CIRCLE THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2012 SEASON AUDITIONS FOR THEIR 60TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON

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CONTACT Jana Veldheer

Director of Marketing & Production

(616) 632-1987

jveldheer@circletheatre.org

CIRCLE THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2012 SEASON AUDITIONS

February 2012, Grand Rapids, Michigan - Circle Theatre is pleased to announce the 2012 audition schedule for the 60th Anniversary Season.

Each year hundreds hopefuls head over to the campus of Aquinas College to vie for a role in five Main stage productions (three musicals and one play) and one Magic Circle production (theatre for young audiences).

Auditions for the 2012 season will take place the first weekend of March. Auditions will be held on Friday, March 9 from 6:00PM to 10:00PM and Saturday, March 10 from 10:00AM to 4:30PM

For more information on the Circle Theatre audition schedule and casting breakdowns or to schedule an audition, please visit www.circletheatre.org/Auditions2012.html

Circle Theatre is dedicated to enriching, entertaining and educating our community through exceptional theatrical arts in an intimate setting.

2012 SEASON

CABARET MAY 10 - 26

ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT JUNE 7 - 23

THE ADVENTURES OF TREASURE ISLAND JUNE 28 - JULY 1

HAIR JULY 12 - 28

SEE HOW THEY RUN AUGUST 9 - 25

THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL SEPTEMBER 6 - 22

# # #Community Circle Theatre 2012 Season Audition Information We always hope that our productions will reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity that we celebrate in our community. Performers from all backgrounds are encouraged to audition.

Community Circle Theatre |2012 Audition Notice

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2012 COMMUNITY CIRCLE THEATRE AUDITION NOTICE

Please call (616) 632-1987 to schedule an audition appointment, or visit our website to request an audition appointment.

All auditions will be held at the Kretschmer Recital Hall at the Art & Music Center, located on the campus of Aquinas College.

Please visit www.aquinas.edu/pdf/Campus_Map.pdf for map & directions.

Scripts & CD's are available for check out with a $5.00 deposit for each. Both are available at the Circle Theatre Box Office, located at the Performing Arts Center, on the Campus of Aquinas College, Monday - Friday, 12:00PM - 5:00PM.

For additional information, please visit the Circle Theatre website. (www.circletheatre.org/Auditions2012.html)

Additional questions and inquiries, please contact Jana Veldheer, at jveldheer@circletheatre.org

THE ADVENTURE OF TREASURE ISLAND [MAGIC CIRCLE] JUNE 28, 29, 30 & JULY 1Community Circle Theatre 2012 Season Audition Information We always hope that our productions will reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity that we celebrate in our community. Performers from all backgrounds are encouraged to audition.

Community Circle Theatre |2012 Audition Notice

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CABARET [MUSICAL]

BOOK BY Joe Masteroff BASED ON THE PLAY BY John Van Druten and Stories by Christopher Isherwood MUSIC BY John Kander LYRICS BY Fred Ebb

AUDITIONS (By Appointment ONLY):

Friday, MARCH 9 / 6:00PM - 9:30PM

Saturday, MARCH 10 / 10:00AM - 12:30PM

Please call (616) 632-1987 to schedule an audition appointment, or visit our website to request an audition appointment. Please prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show. Please bring music. An accompanist will be provided. Be prepared to dance.

CALLBACKS (By Request ONLY):

Sunday, MARCH 11 / 7:00PM - 10:00PM

CASTING: 9 Women & 9 Men Medium ensemble cast with multiple featured roles

Ages 16+

All must sing & move well

REHEARSALS BEGIN: Monday, MARCH 19, 2012

PERFORMANCES: MAY 10 - 12 / 16 - 20 / 23 - 26

PRODUCTION STAFF: DIRECTOR: Todd Avery

CHOREOGRAPHER: Mary Lohman

MUSIC DIRECTOR: Charles Hutchins STAGE MANAGER: Andrew Schneider

ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT [COMEDY]

BY Jeff Daniels

AUDITIONS: Friday, MARCH 9 / starting at 8:00PM

Saturday, MARCH 10 / starting at 12:00PM

Please call (616) 632-1987 to schedule an audition appointment, or visit our website to request an audition appointment. The audition will consist of reading from the script.

CALLBACKS (By Request ONLY):

Sunday, MARCH 11 / 12:00PM - 2:00PM

CASTING: 5 Men & 1 Woman, Ages 20's - 60's

REHEARSALS BEGIN: Monday, APRIL 23, 2012

PERFORMANCES: JUNE 7 - 9 / 13 - 17 / 20 - 23

PRODUCTION STAFF: DIRECTOR: Laural Merlington

STAGE MANAGER: Jessica LeugesCommunity Circle Theatre 2012 Season Audition Information We always hope that our productions will reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity that we celebrate in our community. Performers from all backgrounds are encouraged to audition.

