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Second Annual Miscast Cabaret - AUDITIONS

3/12/2018

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 19 at 8pm.

AUDITIONS
Sunday, April 8 at 6:30pm
Monday, April 9 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 There will likely only be 5-6 rehearsals plus a dress rehearsal. Rehearsal will be based on cast availability.

This is non-equity and unpaid.

MISCAST CABARET will be co-directed by Lisa Minken and Barb Shoulders. For any questions about auditions, please contact Lisa Minken at lisaminken@gmail.com.

For brainstorming purposes, here is the song list from last year. We are not opposed to have a a few repeats, but would like a lot a new material at the 2018 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)

OUR TOWN

1/16/2018

March 8-11, 2018
7:30pm nightly, with a 3pm maitinee on Sunday

All performance will be at:
King Avenue UMC
299 King Ave

ABOUT THE SHOW
Described by Edward Albee as “…the greatest American play ever written,” the story follows the small town of Grover’s Corners through three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage,” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, audiences follow the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die.

ADMISSION/CHILDCARE
Childcare is available during the Friday evening and Sunday matinee performances. Admission is free, but a $10 donation is encouraged.

CAST:
Stage Manager: David Little
Doc Gibbs: Dan Griscom
Mrs Gibbs: Ann Guevin Bostic
George Gibbs: Zak Bainazarov
Rebeccca Gibbs: Lily Billups
Mr. Webb: Bruce Thompson
Mrs Webb: Steph Stephens
Emily Webb: Mackenzie Leland
Mrs Soames: Erin O’Donnell
Simon Stimson: Ed Grudus
Constable Warren: Dan Whitehead
Howie Newsome: Patrick Worley
Various roles: Michael Hott, Liam Michael Carr, Elizabeth Sanow, Madi Ryan, Karen Cook Sahlin

PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director: Hillary Billups

OUR TOWN Auditions

12/1/2017

AUDITIONS
Sunday, January 7 at 6:30pm
Monday, January 8 at 6:30pm
King Avenue United Methodist Church
Third Floor
299 King Ave.
Columbus, OH

Auditions will consist of readings from the script.

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: If children (13-18) are cast in the show, all individuals 18+ associated with the show will be required to complete a background check.

PERFORMANCES
Thursday, March 8 - Sunday, March 11
King Avenue United Methodist Church
299 King Ave.
Columbus, OH

PRODUCTION TEAM
Director: Hillary Billups

ABOUT THE SHOW
Described by Edward Albee as “…the greatest American play ever written,” the story follows the small town of Grover’s Corners through three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage,” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, audiences follow the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die.

The Fantasticks

8/18/2017

PERFORMANCES
Thursday, October 19 at 7:30pm
Friday, October 20 at 7:30pm*
Saturday, October 21 at 7:30pm
Sunday, October 22 at 3pm*

*Childcare avaialbe

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

WHERE:
King Avenue UMC
299 King Ave
Columbus, OH

ABOUT THE SHOW
The Fantasticks is a funny and romantic musical about a boy, a girl, and their two fathers who try to keep them apart. The narrator, El Gallo, asks the audience to use their imagination and follow him into a world of moonlight and magic. The boy and the girl fall in love, grow apart and finally find their way back to each other after realizing the truth in El Gallo's words that, "without a hurt, the heart is hollow."

CAST:
El Gallo - Cory Velazco
Luisa - Kate Glaser
Matt - David Rausch
Bellomy - Edward Grudus
Hucklebee - David Allen Boley
Henry - Richard Bauer
Mortimer - Dan McCarty
The Mutes - Elizabeth G Sanow and Ashton Marie Brammer

PRODUCTION TEAM:
Brian A. Palmer - Director

The Fantasticks - Auditions

8/8/2017

AUDITIONS
Sunday, August 13 at 6:30pm
Monday, August 14 at 6:30pm

King Avenue United Methodist Church
299 King Ave.
Columbus, OH
Please prepare 16-32 bars from a musical or operetta, preferably not from the show..
Those auditioning will be asked to cold read a scene from the show and learn a brief choreography sequence.
If available, but not required, please bring a head shot and resume.
Children 16+ are invited to audition.
This is unpaid and non-equity.
Please note: If children (13-18) are cast in the show, all individuals 18+ associated with the show will be required to complete a background check.
PERFORMANCES
Thursday, October 19 - Sunday, October 22, 2017
King Avenue United Methodist Church
299 King Ave.
Columbus, OH
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director: Brian A. Palmer
Music Director: Jennifer Burton
Choreographer: Joyce Patrone
Stage Manager: Timothy Pierce
ABOUT THE SHOW
"The Fantasticks" is a funny and romantic musical about a boy, a girl, and their two fathers who try to keep them apart. The narrator, El Gallo, asks the audience to use their imagination and follow him into a world of moonlight and magic. The boy and the girl fall in love, grow apart and finally find their way back to each other after realizing the truth in El Gallo's words that, "without a hurt, the heart is hollow."

