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Auditions at Ann Arbor Civic are open. Anyone from Ann Arbor or the surrounding area may audition for shows.  No pre-casting is allowed, and no one may become part of a show at A2CT without auditioning.   
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How to succeed in business without really trying

directed by: Andy Ballnik
show dates: june 10-13, 2010
auditions: Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28, at 2pm for men & 3:30pm for women, both days.
New callback date: Wednesday, March 31 at 7pm
Prepare 16 bars of a show tune that showcases your range & talent.
Auditions will also consist of dance and cold readings from the script.
Cast descriptions:
  -- J. Pierpont Finch: (Bari/Tenor - C to high Gb, age 18 - 30)   ambitious to a fault but also irrepressable, likeable, charming &  impish
  -- Rosemary Pilkington: (Mezzo - low A to B, age 18 - 30)  The woman behind the man. An attractive, loyal and confident secretary. In love with Finch.
  -- J.B. Biggley: (Baritone - C to high G, age 50 -70)  Company president. A philandering yet well-respected stuffed shirt.
  -- Miss Jones: (Soprano - A to high Ab, age 45 - 75)  J.B's stuffy secretary. Easily flattered.
  -- Bud Frump: (Tenor/Baritone - low A to E, light dancing, age 18 - 30)  Biggley's shameless but wimpy nephew and Finch's nemisis. A schemer.
  -- Hedy LaRue: (Mezzo - low C toC, age 21 - 35)  Beautiful, sexy, red-headed air-head. J.B's mistress. Comic timing and character voice.
  -- Mr. Twimble: (Baritone - low C# to E, age 50 -90)  Head of the mailroom for the last 25 years. Experienced and obedient.
  -- Smitty: (Alto/Mezzo - low B to C, age 25 - 35)  Rosemary's friend, a fellow secretary. No-nonsense attitude and dead-pan humor.
  -- Bratt: (Baritone - low Db to D, light dancing, age 30 - 50)
  -- Miss Krumholtz: (Mezzo - low C to Bb, light dancing, age 30 - 65)
  -- Wally Womper: (Baritone - low D to E, light dancing, age 55 - 90)

Studio Series

 

no current auditions

Junior Theatre Series

 

the secret garden

directed by: jacqueline courteau
show dates: may 13-16, 2010
auditions: Tues, March 9 & Thurs, March 11 from 4-6pm
Callbacks, if needed are Friday, March 12 from 4-6pm
"Secret Garden" Participation Form
Rehearsals are every Tues & Thurs from 4-6pm and Sundays from 1-4pm. Rehearsals begin March 14. Junior Theatre is for actors in grades 4-12. There are roles for up to 25 actors. Auditions consist of theater games and cold readings from the script. Those auditioning need attend only one of the first two auditions but should be available for callbacks.  Arrive promptly at 4pm and plan to stay until 6pm.
Also, participate in the Secret Garden Book Circle on February 28, 2010!
Also, participate in the Secret Garden Scriptwriting Workshop on March 7, 2010!