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SUMMARY:Come From Away Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Come From Away\nBook\, Music and Lyrics by\nIRENE SANKOFF and DAVID HEIN\nOpen Auditions Sunday July 26 from 2-5 pm\n& Monday July 27 from 6-9 pm\nShow Dates: September 17\, 18\, & 19 at 7:30 pm & September 20 at 2 pm\n\nDirected by Kate Kale Wolf\nMusic Directed by Mary Villani\nChoreographed by Maria Perehinec\nAuditions will be held in the ACT Rehearsal Hall\, 1213 12th Street\, Altoona PA 16601 \n Auditionees need only attend one night of auditions unless asked to attend callbacks\, expected to be held the evening of Wednesday July 29 if needed. \nPlease prepare 16-32 bars of a Folk Rock or modern Broadway song for singing audition\, preferably in the style of the show.  Bring your own prepared piano sheet music in the correct key for our audition accompanist.  No tracks or acapella. No additional music will be provided. \nWear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes for a short choreography sequence audition. \nThere will also be scene readings from the show. \nPlease have your calendar so you can clearly mark in all August and September rehearsal schedule conflicts on your audition form. \n  \nRehearsal Schedule Important Dates: \n\nRead Through/Listen Through Sunday August 2 from 6-9 pm\nRehearsals will mostly be Sundays through Thursdays 6-9 pm (subject to adjusting for cast conflicts)  A full detailed rehearsal calendar will be distributed at Read Through\nLoad-In to Mishler Theatre Saturday September 5\nTechnical Rehearsals Sept 8-15\nSitzprobe Saturday Sept 12\nStudent Preview Sept 16 and Shows Sept 17-20\n\n\nABOUT THE SHOW: \nCome From Away tells the true story of when seven thousand people from across America and around the world landed on the doorstep of Gander\, Newfoundland… and the people of Gander “put the kettle on”. When 38 planes were diverted to a small\, Canadian community on September 11\, 2001\, the town’s population doubled in an instant.  While the world witnessed the worst acts of humankind on the news\, the stranded passengers had their faith in humanity restored by the spirited people who comforted all those who had come from away.  This amazing story of light in the face of darkness is told with simplicity and humor and heartfelt energy. \nTime and Place: \nSeptember 11 through 16 of 2001 \, and Sept. 11\, 2011 in Central Newfoundland\, on 38 airplanes\, plus New York\, Texas\, California\, England and other locations. \nCasting: \n12 adults – 6 male presenting and 6 female presenting \nA diverse group representing multiple characters from different countries\, cultures and religions ranging in ages from 20’s through 60’s.  These characters are all based on real people and so must be played with honesty\, respect and compassion. \nEach actor plays multiple roles.  All actors move through the choreography and the set and the switching of characters at an upbeat pace.  The set is simply 12 chairs and 3 tables that move around a lot to indicate different locations.  Realistic props and small costume pieces also help to indicate the changes in scenes and characters. A unique feature of the show is that the musicians are onstage for the show so there is no conductor in pit to give the cast singing cues. \nRead more about the available roles here\, including vocal ranges and character descriptions. \nAudition Scenes: \nYou can review the two auditions scenes in advance by clicking on the links below.  The director will hand out the scene pages and will assign people to read individual characters. There is no need to memorize anything. You will be holding the scene pages in your hand. \nAudition Scene 1    Audition Scene 2 \nAccents: \nThe Newfoundland accent is something we will work on throughout the rehearsal process but will not be expected at auditions. It’s sometimes described as a mix of Canadian\, Irish and Minnesota. One example – Newfoundland – noo-fun-LAND – stressed on last syllable like understand. If you’d like to try a Newfoundland accent\, click on the link below. But it is not required for auditions. \nThere are also characters with a New York accent\, a Texas accent\, an African accent\, a Middle Eastern accent\, a British accent and lines are spoken in Spanish and Hebrew. \nNewfoundland accent \nAudition Forms \nSave yourself some time and stress by downloading the audition forms below in advance\, print them\, fill them out\, and bring them to auditions. (It’s easier to find your calendar and remember your best roles onstage when you’re sitting comfortably at home.) \nOf course\, we’ll have the forms at auditions if you need one. \nAudition Form     Conflict Calendar \n To Learn More: \nThere is a Broadway ProShot of Come From Away streaming on Apple TV right now that is excellent if you get a chance to watch it.   \n  \nCome From Away is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: Murder on the Orient Express
