Kelsey Forward Initiative is committed to actively assisting Kelsey Theatre in advancing an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in all productions and programs offered by the resident theatre companies. We acknowledge the need for growth and are committed to learning from our past mistakes. 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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NOTE: THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE will be cast from students in our Tomato Patch Jr Spring Session.
To learn more or to register for Tomato Patch Jr: https://www.tomatopatch.org/tomatopatchjr
Spring Session runs Saturday mornings April 15 through June 17, 2023 for Pre-K (ages 4+) through Grade 6
THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE performance dates are June 23-25, 2023
by Jon Robin Baitz
directed by Ruth Markoe
THEATER TO GO
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Set in Palm Springs in 2004, Brooke Wyeth returns home after a six-year absence to celebrate Christmas with her family. Brooke announces she is about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the family’s history — a wound they don’t want reopened. In effect, she draws a line in the sand and dares them all to cross it. Her wealthy Republican parents, former friends of the Reagans and stalwarts of their local country club, are wary and suspicious Her brother won't play her game; her aunt knows way too much, and her parents fall into all their old routines as they plead with her to keep their story quiet. In this family, secrets are currency and everyone is rich.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Fridays May 26 and June 2 at 8pm
Saturdays, May 27 and June 3 at 8pm
Sundays, May 28 and June 4 at 2pm
AUDITION DATES & TIMES:
APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED
If you can’t attend at these times, email us at theatertogo@comcast.net
to make other arrangements
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. MCCC is located at 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor NJ 08550
APPOINTMENTS AND QUESTIONS: https://tinyurl.com/Desert-Cities-Audition-sign-up
For questions or comments please contact Stage Manager Rob Lasky at robt2gnj@gmail.com or by text (609) 273 1409 or Director Ruth Markoe at ruth@TheaterToGo.com
PREPARE:
Audition Forms can be filled out ahead of time and emailed, or completed at the time of your audition. https://tinyurl.com/ODC-Audition-Form
SEEKING:
Roles are open to performers of all races, gender identities, sexual orientations, body types, ages (over 18) and abilities.
Seeking 5 adult actors. All roles are Non-Equity, unpaid
CHARACTER INFORMATION:
REHEARSALS:
Exact schedule TBD, but expect one weekend day and 2 weekday evenings. Rehearsals will begin immediately after the show is cast
ALL CAST MUST BE AVAILABLE EVERY EVENING FROM May 21-26
TECH WEEK
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Ruth Markoe- DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
Rob Lasky- STAGE MANAGER
Eric Collins -SOUND
Kitty Getlik- LIGHTS
Haley Schmalbach- SET DESIGN
Ruth and Melissa Rittmann-COSTUMES
ABOUT THEATER TO GO:
Theater To Go, under the leadership of Ruth Markoe, began in 1992 and has been providing quality entertainment in NJ and regionally since then. It is best known for audience participation murder mysteries and other interactive comedy theater however has expanded to include full length plays and staged readings. At Kelsey Theatre,T2G produced A RAISIN IN THE SUN and CABARET,THE FANTASTICKS as well as the award winning production of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD;and RIDING THE COMET at the NY Theater Festival Summerfest. Theater To Go production of DIAL M FOR MURDER was a runner up in the 2022 Broadway World NJ Regional Award for Best Direction and Best Play
Make your appointment at https://tinyurl.com/Desert-Cities-Audition-sign-up
Produced by Yardley Players
Producer: Marge Swider
Director & Choreographer: Kristy Davis
Musical Director: Lee Milhous
Yardley Players and Kelsey Theatre are committed to advancing an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in all productions and programs offered by the resident theater companies. We acknowledge the need for growth and are committed to learning from our past mistakes. 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
A loving send-up of the 1950s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Featuring a tuneful high-energy score, plenty of great parts for teens, and a hilarious script, Birdie continues to thrill audiences around the world.
AUDITION DATES AND TIMES
Saturday, April 15, 2023 from (4pm – 8pm)
Sunday, April 16, 2023 from (1pm –5pm)
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. MCCC is located at 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ 08550
APPOINTMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Appointments are strongly suggested. Walk-ins will be taken as time allows. For an appointment, please fill out this Google Form. You will receive your appointment via email.
AUDITION PREPARATION
SEEKING
Roles are open to performers of all races, gender identities, sexual orientations, body types, abilities and actors ages 7 and older.
Non-equity, unpaid
REHEARSALS: Begin last week of April 2023
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