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STAR Auditions
Sorry, auditions for admission into the 2010 STAR and Little STAR Summer Program have passed. See the S.T.A.R. Program page for more information.

2010-2011 Season Auditions
Auditions for the 2010-2011 MainStage season will be held BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on August 4-5 & 7-8, 2010, at The Children's Theatre offices, 5020 Oaklawn Drive in Cincinnati. All auditionees must be at least 9 years old.

Audition dates and times for adults and children (9 years old and up): Wednesday, August 4 2010, 6pm to 9pm
Thursday, August 5, 2010, 6pm to 9pm
Saturday, August 7, 2010, 10am to 4pm
Sunday, August 8, 2010, 2pm to 5pm
Auditions are by appointment only. Appointments are scheduled in 5-minute increments.
To schedule an audition appointment please email Chris at Chris.Stewart@thechildrenstheatre.com and include your name, phone number, date and time you would like to schedule. You can also call 513.569.8080 x23.
Auditions will be held at The Children's Theatre offices located at 5020 Oaklawn Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45227. There is no TCTC signage outside.
Please come prepared with:
A monologue (2 minutes max).
A song that best shows your vocal range.
You MUST bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided.
Please bring a picture and resume.
Please wear appropriate shoes in case you are asked to dance - no flip flops, please.
You may be asked to show dance ability at the time of your audition.
Due to concentrated rehearsal periods, we ask that you don't have any conflicts during rehearsals. In an effort to best facilitate rehearsal times, all those auditioning will be asked to list all conflicts at the time of the auditions. Please take note of when rehearsals begin below, and bring your calendar with you to the audition.

2010-2011 MAINSTAGE SEASON

How I Became a Pirate
This delightful new musical is based on the best-selling children's book by Melinda Long with illustrations by David Shannon. AARRRRGH! Really, who doesn't want to be a pirate? When young Jeremy Jacob and his exceptional digging skills are recruited by Captain Braid Beard for treasure burying purposes, Jeremy thinks the pirate life is for him, until he realizes that the simple things in life, like a kiss and a warm tucking in at night are those that are most important.

Rehearsals: Early-September through Mid-October
Performances: October 15-23, 2010
Book, Music and Lyrics by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman
Looking for the Following Actors, Actresses, and Young Actors for How I Became a Pirate:
- Young Males Ages 9-12
  Jeremy- LEAD: Strong and Experienced Actor-Singer-Dancer. All types welcome.
- Young and Adult Males Ages 16+
  Various Pirates- ENSEMBLE: Strong and Experienced Actors-Singers-Dancers. Strong Comic Timing Needed.
  Jeremy's Father- ENSEMBLE: Strong and Experienced Actors-Singers-Dancers. Strong Comic Timing Needed.
- Adult Females Ages 19+
  Jeremy's Mother/Skully- ENSEMBLE: Strong and Experienced Actress-Singer-Dancer. Bold and Brassy Type.
  Female Pirate-ENSEMBLE: Strong and Experienced Actress-Singer-Dancer. Bold and Brassy Type.

Holiday Follies 2: A Visit to the North Pole
Join us for the sequel to 2009's holiday hit. Mrs. Claus asks our roving band of loveable musical performers to take the Tour Bus on the road and celebrate the season with Santa at the North Pole - who everyone seems to forget. A celebration of the holidays for children of all ages, this spectacular production highlights even more of your yuletide favorites from this special time of year.

Rehearsals: Late-October through Early-December
Performances: December 3-12, 2010
Original Story and Script by Kelly Germain
Holiday music adapted by Stephen Goers
Looking for the Following Actors, Actresses, and Young Actors & Actresses for Holiday Follies 2: A Trip to the North Pole:
- Young Males Ages 9-12
  Elves- ENSEMBLE: Strong and Experienced Actors, Singers, Dancers under 4'10". Must fit costume.
- Young Females Ages 9-12
  Elves- ENSEMBLE: Strong and Experienced Actresses, Singers, Dancers under 4'10". Must fit costume.
- Young Females Ages 13-18
- Young Males and Females Ages 13-18
  Bus Characters- ENSEMBLE: Strong and Experienced Actors-Singers-Dancers with excellent comic timing.
- Adult Males and Females Ages 19+
  Bus Characters- ENSEMBLE/SUPPORTING LEADS: Strong and Experienced Actors-Singers-Dancers with excellent comic timing.
- Adult Male Ages 20-35
  Holiday Follies Tour Manager- LEAD: Extremely funny, quirky, and experienced Actor-Singer with excellent stage presence. Must move well.