MISCAST CABARET - May 20

4/16/2017

One night only!
Saturday, May 20 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:
VIP - $25 (must be purchased by 5/13)
Beginning at 7pm, enjoy a delicious and delightful reception (with appetizers, desserts and mocktails) before you see the show.

General Admission - $15 before 5/19, $20 at the door

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

CAST:
Ken Barnett
Laura Dachenbach
Erin Daily
Rob Leutz
Sydney MacGilvray
Megan Masciola
Gina Minot
Austin Pickett
Karen Sahlin
Elizabeth Sanow
Nicholas Trivelas
Emily Turner

PRODUCTION TEAM:
Barb Shouders & Lisa Minken - Co-Directors
Dan McCarty - Stage Manager
Phil DuPont - Accompanist

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MISCAST CABARET Auditions

4/16/2017

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 20.

AUDITIONS
Sunday, April 23 at 6:30pm
Monday, April 24 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.

Those cast in the MISCAST CABARET may be asked to learn and participate in a group number. There will likely only be 3-4 rehearsals plus a dress rehearsal.

MISCAST CABARET will be co-directed by Barb Shoulders and Lisa Minken. For any questions about auditions, please contact Lisa Minken at lisaminken@gmail.com.

King Avenue Players' THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO Auditions

12/13/2016

King Avenue Players' THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO Auditions

AUDITIONS
Sunday, January 29 at 6:30pm
Monday, January 30 at 6:30pm
at King Avenue UMC
299 King Avenue
Columbus

Those auditioning will be asked to cold read a scene from the show. If available, but not required, please bring a head shot and resume.

The show has 3 male roles and 4 female roles. Ages range from early 20s to 50+. The show will be directed by Dan McCarty. For any questions, please contact Dan at 614-286-5704.

PERFORMANCES
Thursday, March 23 - Sunday, March 26
at King Avenue United Methodist Church
299 King Avenue
Columbus

ABOUT THE SHOW
THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO takes place in Atlanta, Georgia, in December of 1939. Gone with the Wind is having its world premiere, and Hitler is invading Poland, but Atlanta's elitist German Jews are much more concerned with who is going to Ballyhoo, the social event of the season. As preparations are being made for this lavish event, an unexpected visitor arrives to cause the Freitag family to re-examine their Jewish beliefs and the identities that they have come to accept as their own.

OKLAHOMA! Audtions

6/9/2016

We are excited to share that our fall musical will be Rodger and Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA!

Set in a Western Indian territory just after the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story. Although the road to true love never runs smooth, with these two headstrong romantics holding the reins, love's journey is as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road. That they will succeed in making a new life together we have no doubt, and that this new life will begin in a brand-new state provides the ultimate climax to the triumphant OKLAHOMA!

PERFORMANCES
Thursday, Nov 10 - Sunday, Nov 13
King Avenue United Methodist Church
299 King Ave.
Columbus, OH

AUDITIONS
Sunday, August 28 at 6:30pm
Monday, August 29 1 at 6:30pm
King Avenue United Methodist Church
299 King Ave.
Columbus, OH

Please prepare 16-32 bars from an American Golden Age musical or a late operetta, examples of which would be anything from 1959 or earlier, preferably not from Oklahoma!.

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

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

Children 13+ are invited to audition.

This is unpaid and non-equity.

Please note: If children (13-18) are cast in the show, all individuals 18+ associated with the show will be required to complete a background check.

Go, Go, Go Joseph - April 14-17

3/13/2016

King Ave Players is proud to present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at King Ave Church! Come and join us for this fabulous show, refreshments, and a free will offering. No tickets needed but come early to secure seats. Free childcare will be available on Friday and Sunday.

CAST (in no particular order)
Lily Billups ( jr. Narrator)
Dan Griscom( Levi)
Michael Billups (Simeon)
John Holmes ( Booth singer)
John Bils (Zebulon)
James “J.J.” Johnson (Reuben)
Ann Bostic ( Narrator)
Josh Kaplonski (Naphtali )
Ty Boyle ( Joseph)
Cathy ”Cat” Lane ( Booth Singer)
Alison Calloway ( Wife)
Chloe Collier (wife)
Tammy Collier (Wife)
Meshach Malley ( Benjamin)
Samantha Collier (wife/ Potiphar’s Wife)
Megan Morelock ( Narrator)
Hillary Billups (Booth singer)
Jack Cotting (Asher/ Baker)
Mark Pierce ( Booth singer)
Todd Adam Decker-Kaplonski ( Judah)
Courtney Riegler ( Wife)
Joel Derkin (Issachar/ Pharoah)
John Schlabach ( Dan)
Ed Ward (Jacob/ Butler)

Directed by Kathy Hyland
Music Direction - Chris Makar
Stage Manager - Lauren Wong
Costumer - Patty Bennet

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Since 2003, King Avenue Players has been the theatrical ministry of King Avenue United Methodist Church designed to provide quality entertainment, community outreach, Christian fellowship, and worship enhancements.