DESCRIPTION:Agatha Christie’s\nMurder on the Orient Express\nAdapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig\nAUDITIONS: September 27 from 2-5pm & September 28 from 6-9pm \nPerformances: November 12\, 13\, & 14 at 7:30 PM  & November 15 at 2 PM\nDirected by Kalyn Everett\nOpen auditions for this glamorous\, laugh-filled stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic locked-room mystery will take place Sunday September 27  from 3 PM to 6 PM & and Monday September 28 starting at 6 PM to to 9 PM  in the Altoona Community Theatre Rehearsal Hall\, 1213 12th Street\, Downtown Altoona.  \nAuditions will consist of readings from the script. While no preparation is required\, the audition scenes/sides can be found at the following link for those that would like to review them in advance. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-zjgT_dEJHiPaXwugcNtRUUl4rX3JgGl?usp=sharing \nActors must be available for all performances (dates listed above). Availability for rehearsals will be asked at auditions\, please be prepared to list all conflicts from auditions to performance dates. If you are unable to attend general auditions\, please contact the ACT Office at least two weeks in advance to discuss scheduling an alternative audition time. \nAuditionees need only attend one night of open auditions unless asked to attend callbacks\, expected to take place the evening of Wednesday\, September 30 as needed. \nRehearsals are expected to begin shortly after auditions. Rehearsals are expected to occur4 mainly weekday evenings\, some weekends as needed. Subject to change based on actor availability. \n  \nAbout the Show:\nWhen a snowdrift stops the Orient Express\, an American tycoon is discovered murdered in a locked compartment. Agatha Christie’s classic locked‑room mystery\, adapted by Tony-nominated playwright Ken Ludwig\, becomes a fast‑moving\, witty\, and theatrical whodunit. Balancing razor‑sharp plotting with buoyant comic energy\, Detective Hercule Poirot races to unmask a killer among a trainload of colorful suspects. \nLudwig’s comic twists lift the period glitz and moral dilemma into laugh‑out‑loud theatricality while preserving Christie’s ingenious plot. Expect elegant 1930’s style\, a brilliant detective\, an ensemble of flamboyant suspects\, and a crowd‑pleasing climax that will leave you guessing and grinning. Join us for an evening of suspense\, glamour\, intrigue\, and laughter. \n“A murder mystery with a wink—brisk\, witty\, and utterly satisfying.” — The Daily Herald \n  \nAvailable Roles:\nAll roles are available. No prior theatrical or ACT experience is required.  \nA note on accents: Several roles call for European accents (see character breakdowns below). While accents are welcome at auditions\, don’t worry about mastering an accent for auditions. We’re looking for actors who can commit to a character’s energy and intention. Accent work will occur in rehearsal for anyone cast.  \n  \nHERCULE POIROT\nMale presenting\, 40-65\, Belgian accent. Principal character.\nAgatha Christie’s most famous detective. Poirot is fastidious\, thorough\, a touch ridiculous\, and incredibly observant and intelligent. He is both arrogant and humble to a fault. He is an observer of people\, astute at analyzing why people behave as they do\, and firmly believes that most crimes can be solved primarily by observation\, psychology\, and thinking them through. He values intelligence and the rule of law above all else. \n  \nMONSIEUR BOUC\nMale presenting\, 40-65\, Belgian accent\,\nThe owner of Wagon Lit\, Orient Express. Bouc is a middle-aged man with a youthful vigor and attitude. Gregarious\, honest and forthright\, he puts his friends and customers above profit\, although he is concerned about his company’s image. He is not a match for Poirot in intelligence\, however.  \n  \nMARY DEBENHAM\nFemale presenting\, mid 20s-30s\, English (standard) accent.\nA governess. Anxious\, but also cool and determined\, Mary has a certain sadness about her\, as well as many secrets. She is having a secret affair with Colonel Arbuthnot. Must be comfortable kissing on stage.  \n  \nCOLONEL ARBUTHNOT\nMale presenting\, 30s\, Scottish accent.\nA military man of the old fashioned type\, possibly old-money\, and used to being obeyed without question. He is strong\, charismatic\, but also problematic in some of his personal views. Having a secret affair with Mary. Has a temper. Must be comfortable kissing on stage.