Community Circle Theatre |2012 Audition Notice

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HAIR [MUSICAL]

BOOK AND LYRICS BY Gerome Ragni and James Rado MUSIC BY Galt MacDermot

AUDITIONS (By Appointment ONLY):

Friday, MARCH 9 / 6:00PM - 9:30PM

Saturday, MARCH 10 / 10:00AM - 12:30PM

Please call (616) 632-1987 to schedule an audition appointment, or visit our website to request an audition appointment. Please prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show. Please bring music. An accompanist will be provided. Be prepared to dance.

CALLBACKS (By Request ONLY):

Sunday, MARCH 11 / 10:00AM - 1:00 PM

CASTING: 5 Women & 5 Men +Large ensemble cast with multiple featured roles

Ages 16+ All must sing & move well

A diverse cast is desired for this production. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to audition!

REHEARSALS BEGIN: Monday, JUNE 4, 2012

PERFORMANCES: JULY 12 - 14 / 18 - 22 / 25 - 28

PRODUCTION STAFF: DIRECTOR: Fred Sebulske

CHOREOGRAPHER: Mary Lohman

MUSIC DIRECTOR: Michael Shanskey STAGE MANAGER: Chris Carnevale

SEE HOW THEY RUN [FARCE]

BY Philip King

AUDITIONS: Friday, MARCH 9 / starting at 7:00PM

Saturday, MARCH 10 / starting at 1:00PM

Please call (616) 632-1987 to schedule an audition appointment, or visit our website to request an audition appointment. The audition will consist of reading from the script.

*CALLBACKS (By Request ONLY):

Sunday, MARCH 11 / 4:00PM - 6:00PM

*Tom does not typically hold Callbacks, but if he does they will be held at this time.

CASTING: 3 Women & 6 Men, Ages 20's - 70's

REHEARSALS BEGIN: Wednesday, JUNE 20, 2012

PERFORMANCES: AUGUST 9 - 11 / 15 - 19 / 22 - 25

PRODUCTION STAFF: DIRECTOR: Tom Kaechele

STAGE MANAGER: Kathy BoylonCommunity Circle Theatre 2012 Season Audition Information We always hope that our productions will reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity that we celebrate in our community. Performers from all backgrounds are encouraged to audition.

Community Circle Theatre |2012 Audition Notice

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THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL [MUSICAL]

MUSIC & LYRICS BY David Nehls BOOK BY Betsy Kelso

AUDITIONS (By Appointment ONLY):

Friday, MARCH 9 / 6:00PM - 9:30PM

Saturday, MARCH 10 / 10:00AM - 12:30PM

Please call (616) 632-1987 to schedule an audition appointment, or visit our website to request an audition appointment. Please prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show. Please bring music. An accompanist will be provided. Be prepared to dance.

CALLBACKS (By Request ONLY):

Sunday, MARCH 11 / 5:00PM - 7:00PM

CASTING: 5 Women & 2 Men Ages 18 - 40's

All must sing & move well, with great comic timing.

REHEARSALS BEGIN: Monday, JULY 23, 2012

PERFORMANCES: SEPTEMBER 6 - 8 / 12 - 16 / 19 - 22

PRODUCTION STAFF: DIRECTOR: Randy Wyatt

CHOREOGRAPHER: Yesenia Gomez

MUSIC DIRECTOR: Wright McCargar STAGE MANAGER: Rob Karel

THE ADVENTURE OF TREASURE ISLAND [MAGIC CIRCLE]

DRAMATIZED BY Max Bush TAKEN FROM THE STORY BY Robert Louis Stevenson

AUDITIONS: Friday, MARCH 9 / starting at 6:00PM Saturday, MARCH 10 / starting at 2:00PM

Please call (616) 632-1987 to schedule an audition appointment, or visit our website to request an audition appointment. The audition will consist of reading from the script and various physical activities.

CALLBACKS: (By Request ONLY):

Sunday, MARCH 11 / 2:00PM - 4:00PM

CASTING: 7 Men & 2 Woman, Ages 18 - 60's; 1 Boy, Age 13 - 18

REHEARSALS BEGIN: Monday, MAY 7, 2012

PERFORMANCES: JUNE 28, 29, 30 & JULY 1

PRODUCTION STAFF: DIRECTOR: Rosanne Steffens STAGE MANAGER: Jason Marlett