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Auditions are open to everyone and are held at the Ashtabula Arts Center. You do not need prior theater experience to try out for a show. If you are not cast in an on-stage role, please consider volunteering on the backstage crew. Working behind the scenes at a show is a tremendously valuable experience for any performer – and a successful production is as dependent on the backstage team as it is on the cast.
There is no cost to audition for or take part in a G.B. or Straw Hat show. Please direct audition questions to Kimberly Godfrey, Director of Theater & Music, at (440) 964-3396.
Please bring a list of calendar conflicts for the director of the show you’re trying out for. Commitment is important, and the success of a production relies heavily on everyone from leads to ensemble being responsible and consistent in showing up for rehearsals.
Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. & Sunday, March 17, 4-7 p.m. Auditions for all 4 shows will be held on these dates.
Appointments encouraged; walk-ins welcome. Call (440) 964-3396 to schedule an appointment. Please come prepared with a song in the style of the show and a list of calendar conflicts. All Straw Hat shows begin at 7:30 p.m.
The online audition form is now closed. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to fill out a printed form .
Footloose
Roles available for teens & adults (actors as young as 12 will be considered and may audition.)
Callbacks (by invitation only): Tuesday, March 19
Rehearsals will begin April 8 and will generally be held Monday-Thursday between 6-9 p.m., with some Saturday a.m. or Sunday p.m. rehearsals.
Tech week: June 2-6 (All actors are expected to be present for tech week)
Performance dates: June 7-9 & 14-16, 7:30 p.m.
Directed by Kimberly Godfrey Warren
Disney’s My Son Pinnochio JR
roles available for ages 7-17
Callbacks TBD
Rehearsal start date TBD
Rehearsals will generally be held Monday-Thursday
Tech week: June 23-27 (All actors are expected to be present for tech week)
Performance dates: June 28-30 & July 5-7, 7:30 p.m.
Directed by Lisa Lowery
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
roles available for ages 15 and up
Callbacks (by invitation only): March 19 or 20
Rehearsals begin May 28
Tech week July 14-18 (All actors are expected to be present for tech week)
Performance dates: July 19-21 & 26-28, 7:30 p.m.
Directed by Mary Ann Kline
A Man of No Importance
roles available for age 30 & up
Callbacks (by invitation only): Tuesday, March 19
Rehearsals begin June 17
Rehearsals will generally be held Monday-Thursday between 6-9 p.m.
Tech week begins August 4-8 (All actors are expected to be present for tech week)
Performance dates: August 9-11 & 16-18
Directed by Stephen Rhodes
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