Auditions, Internship & Scholarship Opportunities
Porthouse Academy Information
Porthouse Theatre 2012 Auditions and Interviews
The Ohio Theatre Alliance, North Central Auditions and Interviews:
Date: Saturday, January 21, 2012
Place: at Muskingum College, Concord Ohio
http://ohiotheatrealliance.org/
Cleveland Area Auditions (NEW LOCATION):
Dates & Times: Monday, February 27, 2012 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Place: Playhouse Square in Green Hall. Green Hall is accessible through the State Theatre stage door, 1650 Chester Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114.
Kent Area Auditions:
Dates & Times: Tuesday, February 28 and Wednesday, February 29 from 6pm – 10pm.
Place: Kent State University main campus, Music & Speech Center. The Music & Speech Center, 1325 Theatre Drive, is located on the corner of Horning Rd. & Main St., Kent Ohio 44242
Regional Callbacks:
Call backs will be on Saturday, March 3, 2012, time TBD. Those being considered for all three shows will be asked to attend an additional callback on Sunday, March 4, time TBA. On Saturday, March 3, there will be a dance call, singing and reading for individual parts. Callbacks will be held at Kent State University in the Music and Speech Center.
OTHER:
A representative of the theatre will be attending SETC’s March 7 – 10, 2012 and will be holding EPA’s in NYC on Friday, March 30, 2012.
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The Porthouse Theatre 2012 Season Auditions Begin in February
Kent, OH—Porthouse Theatre will begin auditions for the 2012 season in late February at Kent State University and in Cleveland. Productions include Damn Yankees, The World Goes ‘Round and The Sound of Music.
Auditions will be held in two locations. On Monday, Feb. 27th at Playhouse Square from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. in Green Hall. Green Hall is accessible through the State Theatre stage door, 1650 Chester Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114. Auditions at Kent State University in the Music & Speech Center in D205 Acting Studio will be on Tuesday, Feb. 28 and Wednesday, Feb. 29 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. The Music & Speech Center is located at 1325 Theatre Drive, is located on the corner of Horning Rd. & Main St., Kent, OH 44242.
Auditions are by appointment only and can be scheduled after January 10, 2012 by calling 330-672-3884 or emailing porthouse@kent.edu. Indicate the location (Cleveland or Kent), a first and second choice of time slot, and a contact phone number. Please speak slowly and clearly when leaving a message.
Those auditioning for the 2012 season should prepare two selections of 16 bars, one ballad and one up-tempo song. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key for the accompanist provided. Acappella singing will not be permitted.
Call backs will be on Saturday, March 3, 2012, time TBD. Those being considered for all three shows will be asked to attend an additional callback on Sunday, March 4, time TBA. On Saturday, March 3, there will be a dance call, singing and reading for individual parts. Callbacks will be held at Kent State University in the Music and Speech Center. Actors must be able to attend callbacks to be considered for a part.
For more information, please visit www.porthousetheatre.com.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND RESUMES AND HEADSHOTS WHEN REQUESTING AN AUDITION TIME. Headshots and resumes will only be accepted at the audition.
The first production, Damn Yankees, directed by Artistic Director Terri Kent, is a Broadway musical that follows a Washington Senators fan who makes a pact with the Devil to help his baseball team win the league pennant. Music and lyrics are written by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. The musical is based on a novel by Douglass Wallop, The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant and runs June 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 at 8 p.m. and June 17 and 24 at 2 p.m.
The second production, The World Goes ‘Round, a collection of love songs and comic numbers by Broadway legends John Kander and Fred Ebb with words and music written by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross and conceived by Scott Ellis, Susan Stroman and David Thompson, will be directed and choreographed by Sean Morrissey. The show runs July 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 at 8 p.m. and July 8 and 15 at 2 p.m.
The third production, The Sound of Music, a family classic composed and written by Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein II in 1930, will also be directed by Terri Kent, artistic director. This production is an adaption of the book written by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse suggested by Maria Augusta Trapp’s The Trapp Family Singers. The show will run July 26, 27, 28, 31 at 8 p.m., August 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 at 8 p.m. and July 29 and Aug. 5, 11, 12 at 2 p.m.
For more information please visit www.porthousetheatre.com.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND RESUMES AND HEADSHOTS WHEN REQUESTING AN AUDITION TIME. Headshots and resumes will only be accepted at the audition.
Porthouse Theatre was founded in 1971 and is the premier summer theater in the area. Set on the beautiful grounds of the Blossom Music Center, Porthouse offers audiences the finest in professional summer theater. The comfortable 500-seat, outdoor, covered pavilion theater is located next to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Cuyahoga Falls. Porthouse Theatre is a cultural service of Kent State University. Porthouse Theatre is a member of the Akron Area Arts Alliance. Porthouse Theatre's programs and activities are made possible in part by funding from the Ohio Arts Council.
Internship and Scholarship Opportunities
Become a member of the Porthouse Theatre Family this season! What are the benefits of spending a summer at Porthouse Theatre:
·Most internships are paid
·Housing may be available if you are from out of town
·You could be eligible to receive undergraduate or graduate credits hours form Kent State University
·Complimentary tickets to all Porthouse productions
·Work with theatre professionals from around the country and the local area
·Work in the beautiful setting of the Blossom Music Center and the Cuyahoga National Park
2012 Internships Available:
Company Manager
Assistant Company Manager
Facilities Manager
Concessions Manager
Box Office Management
Box Office Staff
House Management
Stage Management
Wardrobe Supervisor
First Hands
Cutters
Drapers
Stitchers
Dressers
Master Electrician
Assistant Master Electrician
Electricians
Master Carpenter
Carpenters
Lead Carpenters
Facilities/Concessions Staff
Scenic Artist
Assistant Scenic Artist
Props Master
Assistant Props Master
Run Crew
Sound Design
Sound and Light Board Operators
To apply, send a cover letter describing the internships in which you are interested, include a resume with references. Please apply by March 1, 2012.
Mailing Address:
Porthouse Theatre
Karl Erdmann, Production Manager
Music & Speech Center, B141
PO Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
OR Email to porthouse@kent.edu
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