Austin)
“As if We Never Said Goodbye” Sunset Blvd (Ken)
“Summer in Ohio” The Last Five Years (Nicholas)
“On My Own” Les Miserables (Austin)
“Being Alive” Company (Karen)
“Bosom Buddies” Mame (Sydney & Megan)
“Sixteen Going on Seventeen” The Sound of Music (Emily & Nicholas)
“So Long, Farewell” The Sound of Music (All)

DOUBT

1/31/2019

PERFORMANCES
Thursday, March 28 at 7:30pm
Friday, March 29 at 7:30pm
Saturday, March 30 at 7:30pm
Sunday, March 31 at 3:00pm

PERFORMANCE LOCATION:
King Avenue UMC
299 King Ave
Columbus

ADMISSION
Admission is free, but a $10 donation is encouraged.

CHILDCARE
Free childcare is available during the Friday evening and Sunday matinee performances.

ABOUT
Winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award. In DOUBT, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn of improper relations with one of the male students.

CAST
Sister Aloysius Beauvier - Jill Jess
Sister James - Karla Fischbach
Father Brendan Flynn - Ben Bolander
Mrs. Muller - Aby Lawson

PRODUCTION TEAM
Director - John Phythyon
Assistant Director - Dan McCarty

DOUBT Auditions

11/21/2018

DOUBT AUDITIONS
Sunday, January 27 at 6:30pm
Monday, January 28 at 6:30pm
Tuesday, January 29 at 6:30pm (Callbacks)

King Avenue United Methodist Church
Third Floor
299 King Ave.
Columbus, OH

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

Please bring a resume or be prepare to list your acting experience on the audition form. Also, please be prepared to list any conflicts on the audition form.

If available, but not required, please bring a head shot.

This is unpaid and non-equity.

Please note: Since children will be cast in the show, all individuals 18+ associated with the show will be required to complete a background check.

PERFORMANCES
Thursday, March 28 - Sunday, March 31, 2019
King Avenue United Methodist Church
299 King Ave.
Columbus, OH

PRODUCTION TEAM
Director - John Phythyon

ABOUT THE SHOW
Winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award. In DOUBT, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn of improper relations with one of the male students.

King Ave Players Present ANNIE - November 8-11

9/24/2018

PERFORMANCES
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 7:30pm
Friday, November 9, 2018 at 7:30pm
Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 7:30pm
Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 3pm

PERFORMANCE LOCATION:
King Avenue UMC
299 King Ave
Columbus

ADMISSION
Admission is free, but a $10 donation is encouraged.

CHILDCARE
Free childcare is available during the Friday evening and Sunday matinee performances.

ABOUT
Leapin’ lizards! Annie, one of America’s favorite spunky little redheads is coming to King Ave Players. Set during the depression, orphan Annie is determined to find her parents. In this fun-filled musical, Annie foils evil schemes, befriends the President and finds and new family for herself and her loveable mutt, Sandy. Annie boasts one of Broadway’s most memorable scores with songs including “Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street” and “Tomorrow.” Bet your bottom dollar you won’t want to miss this family-friendly musical

CAST
Annie - Bailey Richmond
Oliver Warbucks - David Boley
Grace Farrell - Ann Bostic
Miss Hannigan - Lisa Minken
Lily St. Regis - Julie Flynn
Rooster Hannigan - William Smith
Duffy - Harper Hicks
Pepper - Kaileigh Watland
July - Sadie Hicks
Tessie - Lydia Van Winkle
Molly - Mary Landrine
Kate - Annie Schweickart
Drake - Dan McCarty
FDR - Michael Hott
Star to Be - Jody Schweickart
Mr. Bundles - John Keeny
Bert Healy - Ben Bolander
Connie Boylan - Elizabeth Towne
Bonnie Boylan - Jody Schweickart
Fred McCracken - Dan McCarty
Sound Effects Man - Rob Lutz
Jimmy Johnson "The Masked Announcer" - Steven Cotter
Mrs. Pugh - Courtney Reigler
Mrs. Greer - Ellen Click
Cecille - Jody Schweickart
Annette - Elizabeth Towne
Ickes - Dan McCarty
Perkins - Courtney Reigler
Hull - Ben Bolander
Morgenthau - Steven Cotter
Howe - Rob Lutz
Dog Catcher - Ben Bolander
Dog Catcher 2 - Steven Cotter
Lt. Ward - Michael Hott
NYC Cop - Steven Cotter
Usherette - Ellen Click
NYC Kid - Adelina Luther
NYC Ensemble - Julie Flynn, Will Smith, Ben Bolander
Apple Seller - Ellen Click
Eddie - Rob Lutz
Sophie - Courtney Reigler
Hooverville Woman 1 - Jody Schweickart
Hooverville Woman 2 - Elizabeth Towne
Hooverville Woman 3 - Ellen Click
Hooverville Woman 4 - Elizabeth Towne
Hooverville Man 1 - Ben Bolander
Hooverville Man 2 - Ben Bolander
Hooverville Man 3 -
Hooverville Man 4 - Steven Cotter
Hooverville Ensemble - Julie Flynn, Will Smith, Adelina Luther
Man with Papers - Rob Lutz
Judge Brandeis - Ben Bolander
Sandy - Theo Minken

PRODUCTION TEAM
Director and Music Director - Jim Keller
Stage Manager - Barbara Shoulders
Accompanist - Steve Sollars
Dramaturg - Jeff Wyckoff

ORCHESTRA
Coming Soon

THE LARAMIE PROJECT Staged Reading - October 12, 2018

8/28/2018

The Laramie Project
by Moisѐs Kaufman

WHEN:
Friday, October 12, 2018 at 8pm

PERFORMANCE LOCATION:
King Avenue UMC
299 King Ave
Columbus

ADMISSION:
Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. All profits will be donated to Kaleidoscope Youth Center and Equitas Health.

