KELSEY THEATRE OPEN AUDITIONS

Kelsey Theatre is committed to advancing an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We aim to foster an inclusive environment for people of all races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, creeds, socio-economic statuses, nationalities and abilities. 

 

The Kelsey Theatre has 10 different Theatre Companies that use our stage and their needs vary. Please read ALL audition notices through to see what is required and how to sign up for the audition.

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All auditions for Kelsey Theatre productions will be held on the Mercer County Community College unless stated otherwise in the announcement. Auditions are usually held in the College's Communications Building but please check the Kelsey Theatre sign boards for specific room locations.

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THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF NICK TICKLE,

FAIRY TALE DETECTIVE

By Steph DeFerie

Produced by MPOnStage

Director: Diana Gilman Maurer
Stage Manager: Melissa Gaynor

 MPOnStage and Kelsey Theatre are committed to advancing an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.  We aim to foster an inclusive environment for people of all races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, creeds, socio-economic statuses, nationalities, and abilities.


ABOUT THE SHOW:

Everyone’s favorite gumshoe is back with another thrilling adventure!  Old Granny Possum is entertaining us with her slightly irregular version of “Snow White and Just the Two Very Tall Persons” when she’s kidnapped by Bluebeard and his band of scurvy pirates! Thank goodness Nick Tickle has been hired to get her back.  Can he outwit the kidnappers and save her or is she gone for good??

PERFORMANCE DATES:
Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 1:00 & 4:00
Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 1:00 & 4:00

 

AUDITION DATES & TIMES:

Auditions and rehearsals will be held on the campus of Mercer County Community College, West Windsor.

Auditioners will be sent an email with the room number.  Check the Kelsey Theatre sign boards on the day of your audition to confirm.

MCCC is located at 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor NJ 08550

 

Please go here to sign up for an audition slot:   

https://tinyurl.com/4zn327nw

APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED BUT WALK-INS WELCOME

Please send any questions to dionstage@gmail.com

 

AUDITION PREPARATION:

You will be given sides when you arrive.  Actor #3 – 7 will be performing multiple characters so we need to see a difference between each character.

REHEARSALS:

There will be a read through and at least two rehearsals before the winter break. Exact schedule TBD but expect rehearsals 2-3 times per week and one weekend day.

SEEKING:

We are actively seeking performers of all races, gender identities, sexual orientations, body types, ages (over 15 years old) and abilities. 

CHARACTER INFORMATION:

Eight actors play 19 roles. The actors can be any gender, but the characters are male, female or gender neutral.


ACTOR 1
– Old Granny Possum – A storyteller

ACTOR 2 – Nick Tickle, a Detective

ACTOR 3 – Queen Cupcake; Fairy Godmother

ACTOR 4 – Snow White; Cinderella

ACTOR 5 – The Magic Mirror; Vinnie – a huntsman; Puss-in-Boots

ACTOR 6 – Prince Charming; Bluebeard, The Pirate

ACTOR 7 – “Little Person” 1; Pirate 1; Rumpelstiltskin; Palace Guard 1

ACTOR 8 – “Little Person” 2; Pirate 2; Mrs. Rumple; Palace Guard 2


NUNSENSE

A Musical Comedy – Book, Music and Lyrics by: Dan Goggin
NUNSENSE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

 

THE MTM PLAYERS

DIRECTOR: Rob Michael Lasky

MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Joe Nappi

CHOREOGRAPHER: Emily O’Sullivan

The MTM Players and Kelsey Theatre are committed to advancing an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.  We aim to foster an inclusive environment for people of all races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, creeds, socio-economic statuses, nationalities, and abilities.

 

ABOUT THE SHOW: 

After a bad batch of vichyssoise killed off fifty-two of the Little Sisters of Hoboken, the survivors emptied the coffers to bury the deceased, but ran out of cash before the last few bodies could be laid to rest! (Don’t worry – they’re in the kitchen freezer!). To raise funds they decide to put on a variety show. Will their prayers be answered before the health department discovers their secret? With hilarious talent acts, tongue-in-cheek musical numbers, and help from the audience, the show – the 3rd longest running Off-Broadway musical -- will tickle your fancy.

PERFORMANCE DATES: 
THREE WEEKENDS – NINE PERFORMANCES
Friday, April 19 & 26, 2024 at 8pm
Saturday, April 20 & 27, 2024 and May 4, 2024 at 8pm
Saturday, May 4, 2024 and Sunday, April 21 & 28, 2024 and May 5, 2024 at 2pm

 

AUDITION DATES & TIMES: 

Auditions will be held on the Mercer County Community College West Windsor Campus. Check the Kelsey Theatre sign board for a room location on the day of your audition and emails will be sent out the week preceding the audition dates. 

MCCC is located at 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor NJ 08550

APPOINTMENTS AND QUESTIONS:

YOU MUST SIGN-UP FOR AN AUDITION SLOT AT:

http://www.tinyurl.com/MTMNunsenseAuditions 

Walk-ins welcome, but we will see those with appointments first. Prepare to wait.

You can contact the director at: director@mtmplayers.org with any questions.

PREPARE:

Please be familiar with the show. You can watch a professional version here: https://tinyurl.com/nunmtmsample 

REHEARSALS: 

Rehearsals will begin shortly after auditions and prepare for 3-4 per week depending on the character or scenes. We will be having a music rehearsal, a dance rehearsal and one or two blocking/acting/run-through rehearsals per week.  Please make sure you list your conflicts on your provided application conflict calendar as accurately as possible.

SEEKING:

Roles are open to performers of all races, sexual orientations, body types, ages and abilities. We are striving to cast a diverse cast for this production. All are welcome!

All roles are Non-Equity, unpaid

CHARACTER INFORMATION:

ALL CHARACTERS MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH OR CAN BE TAUGHT SOME BASIC TAP MOVES

ONE CHARACTER SHOULD KNOW BASIC BALLET MOVES

EXCEPT FOR SISTER MARY LEO, ALL AGE RANGES ARE SUGGESTIONS – ALL RANGES WILL BE CONSIDERED

 


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