\nNOTE: Role may double with Sam Ratchett  \n  \nHECTOR MCQUEEN\nMale presenting\, 23-35\, American accent\nPersonal assistant and secretary to Samuel Ratchett\, McQueen is a nervous character with a stutter that appears when he is especially anxious. Seems rather new to his profession. Talks a bit too much. \n  \nMICHEL\nMale presenting\, 40s\, French accent\nCompetent and organized\, Michel is the conductor for the first class carriages of the Orient Express. Handles himself well in a crisis\, and is very good at his job. Must be believably old enough to have an adult daughter.\nNOTE: This actor will double as the Head Waiter of the Tokatilian Hotel \n  \nPRINCESS DRAGOMIROFF\nFemale presenting\, 60s-70s\, Russian accent\nDisplaced Russian nobility. The Princess is a battleship: determined\, arrogant\, and accustomed to getting her way. She travels a great deal\, and holds very decided opinions. Has a foreboding presence\, almost immoveable.  \n  \nGRETA OHLSSON\nFemale presenting\, 30s\, Swedish accent\nA Catholic missionary and baby nurse\, currently serving as a companion to Princess Dragomiroff.  Deeply devout. This character may be funny\, but should not be played as a caricature for laughs.  \n  \nCOUNTESS ANDRENYI\nFemale presenting\, 25-35\, Hungarian accent\nIn addition to being married to a count (and thus\, nobility)\, she also is a doctor. Beautiful\, educated\, charming\, and intelligent enough to match wits with Poirot. Her wit is genuinely sharp\, not intentionally funny.  \n  \nHELEN HUBBARD\nFemale presenting\, 45-60\, American accent.\nNot exactly what she seems\, Hubbard comes across as a gregarious\, loud\, bold\, obnoxious American busybody who has been married multiple times.  Role requires broad\, comic energy; big and fearless without losing likeability. Must be comfortable with minor singing and dancing.  \n  \nSAMUEL RATCHETT\nMale presenting\, 35-50\, American accent\nA dangerous and unlikable man\, full of entitlement\, with a hair trigger temper. Must have a forceful personality\, and come across as someone not to be trusted or crossed.\nNOTE: Role may double with Col. Arbuthnot  \n  \nRoles are open to racially diverse and gender-inclusive casting for actors of all physical and neurological abilities. Our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender nonconforming\, genderqueer\, transgender\, and nonbinary actors to select the roles they most identify with. \n  \nQuestions can be directed to the ACT Office. \nPhone: 814-943-4357 \nEmail: act@altoonacommunitytheatre.com
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: Murder on the Orient Express
DESCRIPTION:Agatha Christie’s\nMurder on the Orient Express\nAdapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig\nAUDITIONS: September 27 from 2-5pm & September 28 from 6-9pm \nPerformances: November 12\, 13\, & 14 at 7:30 PM  & November 15 at 2 PM\nDirected by Kalyn Everett\nOpen auditions for this glamorous\, laugh-filled stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic locked-room mystery will take place Sunday September 27  from 3 PM to 6 PM & and Monday September 28 starting at 6 PM to to 9 PM  in the Altoona Community Theatre Rehearsal Hall\, 1213 12th Street\, Downtown Altoona.  \nAuditions will consist of readings from the script. While no preparation is required\, the audition scenes/sides can be found at the following link for those that would like to review them in advance. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-zjgT_dEJHiPaXwugcNtRUUl4rX3JgGl?usp=sharing \nActors must be available for all performances (dates listed above). Availability for rehearsals will be asked at auditions\, please be prepared to list all conflicts from auditions to performance dates. If you are unable to attend general auditions\, please contact the ACT Office at least two weeks in advance to discuss scheduling an alternative audition time. \nAuditionees need only attend one night of open auditions unless asked to attend callbacks\, expected to take place the evening of Wednesday\, September 30 as needed. \nRehearsals are expected to begin shortly after auditions. Rehearsals are expected to occur4 mainly weekday evenings\, some weekends as needed. Subject to change based on actor availability. \n  \nAbout the Show:\nWhen a snowdrift stops the Orient Express\, an American tycoon is discovered murdered in a locked compartment. Agatha Christie’s classic locked‑room mystery\, adapted by Tony-nominated playwright Ken Ludwig\, becomes a fast‑moving\, witty\, and theatrical whodunit. Balancing razor‑sharp plotting with buoyant comic energy\, Detective Hercule Poirot races to unmask a killer among a trainload of colorful suspects. \nLudwig’s comic twists lift the period glitz and moral dilemma into laugh‑out‑loud theatricality while preserving Christie’s ingenious plot. Expect elegant 1930’s style\, a brilliant detective\, an ensemble of flamboyant suspects\, and a crowd‑pleasing climax that will leave you guessing and grinning. Join us for an evening of suspense\, glamour\, intrigue\, and laughter. \n“A murder mystery with a wink—brisk\, witty\, and utterly satisfying.” — The Daily Herald \n  \nAvailable Roles:\nAll roles are available. No prior theatrical or ACT experience is required.  \nA note on accents: Several roles call for European accents (see character breakdowns below). While accents are welcome at auditions\, don’t worry about mastering an accent for auditions. We’re looking for actors who can commit to a character’s energy and intention. Accent work will occur in rehearsal for anyone cast.  \n  \nHERCULE POIROT\nMale presenting\, 40-65\, Belgian accent. Principal character.\nAgatha Christie’s most famous detective. Poirot is fastidious\, thorough\, a touch ridiculous\, and incredibly observant and intelligent. He is both arrogant and humble to a fault. He is an observer of people\, astute at analyzing why people behave as they do\, and firmly believes that most crimes can be solved primarily by observation\, psychology\, and thinking them through. He values intelligence and the rule of law above all else. \n  \nMONSIEUR BOUC\nMale presenting\, 40-65\, Belgian accent\,\nThe owner of Wagon Lit\, Orient Express. Bouc is a middle-aged man with a youthful vigor and attitude. Gregarious\, honest and forthright\, he puts his friends and customers above profit\, although he is concerned about his company’s image. He is not a match for Poirot in intelligence\, however.  \n  \nMARY DEBENHAM\nFemale presenting\, mid 20s-30s\, English (standard) accent.\nA governess. Anxious\, but also cool and determined\, Mary has a certain sadness about her\, as well as many secrets. She is having a secret affair with Colonel Arbuthnot. Must be comfortable kissing on stage.  \n  \nCOLONEL ARBUTHNOT\nMale presenting\, 30s\, Scottish accent.\nA military man of the old fashioned type\, possibly old-money\, and used to being obeyed without question. He is strong\, charismatic\, but also problematic in some of his personal views. Having a secret affair with Mary. Has a temper. Must be comfortable kissing on stage.\nNOTE: Role may double with Sam Ratchett  \n  \nHECTOR MCQUEEN\nMale presenting\, 23-35\, American accent\nPersonal assistant and secretary to Samuel Ratchett\, McQueen is a nervous character with a stutter that appears when he is especially anxious. Seems rather new to his profession. Talks a bit too much. \n  \nMICHEL\nMale presenting\, 40s\, French accent\nCompetent and organized\, Michel is the conductor for the first class carriages of the Orient Express. Handles himself well in a crisis\, and is very good at his job. Must be believably old enough to have an adult daughter.\nNOTE: This actor will double as the Head Waiter of the Tokatilian Hotel \n  \nPRINCESS DRAGOMIROFF\nFemale presenting\, 60s-70s\, Russian accent\nDisplaced Russian nobility. The Princess is a battleship: determined\, arrogant\, and accustomed to getting her way. She travels a great deal\, and holds very decided opinions. Has a foreboding presence\, almost immoveable.  \n  \nGRETA OHLSSON\nFemale presenting\, 30s\, Swedish accent\nA Catholic missionary and baby nurse\, currently serving as a companion to Princess Dragomiroff.  Deeply devout. This character may be funny\, but should not be played as a caricature for laughs.  \n  \nCOUNTESS ANDRENYI\nFemale presenting\, 25-35\, Hungarian accent\nIn addition to being married to a count (and thus\, nobility)\, she also is a doctor. Beautiful\, educated\, charming\, and intelligent enough to match wits with Poirot. Her wit is genuinely sharp\, not intentionally funny.  \n  \nHELEN HUBBARD\nFemale presenting\, 45-60\, American accent.\nNot exactly what she seems\, Hubbard comes across as a gregarious\, loud\, bold\, obnoxious American busybody who has been married multiple times.  Role requires broad\, comic energy; big and fearless without losing likeability. Must be comfortable with minor singing and dancing.  \n  \nSAMUEL RATCHETT\nMale presenting\, 35-50\, American accent\nA dangerous and unlikable man\, full of entitlement\, with a hair trigger temper. Must have a forceful personality\, and come across as someone not to be trusted or crossed.\nNOTE: Role may double with Col. Arbuthnot  \n  \nRoles are open to racially diverse and gender-inclusive casting for actors of all physical and neurological abilities. Our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender nonconforming\, genderqueer\, transgender\, and nonbinary actors to select the roles they most identify with. \n  \nQuestions can be directed to the ACT Office. \nPhone: 814-943-4357 \nEmail: act@altoonacommunitytheatre.com
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LOCATION:ACT Rehearsal Hall\, 1213 12th St\, Altoona\, PA\, 16601\, United States
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