Auditions At The JBT
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Our 25th Anniversary Season is starting in September.
We are revisiting some of our most popular shows, exploring new sequels to JBT shows and having a few surprises. While a couple of the shows have the original JBT casts returning, there will be loads of opportunity to audition for the rest of the season.
"Radio On The Air: Sentimental Journey", "The Jewel Box Showcase: An Evening of Short Plays" "The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later" and "Wonderettes: Dream On" will all hold auditions.
Keep these dates in mind.
More information on casting needs will be announced shortly.
Radio On The Air: A Sentimental Journey
Auditions: Monday &Tuesday, November 10 & 11, 6:30pm
Rehearsals: Nov 12 - 19, January 5 - 16 (days will vary)
Show runs: January 17, 18(matinee), 23, 24 & 25(matinee)
Cast Requirements: all ages (18+), all genders and ethnicities
Looking for actors willing to play multiple roles, singers and foley artist (someone to do the sound effects live on stage--we will train)
Prepare for auditions: Cold Reading from script.
If singing, prep a short vintage song from 1920's to 50's
"The Jewel Box Showcase: An Evening of Short Plays"
Auditions: November 13 6:30pm - 9:00pm
November 15 10:00am - 12:30pm
Multiple directors will attend the auditions. It is possible the auditions will be recorded for directors unable to attend.
Rehearsals: TBD Nine different directors will determine their individual schedules
Show runs: Feb 15 - March 1 (Friday & Saturday nights, Sunday Matinees)
Cast requirements: lots of roles for all genders and ethnicities, ages 18+
Prep for auditions: Cold readings and possible theater games
The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later"
Auditions: January 21 at 6:30pm & January 24 at 12:30 pm (callback: Jan 26 at 6:30pm)
Rehearsals: TBD February- April
Show runs: April 10 - 26 (Friday & Saturday nights, Sunday matinees)
Cast requirements: TBD
Prep for auditions: Cold reading from script
"The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On"
Auditions: TBD
Rehearsals: TBD
Show runs: June 5 - 28, Friday & Saturday nights, Sunday matinees
Cast requirements: 4 female singers/actors TBD
Prep for auditions: TBD
"Fully Accessible" by Bruce Graham. Directed by John Ackenhusen
2 female/1 male A wheelchair user inspects a theater's accessibilities
"The FQ" by Andrew R Heinze. Directed by Michelle Allen
1 female/1male A writer learns of some concerning edits to her script.
"Sides" by Bruce Kane. Directed by Molly Milligan
2 females/2males A couple sees their younger selves in a scene
"Ten Pages" by Bruce Kane. Directed by Glen Milligan
1 female/1male A blocked writer meets her muse.
"The Audience" by Bruce Kane. Directed by Casey Cline
4 females/3 males Audience members come to a play, some not so willingly.
"Playwriting 101: The Rooftop Lessons" Rich Orloff. Directed by Fred Saas
3 people (genders not defined) How to bring the drama to a scene
"Keep The Drama On The Stage" by Gwen Adams. Directed by Gwen Adams
flexible casting. An ode to the all-seeing, all-knowing Stage Manager!
"She's Fabulous" by Jack Neary. Directed by Kathy Currie This play has been cast.
"The Craft" by Andrew Bliss. Directed by Eric Hayes. This play has been cast.