CYPT Audition Dates & Times For CRAZY FOR YOU 5/7-9

Cincinnati Young People's Theatre (CYPT) Announces Audition Dates and Times For its 30th Annual Summer Musical

Tim Perrino, Director; Steve Goers, Music Director; Jennifer Martin, Choreographer; Allison Hinkel and Kim Mueller, Production Stage Managers

The Show: Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin; Book by Ken Ludwig
Co-Conception by Ken Ludwig and Mike Ockrent; Inspired by Material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan
Originally produced on Broadway by Roger Horchow and ElizaBeth Williams
CRAZY FOR YOU^TM is the story of Bobby Child, a well-to-do 1930's playboy, who's dream in life is to dance. And despite the serious efforts of his mother and soon-to-be-ex-fiancee, Bobby achieves his dream! Memorable Gershwin tunes include I Can't Be Bothered Now, Bidin' My Time, I Got Rhythm, Naughty Baby, They Can't Take That Away from Me, But Not for Me, Nice Work if You Can Get It, Embraceable You and Someone to Watch Over Me. It's a high energy comedy which includes mistaken identity, plot twists, fabulous dance numbers and classic Gershwin music.

AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD: WHERE:
Saturday, May 7th, 2011 Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
Sunday, May 8th, 2011 4990 Glenway Avenue
Monday, May 9th, 2011 Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 241 6550

Auditions are by appointment only and can be set up as of today.
To set up your audition appointment (and request a particular time slot) email Jennifer Perrino, Producer at jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com OR call 513.241.6550.

(See scheduled audition time slots below - item #3. Read further for information about tech positions)

REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be 13 - 19 years of age at the time of the audition

2. All auditionees MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO AUDITION by:
A) Email Jennifer Perrino at jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com
OR
B) Call 513 241 6550

Please note: You must provide your age, a good phone number and an email address when setting up your audition.

You may request a specific time slot as listed in #3 below:

3. Audition times include: May 7th @ 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 1:00 pm; 2:00 pm
May 8th @ 1:00 pm, 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00 pm
May 9th @ 6:00, 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 pm

4. It is important you arrive 15-20 minutes BEFORE your scheduled audition time to fill out paperwork.

5. Please prepare a musical theatre song that best represents your singing voice (please bring sheet music for our accompanist). Please note: Do not expect to sing a cappella or with pre-recorded music.

6. Dress appropriately as you will be required to complete a dance audition. Please bring tap shoes if you own them.

7. You will be asked to read from the script as well.

All auditionees must complete all three parts of the audition process (singing, reading script, dancing). If all areas are not completed, then he/she will not be considered for a role in the show.

Participation Fee: All participants (on stage and off) are required to pay a participation fee for this summer program. Fee will be due at the first rehearsal: $135.00 for performers (includes costume and show t-shirt); $50.00 for Techies (includes show t-shirt).

Attention Techies: Interviews will be set up for those interested in working tech for this production. Set up your audition by calling the box office at 513.241.6550 Monday - Saturday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Or email Jennifer Perrino, Producer at jennifeperrino@covedalecenter.com to request a particular time slot.

Interviews slots include: May 7th @ 9:00 am and 10:00 am
May 8th @ 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
May 9th @ 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Please Note: A limited amount of funds are in place to assist with the participation fee. Funds are distributed on a confidential basis. Everyone is encouraged to audition, regardless of ability to pay! Choosing the cast of the show is based upon talent, enthusiasm and availability only. Ability to pay the participation fee is never a factor in casting decisions.

What is CYPT? Cincinnati Young People's Theatre (CYPT) provides a summer of great experience for performers and techies alike. Many of our members are now professional actors, singers, dancers, technicians and musicians. Others are Drama, Opera, Music Theatre, Voice, Music and Broadcasting majors at colleges all over the country. To date, over 2,100 teens have been a part of CYPT!

CYPT has produced 29 years of exciting shows, including: West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Footloose, 42nd Street, Children of Eden, Hello Dolly, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Anything Goes, The Pajama Game , Godspell, Les Miserables and many more!

CYPT is the recipient of the Post-Corbett Award for Outstanding Arts Organization, plus, the National Recreation and Parks Arts and Humanities Award, and the Ohio State Award for Best Student Program.

CYPT brings together 100 teens each summer, on stage and off. In 2010, participants came from 40 different schools, from all over the Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana region.

CYPT is for you! The teenage performer/techie interested in three things: 1) Theatrical Experience; 2) A Summer project with a difference; 3) A lot of new friends with the same interests.

Complete Performance Dates:

Friday July 29th 8:00 pm Wednesday August 3rd 8:00 pm
Saturday July 30th 8:00 pm Thursday August 4th 8:00 pm
Sunday July 31st 8:00 pm Friday August 5th 8:00 pm
Saturday August 6th 8:00 pm
Sunday August 7th 2:00 and 8:00 pm

Tickets on sale! Tickets may be purchased by calling the box office at 513 241 6550 OR via the web @ www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com

 

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