ABOUT:
This staged reading is in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the death of Matthew Shepard, the young man who, in October 1998, was savagely beaten and left to die in Laramie, Wyoming.

THE LARAMIE PROJECT is a breathtaking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.

PLEASE NOTE:
This show is not suitable for young audiences as it contains strong adult language, adult situations, and adult subject matter including descriptions of violence in a brutal hate crime.

Presented with permission from Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

CAST:
Rachel Belenker
David A Boley
Charlene Dubin
Karla Fischbach
Sarah Merkey
Dan McCarty
Duncan McKennie
John Phythyon
Cory Velazco
Patrick Worley

PRODUCTION TEAM:
Edward Grudus - Director

KAP's 2019 Season

8/17/2018

We are pleased to announce our 2019 season!

DOUBT, A PARABLE
In this brilliant and powerful drama, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn of improper relations with one of the male students.

Performances: March 28-31, 2019
Auditions: January 27 & 28, 2019

MISCAST CABARET
Actors singing actresses’ showstoppers, young women filling old men’s roles and seniors playing ingénues. You don't want to miss this evening of madcap musical magic. Join us for a hilarious mix-up of some of Columbus’ best performers singing songs from roles in which they would NEVER be cast.

Performance: May 11, 2019
Auditions: March 24 & 25, 2019

THE MUSIC MAN
The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall.

Performances: November 14-17, 2019
Auditions: September 8 & 9, 2019

ANNIE Auditions

8/16/2018

Auditions
Sunday, September 16 at 3:00pm --> Children Audtions
Sunday, September 16 at 6:30pm --> Adult Auditions
Monday, September 17 at 6:30pm --> Adult Auditions

Location
King Avenue United Methodist Church
Third Floor
299 King Ave.
Columbus, OH

About Auditions
Please prepare 16-32 bars from a musical, preferably not from the show.

Those auditioning will be asked to cold read a scene from the show and learn a brief choreography sequence.

Please bring a calendar and any conflicts with you to auditions.

If available, but not required, please bring a head shot and resume.

This is unpaid and non-equity.

Please note: Since children will be cast in the show, all individuals 18+ associated with the show will be required to complete a background check.

Performances
Thursday, November 8 - Sunday, November 11, 2018
King Avenue United Methodist Church
299 King Ave.
Columbus, OH

Production Team
Director - Jim Keller

About the Show
Leapin’ lizards! Annie, one of America’s favorite spunky little redheads is coming to Columbus. In this fun-filled musical, Annie foils evil schemes, befriends the President and finds a new family for herself and her loveable mutt, Sandy. Annie boasts one of Broadway’s most memorable scores with songs including “Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street” and “Tomorrow.” Bet your bottom dollar you won’t want to miss this family-friendly musical!

The Laramie Project Auditions

8/16/2018

Auditions
Sunday, August 19 at 6:30pm
Monday, August 20 at 6:30pm

Location
King Avenue United Methodist Church
299 King Avenue, Third Floor Rehearsal Room
Columbus, OH 43201

About
King Avenue Players is presenting a Staged Reading of The Laramie Project by Moisѐs Kaufman, on Friday, October 12, 2018. This reading is in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the death of Matthew Shepard, the young man who, in October 1998, was savagely beaten and left to die in Laramie, Wyoming.

THE LARAMIE PROJECT is a breathtaking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.

The cast will consist of four men and four women each portraying up to ten separate characters.

Rehearsals will be on Thursdays beginning September 6th from 6:30 to 9 PM.

Auditions will consist of readings from the script.

Please bring a calendar and any conflicts with you to auditions. A headshot or picture with resume would welcome.Rehearsals are planned for Thursday evenings, starting September 6, 2018.

Unpaid, non-union

Questions
Please send any questions concerning auditions or this production to Barb Shoulders at shouldersbarb@gmail.com or egrudus@msn.com

Second Annual MISCAST CABARET - May 19

4/13/2018

One night only!
Saturday, May 19 at 8pm
King Avenue UMC

We're putting the FUN back in fundraiser! Join us for an unforgettable evening benefiting King Avenue Players.

Actors singing actresses’ showstoppers, young women filling old men’s roles and seniors playing ingénues. You don't want to miss this evening of madcap musical magic. Join us for a hilarious mix-up of some of Columbus’ best performers singing songs from roles in which they would NEVER be cast.

Tickets (all general admission):
$15 before 5/18
$20 at the door

Free childcare available.

Purchase tickets by visiting www.eventbrite.com and searching for King Ave Players' MISCAST CABARET.

CAST:
Richard Bauer
Hillary Billups
Ben Bolander
David A. Boley
Ann Bostic
Michelle Cohen
Laura Dachenbach
Erin Daily
Ed Grudus
Sydney MacGilvray
Megan Masciola
Dan McCarty
Lisa A. Minken
Emily Moore
Erin O’Donnell
Austin Pickett
Becky Ploughe
Kurt Reichert
Michael Ruehrmund
Karen Cook Sahlin
Emily Turner

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