AZACT AUDITION NOTICE
AGES 12-ADULT (Plus 1 10-12 year old male role)
CHARACTER LIST AND ALL INFO AZACT.org
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Review Highlights: COME FROM AWAY - The Phoenix Theatre Company
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| Amy Jo Halliday and Cast Photo by Brennen Russell |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
Click here for more information on this production that runs through March 29
"Come from Away is one of those musicals whose themes resonate long after the curtain call. Centered on empathy, generosity, and the power of human connection, the show transcends the idea of a simple feel-good musical centered around the tragic events of the September 11th terrorist attacks and becomes something far more meaningful. The Phoenix Theatre Company's production, which is the area premiere of the show, fully embraces those ideas. It is comforting, uplifting, and deeply emotional without ever tipping into sentimentality. It reminds us that even in moments of global fear and uncertainty, or in the heated political environment of today, compassion, kindness to strangers, and shared experiences can create lasting bonds." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
"In today’s hostile and confrontational world, it is the perfect time to present a calming and upbeat musical like “Come From Away” in a brilliantly staged The Phoenix Theatre Company production...the artful TPTC production, smashingly staged by Michael Barnard and performed by a remarkable ensemble of superb performers, equals Broadway’s original staging. It’s a wonderfully rich, thoroughly touching performance that brings these tireless and remarkable people alive. Each Gander townsperson is unique and quirky but the challenge unities them as they care for the assortment of passengers from around the world." -Chris Curcio, Curtain Up Phoenix (click here to read the complete review)
"takes what could have been a maudlin civic pageant—a musical about 9/11’s emotional aftershocks in the backwoods of Newfoundland—and turns it into something human-sized and full of quicksilver emotion. The show zips by in 100 unbroken minutes: it moves the way people do when they’re trying to stay useful in a crisis....takes what could have been a maudlin civic pageant—a musical about 9/11’s emotional aftershocks in the backwoods of Newfoundland—and turns it into something human-sized and full of quicksilver emotion. The show zips by in 100 unbroken minutes: it moves the way people do when they’re trying to stay useful in a crisis." - David Appleford, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)
Auditions for OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre announced for February 15
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 | 2 - 6 pm
Synopsis
Tengo famiglia! Every Sunday, Nick crosses the river to New Jersey and has dinner with both sets of his Italian American grandparents since his parents retired and moved to Florida. Nick's grandparents inundate him with family tradition and lots of food! But Nick has dreams, and when he receives the perfect job offer from the west coast, he is determined to take it. His grandparents – Frank, Aida, Nunzio, and Emma – are just as determined that he stay put. How could he betray his family’s love to move to Seattle, for a job, they wonder? Thus, they concoct a series of shameless schemes and hilarious shenanigans to keep Nick from leaving — including introducing him to the woman of his dreams. From the author of our 2024 Season’s heartwarming comedy The Last Romance, you’ll laugh out loud and wipe away the tears as Nick and his grandparents discover the true meaning of "Tengo famiglia".
Author
Joe DiPietro
Playing Dates
May 14, 2026 - June 20, 2026
Audition Location
Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
8989 E Via Linda, Ste 118, Scottsdale AZ 85255
Audition Overview
Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script - with the sides provided (uploaded to the Casting Manager site). Note: all four grandparents are loud, passionate, loving Italian Americans who believe family is everything. The director is not asking for accents; the director is looking for actors to pronounce the Italian words authentically.
AUDITION SIDES: Are posted on the Casting Manager site. Please prepare the side(s) listed for a particular Role(s) that you wish to be considered for.
CALLBACKS: (by invitation only) will be held Monday, February 16th in the evening
REHEARSALS: First Rehearsal Read Thru will be on April 6. Rehearsals are typically held on Monday through Thursday evenings (6-10 pm) and Saturdays (10 am-1 pm). No rehearsal conflicts will be allowed after May 2.
There will be no understudies. If you are not available for ALL performances, including TBDs, we cannot cast you in this production. Our goal is to cast the very best actors. Auditions are in-person only; no videos.
Stipend
Stipend $325 for 26 performances (plus additional stipend pending total number of performances)
Director
Janis Webb
All Roles Available
Nick
Male, Age 25 – 35
Italian American from New Jersey. Hard-charging marketing executive from NYC, desiring independence.
Caitlin
Female, Age 20 – 30
Attractive and charming Irish American
Frank
Male, Age 65 – 75
Nick’s maternal grandfather; All four grandparents are loud, passionate, loving Italian Americans who believe family is everything.
Aida
Female, Age 60 – 70
Frank's wife; All four grandparents are loud, passionate, loving Italian Americans who believe family is everything.
Nunzio
Male, Age 60 – 70
Nick’s paternal grandfather; All four grandparents are loud, passionate, loving Italian Americans who believe family is everything.
Emma
Female, Age 60 – 70
Nunzio's wife; All four grandparents are loud, passionate, loving Italian Americans who believe family is everything.
Cast announced for THE SECRET GARDEN at Fountain Hills Theater
Jamie Bauschka Mrs. Medlock/Dreamer
Patrick Bejar Fakir/Dreamer
Bill Bennett Major Holmes/Dreamer
Jesse Berger Dr. Neville Craven
Zeke Collins Dickon
Ross Collins Ben
Lacey Dixon Lily
Cha Cha Giffen Mary Lennox
Emma Giffen Rose/Dreamer
Morgan Goldberg Martha
Marisa Graham Ayah/Dreamer
Dana Graybeal Captain Albert Lennox/Dreamer
Alaric Harris-Wylde Colin
Winnie Harris-Wylde Claire Holmes Dreamer/Jane
Chad Millar Archibald Craven
Cris Mory Lieutenant Ian Shaw/Dreamer
Jessica Shepler Mrs. Wright/Dreamer
Robyn Tye-Lennex Alice Shelley Dreamer/Mrs. Winthrop
Film Lineup Announced for 2026 Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival
ALL GOD’S CHILDREN
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Monday 2/23 3pm
When tensions rise between Jewish and Black Brooklynites, a Rabbi and a Reverend launch a radical experiment to unite their congregations. Filmed over five years, this powerful documentary reveals the struggles and hope as two communities confront their complex histories, striving to build a blueprint for lasting unity and compassion.
BELLA
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Sunday 2/22 7pm
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Thursday 2/26 7pm
When Yaki realizes who Bella is - a curly-plumaged valuable dove and his sole inheritance - it is already too late. Yaki embarks on a chaotic road trip to retrieve her. Joined by friends, they face checkpoints and stolen cars in a race to a Jerusalem beauty pageant. Blending absurd comedy with tender drama, Bella embodies survival and reconciliation.
A BURNING MAN
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Monday 2/16 7pm
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Thursday 2/26 7pm
A father drives his soldier son to a military base but, overwhelmed by anxiety, cannot bring himself to leave. Waiting beneath an acacia tree, his vigil deepens as unexpected visitors arrive, offering solace, understanding, and gifts. The film captures “the reality of parental dread through an unexpected lens.”
CHARLES GRODIN: REBEL WITH A CAUSE
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Sunday 2/15 7pm
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Sunday 2/22 3pm
You know Charles Grodin as the deadpan genius of Midnight Run and Beethoven, but this star-studded documentary reveals his most powerful role off-screen: a tireless advocate for the wrongly convicted. The film celebrates a brilliant entertainer who used humor and his voice to fight for justice.
THE HEARTBREAK KID
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Sunday 3/1 11am
A standout Charles Grodin classic, this 1972 film directed by Elaine May is a rare opportunity to see the masterpiece that never loses its bite. “an uproariously funny confluence of top-shelf talent, finding bittersweet humor in attitudes toward love and marriage in early ’70s America.” (Rotten Tomatoes)
ELIE WIESEL: SOUL ON FIRE
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Sunday 2/22 2:00pm
An intimate portrait, the first made with the Wiesel family’s cooperation since his death, that reveals the man behind the legend. Followed by a discussion with the director, Oren Rudavsky, co-sponsored by the Phoenix Holocaust Assoc and the Hilton Holocaust Education Center.
EVERYTHING’S KOSHER
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Tuesday 2/17 3pm
Can a pastrami sandwich heal history? Adam Fried, a divorced Jewish father from Chicago, thinks so. Determined not to abandon his German-born daughter he moves to a small German town near a former Concentration Camp. Walking streets marked by Holocaust memorial stones, Adam is inspired by a bold idea: opening a Jewish deli in the area where Kristallnacht erupted. Everything’s Kosher is a heartwarming and surprising documentary about love, resilience, and memory—one pastrami sandwich at a time.
FANTASY LIFE
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Tuesday 2/17 7pm
After losing his job and spiraling into a panic attack, Sam lands an unlikely babysitting job for the grandchildren of his psychiatrist (Judd Hirsch). Drawn into the orbit of their mother (Amanda Peet), an actor stuck in a stalled career and a troubled marriage, Sam spends the summer with the extended family.
FOR THE LOVE OF A WOMAN
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Monday 2/16 3pm
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Sunday 2/22 7pm
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Monday 2/23 7pm
It is 1970 in the U.S. and Esther and Professor Zayde uncover a long-buried secret in Israel, revealing a tragic 1930s love story. A star-studded cast illuminates this award-winning adaptation of Meir Shalev’s The Loves of Judith.
FRONTIER
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Tuesday 2/17 3pm
In a remote Pyrenean outpost during WWII, a Spanish customs officer secretly guides Jewish refugees across the border from Nazi-occupied France, defying Nazis, Franco’s regime, and the ghosts of the Spanish Civil War. As danger closes in, he and his wife risk everything in a pulse-pounding fight for humanity. Frontier is a gripping tribute to quiet heroes and breathtaking courage.
HEAVEN AND EARTH
[SOLD OUT]: OPENING NIGHT Thursday 2/12 7pm
U.S. Premiere
Maya and Aviv seem to have the perfect life, but everything shatters when a routine medical test uncovers a shocking secret. As Maya digs deeper, she unravels contradictions that turn this family drama into a gripping thriller. Special guests actress Hila Saada (Maya) and Ruby Doaniass (Director) join us for a live conversation led by TV host Assi Azar after the film.
HOLA CHAU
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Sunday 2/15 3pm
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Monday 2/16 7pm
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Sunday 3/1 7pm
This heartwarming dramedy delivers laughs, a few tears, and a reminder of the ties that bind us. Marcello shares a crowded home with his wife, their adult children, a son-in-law, a grandchild, and a sharp-tongued mother-in-law. When his estranged father and sister arrive for a three-week visit after a decade apart, chaos, culture clashes, and unexpected connections follow.
HONORABLE MR. MORGENTHAU
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Wednesday 2/25 3pm
A gripping documentary journey through archival materials and striking cinematography reveals Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr.’s fight to challenge U.S. immigration policy during the Holocaust. Exposing political obstruction and government anti-Semitism that blocked Jewish rescue efforts, the film's thriller-like tension resonates today in its parallels to modern immigration issues. Followed by a discussion with the director, Hilan Warshaw.
I HAD THE HEART
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Monday 2/23 7pm with a musical program
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Sunday 3/1 3pm
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Sunday 3/1 7pm
In Argentina, Moti Cohen, a once-famous music producer, gets one last shot at redemption and a return to former glory when a tango talent contest leads him to a gifted mechanic and singer. Together they chase a fresh start in this uplifting, music-filled story.
JERUSALEM ‘67
[SOLD OUT] Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Wednesday 2/18 7pm
This gripping drama follows a young wife, mother, and former army medic in Jerusalem. As fighting reaches her doorstep during the Six Day War, she volunteers as an ambulance driver, racing to save the wounded. Inspired by the true story of Esther Arditi, the only woman to ever receive the Israeli Medal of Distinguished Service in Israel’s military history. Followed by a discussion with the executive producer Joseph Schick.
KEEPING THE FAITH, a Shorts Program
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Wednesday 2/18 3pm
This 94-minute program features seven short films from around the world about Jewish faith, each offering a unique lens on ritual, identity, community, and spiritual resilience. Together they create a vivid global mosaic, blending personal stories and cultural perspectives to illuminate the richness and contemporary diversity of Jewish life.
L’CHAIM TO LIFE WITH LAUGHTER, , a Shorts Program
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Wednesday 2/25 7pm
A vibrant collection of eight Jewish comedy shorts celebrating sharp wit, cultural quirks, and timeless humor. From awkward family moments to bold modern mishaps, each film brings a fresh, funny spin on Jewish identity. Fast-paced, heartfelt, and delightfully offbeat, this 90-minute program delivers big laughs in small doses.
LABORS OF LOVE: THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF HENRIETTA SZOLD
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Sunday 2/22 3pm
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Tuesday 2/24 11am
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Thursday 2/26 3pm
Henrietta Szold is best known for founding Hadassah, but her legacy goes far deeper. This documentary shines a light on her tireless advocacy for immigrants, her fight for Arab-Jewish equality, and her leadership of the Youth Aliyah movement, which saved 11,000 children during the Holocaust. A long-overdue tribute to a pioneering activist.
THE LAST TWINS
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Tuesday 2/17 7pm
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Thursday 2/19 3pm
Narrated by Liev Schreiber, this powerful documentary reveals the never-before-told story of Erno "Zvi" Spiegel, an Auschwitz prisoner who risked his life to protect dozens of young twin boys from Dr. Mengele's horrific experiments and led them to safety. Their extraordinary lives of love and meaning are the ultimate refutation of Nazi evil. It's a deeply moving, essential watch.
LOST IN TERRITORIES
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Tuesday 2/24 3pm
Inspired by Wild Tales, this sharp, witty film delivers five short, self-contained tales that reveal the dark humor in the absurdity of living side-by-side in the West Bank. Navigating rockets, fences, and neighborly disputes, it paints a "Wild West of the Middle East", where chaos reigns. An unflinching, unforgettable comedy of survival told with bite, heart, and relentless edge today.
ONCE UPON MY MOTHER
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Sunday 2/15 3pm
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Sunday 2/15 7pm
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Thursday 2/19 3pm
Set in 1970s Paris and inspired by a true story, this joyful, heartfelt family saga follows Esther Perez, an unforgettable mother who refuses to let anything stand in the way of her son’s fraught future. “An inspiring, poignant, passionate and, at times, lighthearted film about and wrapped in love. Truly sublime, not to be missed!” – Rotten Tomatoes
THE PIANIST’S CHOICE
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Thursday 2/19 7pm
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Tuesday 2/24 7pm
This beautifully crafted period drama weaves a historical romance with a moral dilemma. In 1930s Paris, talented pianist Francois falls for Rachel, his older Jewish piano teacher who champions his career. As their romance blossoms, the shadow of the Nazi invasion looms, and Francois faces impossible choices.
REBOUND
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Sunday 2/22 11am
Rebound: A Year of Triumph and Tragedy at Yeshiva University Basketball follows the 2023–24 Maccabees as they chase a championship while grappling with the emotional impact of the October 7 attacks, which deeply affected the team and their community.
THE RING
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Sunday 2/15 3pm
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Sunday 2/15 7pm
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Sunday 3/1 7pm
Desperate to reclaim a ring his mother traded to a Nazi, a religious, compulsive gambler drags his estranged daughter on a poignant journey to Budapest. Balancing humor with heartbreak, the film explores the secrets, regrets, and love that shape three generations in a poignant story of loss, discovery, and closure.
THE ROAD BETWEEN US
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Thursday 2/26 3pm
During the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, retired Israeli general Noam Tibon risks everything to rescue his family. Heart-pounding and deeply human, the film reveals resilience, nuance, and hope amid horror—an absolute must-watch story of survival and heroism.
SABOTAGE
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Tuesday 2/24 7pm
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Sunday 3/1 3pm
This remarkable true story shines a light on four Jewish women imprisoned in Auschwitz who courageously sabotaged the Nazi war machine.
THE SEA
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Thursday 2/19 7pm
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Sunday 2/22 7pm
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Monday 2/23 3pm
A 12-year-old Palestinian boy dreams of seeing the Mediterranean for the first time and sets out alone after being turned away at a military checkpoint. His undocumented father abandons work and risks arrest to find him. Winner of five Israeli Ophir Awards, this tense and deeply human film is Israel’s Oscar submission for Best International Feature.
SWEDISHKAYT: YIDLIFE CRISIS IN STOCKHOLM
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Tuesday 2/24 3pm
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Thursday 2/26 7pm
Swedishkayt follows Canadian comedy duo YidLife Crisis on a whirlwind journey through Stockholm’s Jewish community. From Yiddish-speaking cousins to candid chats with local youth, they uncover history, humor, and resilience—celebrating language, culture, and the joy of finding unexpected connections across continents. In Scottsdale, the duo, Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman, will be with us to take questions and share their signature humor on their first official visit to Phoenix!
TATAMI
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Sunday 3/1 3pm
Tatami follows Iranian judoka Leila and her coach Maryam at the World Judo Championships, where a regime ultimatum orders Leila to fake an injury to avoid facing an Israeli opponent. Co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker, this sports film is also a gripping, timely political thriller about courage, sacrifice, and survival.
Monday, February 2, 2026
Auditions for DISNEY'S FINDING NEMO, JR at Limelight Performing Arts announced for February 11
FINDING NEMO JR
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
CASTING AGES 18 and under
AUDITIONS In Person Wednesday, February 11 from 6:30-8:30pm
VIDEO AUDITIONS Due Wednesday, February 11 at 9pm
CALLBACKS: Friday, February 13 *not everyone will need to attend a callback. We will only be scheduling callbacks by appointment 4:30-6:30pm for specific roles, not all roles)
VIDEO CALLBACKS Due Friday, February 13 at 9pm
CAST MEETING Tuesday, February 17 at 6pm
FIRST REHEARSAL: Wednesday, February 18
PERFORMANCES AT STUDIO 3: April 24-May 9
There will be Sunday performances for this show. Please indicate on your audition application if you cannot perform or rehearse on Sunday
This show will be DOUBLE CAST. If there are performance dates you cannot attend (for dance competitions, etc) please note that on your application.:
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: *SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Not all actors will be called for all rehearsals . JR Ensemble will rehearse ONE day a week until closer to showtime.
Wednesdays, February 17 – April 15
Fridays, February 19 – April 17
Saturdays, February 20 – April 18
Tech Rehearsals April 20-23
Performances April 24 – May 9
Let us know if you cannot perform on a Sunday
PARTICIPATION FEE:
$300 for actors 18 and under still in school (who are ALL IN and want to be in multiple parts of the show or leading/supporting roles) *includes a cast shirt
$200 for jr ensemble actors ages 4-7 cast in this role (only in limited parts of the show, limited rehearsal time)
Application for scholarships are due on the date of your audition.
VOLUNTEER HOURS
The cast will be required to complete volunteer hours for the show, as outlined in the Limelight guide above: What to Expect.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
Check out the materials at the MTI Audition Central Website.
Choose ANY 2 characters to read for at your audition (print these sides and bring with you)
Then prepare any 30-60 second song that showcases your voice. You may sing from the show OR any musical theatre or Disney song.
Come dressed to dance.
QUESTIONS ABOUT AUDITIONS?
Email us at limelightartsaz@gmail.com or message us on FB or IG.
Review Highlights: 42ND STREET - Arizona Broadway Theatre
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| Kiel Klaphake and Elyssa Blonder Photo by Alexxis Grant, Timeless Present Photos |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
Click here for more information on this production that runs through February 27
"The classic Broadway musical 42nd Street is a love letter to show business, and Arizona Broadway Theatre's solid production of this beloved show leans fully into the humor, romance, and infectious joy that have made the show a favorite for decades. From the opening tap steps when the curtain partly rises and you only see the fancy feet work from the large ensemble, to the impressive finale, the choreography and dancing deliver a nonstop parade of toe-tapping, showstopping musical numbers." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
"this sparkling musical is a brand of theater that’s all surface and shimmer and doesn’t pretend to be otherwise. In an era when so many classic musicals are being reimagined, director Danny Gorman chooses not to modernize but to preserve. ABT’s production is a vintage valentine to an era when musicals believed that a plucky kid from Allentown PA with good ankles and the right attitude could conquer Broadway before lunch." - David Appleford, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)
WEEK AT A GLANCE: February 2-February 8, 2026
Click on any show title to get more information on that production
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Cast announced for THE MOUSETRAP at Desert Foothills Theater
Josh Aaron as Giles Ralston
Gordon Digby as Major Metcalf
Shawnie Fesyk as Mrs. Boyle
Chris Fletcher as Detective Sgt. Trotter
William Randles as Christopher Wren
James Rowe as Mr. Paravicini
Brookyln Stetz as Mollie Ralston
Alexa White as Miss Casewell
Friday, January 30, 2026
Thursday, January 29, 2026
THE TRAGEDY OF JULIUS CAESAR - Oracle Theatre Company - March 13-15, 2026
Beware the Ides of March. Following the defeat of Pompey and victory against his military rivals, Julius Caesar continues to amount a surging influence of power in government and over the people of Rome. But lurking in the shadows, a political conspiracy builds that will lead up to Caesar's assassination and the subsequent Roman Civil War as a result. The question remains, what does it mean to take a stand and how far would you be willing to go for what you believe in?
March 13th: 7 PM
March 14th: 2 PM & 7 PM
March 15th: 2 PM
Main Street Creative Arts Center.
Address: 933 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85203
Auditions for the role of Shroeder in YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN at Banzerini House announced for January 31-February 7
“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Banzerini House is seeking a standout young performer to bring Schroeder to life-- the intense, brilliant, piano-loving soul of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
Schroeder is not just “the piano kid.”
He is passionate. Focused. Utterly devoted to music. Especially Beethoven. His seriousness provides some of the show’s most hilarious and heartfelt moments, making this role a true scene-stealer for the right actor.
Auditions Jan 31- Feb7
Download your info sheet and schedule your audition here!
Video Audition submissions for BONNIE & CLYDE at Limelight Performing Arts due by February 3
BONNIE & CLYDE
At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America’s most renowned folk heroes and Texas law enforcement’s worst nightmares. Fearless, shameless and alluring, the Tony-nominated Bonnie & Clyde, from the legendary Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, Civil War, Dracula) is the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire country.
CASTING AGES 14+ (with 2 roles for ages 10+: Young Bonnie & Young Clyde)
INITIAL AUDITIONS will be by Video only. Callbacks will be emailed as we receive videos. Earlier videos submitted will receive callback notices sooner.
VIDEO AUDITIONS Due Tuesday, February 3
CALLBACKS Wednesday, February 4 from 6:30-9pm
CAST MEETING: Wednesday, February 11 8:30-9:15pm
FIRST REHEARSAL: Wednesday, February 11 6:30-8:30pm
PERFORMANCES AT STUDIO 3: March 27-April 4 *possible extension April 12
This show may be DOUBLE CAST or will have UNDERSTUDIES.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: *SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Not all actors are called for all rehearsals. These are the possible days that rehearsals will be scheduled. Please plan to have rehearsal conflicts listed on your audition application.
Wednesdays, February 11 – March 18
Fridays, February 13 – March 20
Saturdays, February 14 – March 21
Tech Rehearsals March 23-26
Performances March 27, 28, 29, 30, April 1, 2, 3, 4
Let us know if you cannot perform on a Sunday
PARTICIPATION FEE: (Youth ages 18 and under, still in school): $300 and includes a cast shirt and cast photo. Scholarships are available. Application for scholarships are due on the date of your audition. Additional scholarships available to committee leads. Adults age 18+ (high school grads) must pay a $150 deposit, which will be returned upon completion of strike and volunteer hours.
VOLUNTEER HOURS
Cast families will be required to complete 10 volunteer hours for the show, work 2 show shifts, and participate in strike as outlined in the Limelight guide above: What to Expect
WHAT TO PREPARE:
For your video audition, Please read for 1-2 characters in the audition sides provided. Sing any 30 seconds of a song from the show (or in a similar style as the show).
We will sing from the show for callbacks, and read sides. Familiarize yourself especially with key duet songs as we may teach parts of duets to see how certain pairs sound together.
For video auditions, you may film any 2 characters with someone reading the lines of the other characters in the scene.
QUESTIONS ABOUT AUDITIONS?
Email us at limelightartsaz@gmail.com or message us on FB or IG
Review Highlights: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE - National Tour: ASU Gammage
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| Nick Fradiani, Robert Westenberg, and Lisa Reneé Pitts Photo by Jeremy Daniel |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
Click here for more information on this production that runs through February 1
"The national tour of A Beautiful Noise delivers a crowd-pleasing celebration of one of pop music's most successful icons, even if it does not always reach the narrative heights of other jukebox musicals like Jersey Boys or Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Where the show truly succeeds is in its fresh framing device and, most importantly, in the sheer power and familiarity of Neil Diamond's songs. Using Diamond's therapy sessions as a lens through which he reflects on his life and career is an unusual theatrical approach, and while it is not always seamless, it offers moments of insight and emotional depth that feel fresh within the genre." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
"Titled after Neil Diamond’s 1976 album of the same name, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL aims for something more intimate and riskier than the average jukebox musical. Rather than simply charting a performer’s rise to fame, it presents a man in conversation with his past where he’s both haunted and sustained by the songs he wrote to survive it. The structure is unorthodox and quietly daring." - David Appleford, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)
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