Disney's The Jungle Book *kids
The jungle is jumpin' with jazz in this exciting Disney classic! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through wild adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. Specially adapted from the beloved film, this musical includes favorite Disney tunes, like "The Bare Necessities," and "I Wan'na Be Like You." With colorful characters and that toe-tapping jungle rhythm, Disney's The Jungle Book *kids is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for audiences of all ages.

Rehearsals: Mid-January through Mid-February 2011
Performances: February 18-26, 2011
Music by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman and Terry Gilkyson
Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman and Terry Gilkyson
Additional lyrics by Marcy Heisler
Book adapted by Marcy Heisler
Music adapted by Bryan Louiselle
Music arranged by Bryan Louiselle
Looking for the Following Actors and Young Actors & Actresses for Disney's The Jungle Book *kids:
- Adult and Young Males and Females Ages 16-45
  Baloo- LEAD: Strong and Experienced Actor-Singer-Mover.
  Bagheera-LEAD: Strong and Experienced Actor/Actress-Singer-Mover.
  Colonel Hathi: SUPPORTING LEAD: Strong and Experienced Actor-Singer-Mover.
  Kaa: SUPPORTING LEAD: Strong and Experienced Actor/Actress-Singer-Mover.
  King Louie: SUPPORTING LEAD: Strong and Experienced Actor-Singer-Mover.
  Shere Khan: SUPPORTING LEAD: Strong and Experienced Actor-Singer-Mover.
- Young Male and Female Ages 9-14
  Mowgli- LEAD: Strong and Experienced Actor-Singer-Dancer.
  Shanti/Various Jungle Characters: ENSEMBLE: Strong and Experienced Actress-Singer-Dancer.
- Young Males and Females ages 9-18
  Various Jungle Characters: ENSEMBLE: Strong and Experienced Actors-Singers-Dancers.

Disney's Peter Pan, Jr.
The beloved 1953 Disney animated classic, Peter Pan, featuring the boy who won't grow up, comes to the stage for the very first time! Join us on a magical flight to Neverland with Peter, Tinkerbell, The Lost Boys, Tiger Lily and the oh-so-sneaky Captain Hook. This is a theatrical world premiere!

Rehearsals: Late-February through Late-March 2011
Performances: April 1-9, 2011
Music and Lyrics by Sammy Cahn, Sammy Fain, Michelle, Tumes, Xavier Atencio, George Bruns, Jack Lawrence, Frank Churchill, Winston Hibler, Ted Sears, Oliver Wallace and Ray Kelley
Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Lyrics by Eric Svejcar
Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by David Zellnik
Based on the screenplay by Ted Sears, Erdman Penner, Bill Peet, Winston Hibler, Joe Rinaldi, Milt Banta, Ralph Wright and William Cottrell
Based on the play by J.M. Barrie
Looking for the Following Actors and Young Actors & Actresses for Disney's Peter Pan, Jr.:
- Young Male Ages 9-16
  Michael- LEAD: Strong and Experienced Actor-Singer-Dancer. Must not be afraid of heights and willing to fly. Must be able to portray age 6-9.
  Lost Boys- ENSEMBLE: Strong and Experienced Actor-Singer-Dancer. Must be portray age 6-14.
  John- LEAD: Strong and Experienced Actor-Singer-Dancer. Must not be afraid of heights and willing to fly. Must be able to portray age 10-13.
- Young or Adult Female
  Wendy- LEAD: Strong and Experienced Actress-Singer-Dancer. Must not be afraid of heights and willing to fly. Must be able to portray age 14-17.
  Tiger Lily- SUPPORTING LEAD: Strong Dancer-Singer-Actress. Must be able to portray age 14-17.
  Tinkerbell- LEAD: Strong actress-singer-dancer. Petite and bubbly, but has a jealous edge.
  Mermaids/Indians/Fairies- ENSEMBLE: Strong and Experienced Dancer-Singer-Actress.
- Young or Adult Males
  Peter Pan-LEAD: Strong and Experienced Actor-Singer-Dancer. Must not be afraid of heights and willing to fly. Must be able to portray age 15-18. Stage Combat training a plus.
  Pirates/Indians- ENSEMBLE: Strong and Experienced Dancer-Singer-Actress. Stage Combat a plus.
  Nana/Crocodile-SUPPORTING LEAD: Excellent Mover, Physically fit.
- Adult Female Ages 22-35
  Mrs. Darling- SUPPORTING LEAD: Strong and Experienced Actor-Singer-Dancer.
- Adult Male Ages 22+
  Mr. Darling/Hook: LEAD: Strong And Experience Actor-Singer-Mover. Stage Combat training a plus.
  Smee- SUPPORTING LEAD: Strong And Experience Actor-Singer-Mover. Must Portray age 50-60.
  Chief Tiger Bamboo- SUPPORTING LEAD: Strong And Experience Actor-Singer-Mover. Must be able to portray age 40-50.

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer.