Casting Call: 'Bonnie and Clyde'

Pierrot Productions of Kelsey Theatre will hold auditions for "Bonnie and Clyde," a musical based on historical events, March 17 and 20.
In Depression-era Texas, young Bonnie Parker falls in love with Clyde Barrow, a criminal on the run from the law. Their love affair soon spirals out of control, as Bonnie & Clyde commit a series of bank robberies with escalating violence. As their notoriety and body count rise, the ill-fated lovers find themselves racing to the top of the Public Enemies list.

Auditionees are asked to prepare a contemporary stage monologue and a song in country or blues style, being sure to bring music in the proper key; an accompanist will be provided. They should also prepare a resumé, and schedule appointments.

Clyde Barrow (mid-late 20s, A2-C5)	A charming small-town boy who craves notoriety. Bonnie's reckless, bold, daring lover.
Bonnie Parker (early–mid-20s, G3-F5)	A beautiful girl torn between love and fame. Clyde's ambitious, stubborn lover.
Marvin "Buck" Barrow (late 20s–mid-30s, B2-G4)	Clyde's brother, an outlaw troubled by his wife's distaste for his lifestyle. Adventurous and loyal.
Blanche Barrow (late 20s–mid-30s, g3-Eb5)	Buck's wife. A religious woman who disapproves of the criminal lifestyle; honorable and righteous.
Ted Hinton (30s, C3-A4)	A police officer struggling to separate his feelings from his duties. Kind and honest, but infatuated with Bonnie.
Young Clyde (8-12, B3-A5)
Young Bonnie (8-12, C#4-C5)
Preacher (45-65, A2-C5)	The town's evangelist. Loud, passionate, boisterous.
Henry Barrow (45-55)	A hard-working man, struggling to survive. Humble and quiet. Father of Clyde and Buck.
Cumie Barrow (45-55)	Clyde and Buck's mother, loyal and selfless. A kind woman among those suffering in the Depression.
Emma Parker (40-55)	Bonnie's widowed mother. Fragile, caring, sensitive.
Governor Miriam Ferguson (45-60)	An enforcer of the law and Governor of Texas. Tough and harsh.
Captain Frank Hamer (50-65)	Retired Texas Ranger, recruited by Gov. Ferguson to join the hunt for Bonnie and Clyde.
Bob Alcorn (30-45)	The best sharpshooter in Texas. Recruited by Frank Hamer to help hunt down Bonnie and Clyde.
Sheriff Schmid (30-45)
Ensemble	Play store clerks, cops, guards, bank customers, choir members, bread line folks, and others.

Auditions will begin at 7:30 p.m. March 17 and at 1 p.m. March 20. The show will run June 17-19 and 24-26.

To schedule an audition appointment, send name, email address, cell phone number, ideal date and time frame of auditions to pierrot@kelsey@gmail.com; slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Kelsey Theater is located at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Casting Call: 'Anything Goes'

M&M of Kelsey Theatre will hold auditions for the classic tap-dancing musical, "Anything Goes," which has music and lyrics by the legendary Cole Porter.

This musical comedy, with a stateroom-full of slapstick, tap dancing and forbidden flirtation, follows lovelorn stowaway Billy Crocker as he tries to win the heart of the engaged heiress Hope Harcourt. With a little willing assistance from nightclub singer Reno Sweeney and public enemy number 13 Moonface Martin, he just might succeed. "Anything Goes" features some of musical theater's most memorable standards, including "I Get A Kick Out of You", "You're the Top", "Friendship" and, naturally, "Anything Goes".

Auditionees should prepare an audition form, an updated resumé, a headshot and a song from the show as specified; both sheet music and an accompanist to play it in its original key will be provided. Some actors will be asked to do a cold reading from the script. Auditionees should also wear clothing comfortable for dancing in, and bring jazz shoes and either tap shoes or shoes with hard soles. There will be a tap audition for those who wish to tap in the show. Appointments are encouraged, but not required.

Reno Sweeney (mid-20s–30s, mezzo/belt)	An evangelist-turned-nightclub-singer. Brassy, with quick comic timing. Must dance well. Tap a plus. Those auditioning for this role should prepare "Anything Goes" and "I Get a Kick Out of You."
Billy Crocker (mid-20s, baritone)	A charming, energetic go-getter and hopeless romantic. Hopelessly in love with Hope Harcourt. Must dance well. Tap a plus.  Those auditioning for this role should prepare "Easy to Love."
Hope Harcourt (20s+, mezzo/lyric)	A young New York debutante. Engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh to appease her mother, but has fallen in love with Billy. Must dance well.  Those auditioning for this role should prepare "De-Lovely."
Moonface Martin (30+, baritone)	Comic lead. Public Enemy #13 who stows away on the ship to hide from the FBI. A vaudeville type with great comic timing. Must move well. Tap a plus.  Those auditioning for this role should prepare "Be Like the Bluebird."
Lord Evelyn Oakleigh (20s-30s, baritone)	An awkward man with noble upbringing. He comes from a wealthy family with a scandalous secret and is somewhat naive. A goofball. Should move well. Those auditioning for this role should prepare "The Gypsy and Me."
Evangeline Harcourt (late 40s+)	Hope's overbearing and crazy mother. Afraid the family fortune will dry up and she will be unable to maintain her lifestyle, she wants to marry Hope off to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Only sings with the chorus. Those auditioning for this role should prepare "Anything Goes."
Erma (20s-30s, soprano)	Moonface's quirky, unrefined girlfriend who stowed away with him. Comedic and flirtatious, especially with the sailors. Must dance well. Those auditioning for this role should prepare "Buddy, Beware."
Elijah Whitney (late 40s, A-C)	A major player on Wall Street and Billy's boss. He can't see a thing without his glasses and drinks a little too much. Those auditioning for this role should prepare "Anything Goes."
The captain (40+, baritone)	A military man, somewhat overly concerned with outward appearances. Not the sharpest tool in the toolbox. Sings "Public Enemy Number 1". Those auditioning for this role should prepare "Anything Goes."
The Purser: (30+, tenor)	Captain's right hand man. Keeps ship running smoothly. Must move well. Those auditioning for this role should prepare "Anything Goes."
Luke and John (any)	Two Christian converts from China traveling with the Reverend Dobson, who revert to their old vices when the reverend is removed from the ship. Must dance well. Those auditioning for this role should prepare "Anything Goes."
Ensemble (all ages, singing/non-singing)	Includes the angels (4-6), Reno's back-up chorus girls, who are beautiful, sexy and flirtatious and must dance extremely well (tap a plus); the sailors, who must dance well (some may be used for the quartet and some will need to tap); and the ship's passengers who should all sing and move well (tap is a plus). There are featured ensemble roles that can be non-singing. Those auditioning for this role should prepare "Anything Goes;" those auditioning to be sailors also may prepare "Bon Voyage."

Auditions will be held from 7:30-10 p.m. March 23 and 30 and April 8, and from 12-5 p.m. April 9. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays July 29 to August 7.

For more information, or to schedule an audition appointment, contact auditions@mandmonstage.com. To download the audition form, click here. Kelsey Theatre is located on 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Casting Call: 'Bonnie and Clyde'

Pierrot Productions of Kelsey Theatre will hold auditions for "Bonnie and Clyde," a musical based on historical events, March 17 and 20.

In Depression-era Texas, young Bonnie Parker falls in love with Clyde Barrow, a criminal on the run from the law. Their love affair soon spirals out of control, as Bonnie & Clyde commit a series of bank robberies with escalating violence. As their notoriety and body count rise, the ill-fated lovers find themselves racing to the top of the Public Enemies list.

Auditionees are asked to prepare a contemporary stage monologue and a song in country or blues style, being sure to bring music in the proper key; an accompanist will be provided. They should also prepare a resumé. They should schedule appointments.

Clyde Barrow (mid-late 20s, A2-C5)	A charming small-town boy who craves notoriety. Bonnie's reckless, bold, daring lover.
Bonnie Parker (early–mid-20s, G3-F5)	A beautiful girl torn between love and fame. Clyde's ambitious, stubborn lover.
Marvin "Buck" Barrow (late 20s–mid-30s, B2-G4)	Clyde's brother, an outlaw troubled by his wife's distaste for his lifestyle. Adventurous and loyal.
Blanche Barrow (late 20s–mid-30s, g3-Eb5)	Buck's wife. A religious woman who disapproves of the criminal lifestyle; honorable and righteous.
Ted Hinton (30s, C3-A4)	A police officer struggling to separate his feelings from his duties. Kind and honest, but infatuated with Bonnie.
Young Clyde (8-12, B3-A5)
Young Bonnie (8-12, C#4-C5)
Preacher (45-65, A2-C5)	The town's evangelist. Loud, passionate, boisterous.
Henry Barrow (45-55)	A hard-working man, struggling to survive. Humble and quiet. Father of Clyde and Buck.
Cumie Barrow (45-55)	Clyde and Buck's mother, loyal and selfless. A kind woman among those suffering in the Depression.
Emma Parker (40-55)	Bonnie's widowed mother. Fragile, caring, sensitive.
Governor Miriam Ferguson (45-60)	An enforcer of the law and Governor of Texas. Tough and harsh.
Captain Frank Hamer (50-65)	Retired Texas Ranger, recruited by Gov. Ferguson to join the hunt for Bonnie and Clyde.
Bob Alcorn (30-45)	The best sharpshooter in Texas. Recruited by Frank Hamer to help hunt down Bonnie and Clyde.
Sheriff Schmid (30-45)
Ensemble	Play store clerks, cops, guards, bank customers, choir members, bread line folks, and others.

Auditions will begin at 7:30 p.m. March 17 and at 1 p.m. March 20. The show will run June 17-19 and 24-26.

To schedule an audition appointment, send name, email address, cell phone number, ideal date and time frame of auditions to pierrot@kelsey@gmail.com; slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Kelsey Theater is located at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Yardley Players of Villagers Theatre will hold auditions for "Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka," the musical based on the classic children's story, in just over a week.

The show follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever finds with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory– or suffer the consequences.

Auditionees should prepare a song from or in the style of the show with sheet music in the correct key, be prepared for a group dance audition and readings from the script, download, print and bring an audition form, and bring a recent picture and resumé. Auditions are by appointment only.

For information on the characters' vocal parts, contact the director, Kristy Davis.

Willy Wonka (25-45)	An enigmatic character. Mysterious, mischievous and charismatic.
Charlie Bucket (8-12)	A poor young boy with endless optimism, the emotional heart and soul of the musical.
Grandpa Joe (55+)	Caring, patient and sweet; always reminds Charlie to remain cheerful.
Mr. Bucket (30-45)	Charlie's father.
Mrs. Bucket (30-45)	Charlie's mother.
Grandmas Josephine and Georgina (55+)	Charlie's grandmothers.
Grandpa George (55+)	Charlie's other grandfather.
Phineous Trout (25-45)	Reporter who announces the winners of the Golden Ticket contest throughout the show.
Augustus Gloop (8-12)	The overachieving eater who represents the evils of eating too much
Mrs. Gloop (30-45)	Augustus' mother.
Mike Teavee (8-12)	A young boy who is addicted to video games, the Internet and all other mind-numbing technological devices. Bratty, loud and obnoxious; does not know the word "no."
Mrs. Teavee (30-45)	A take on all television moms of the distant past. Think June Cleaver (Leave it to Beaver) or Marion Cunningham (Happy Days) or even Carol Brady (The Brady Bunch). Perfectly put together and a bit vacant.
Violet Beauregarde (8-12)	Gum chewer extraordinaire; middle-class brat.
Mrs. Beauregarde (30-45)	Violet's mother, a geography teacher who has invested a great deal of hard-earned money on therapy for her orally fixated daughter, with less than stellar results.
Veruca Salt (8-12)	The wealthy, class-conscious, spoiled brat.
Mr. Salt (30-45)	Veruca's father who's solution to most problems is to buy his way out. He is upper class. Male, 30-45 yrs old
James, Matilda, Sophie, Danny and Alfie (8-12)	Children from Charlie's town.
Ensemble (all ages)	Play townspeople, cooks and Oompa Loompas.

Auditions will occur from 12-5 p.m. March 20, and from 6:30-10 p.m. March 21 in the CM building next to Kelsey Theatre, with callbacks March 23 if needed. Rehearsals will begin April and run 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 12-4 p.m. Sundays, and performances will be Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays July 1-10 and at 10 a.m. July 8.

To schedule an appointment, for vocal range information, or for more information, contact Kristy Davis at directorkristydavis@gmail.com. Kelsey Theatre is located on the Mercer County Community College campus on 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Casting Call: 'Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka'

Yardley Players of Villagers Theatre will hold auditions for "Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka," the musical based on the classic children's story, later this March.

The show follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory--or suffer the consequences.

Auditionees should prepare a song from or in the style of the show with sheet music in the correct key, be prepared for a group dance audition and readings from the script, download, print and bring an audition form, and bring a recent picture and resumé. Auditions are by appointment only.

For information on the characters' vocal parts, contact the director, Kristy Davis.

Willy Wonka (25-45)	An enigmatic character. Mysterious, mischievous and charismatic.
Charlie Bucket (8-12)	A poor young boy with endless optimism, the emotional heart and soul of the musical.
Grandpa Joe (55+)	Caring, patient and sweet; always reminds Charlie to remain cheerful.
Mr. Bucket (30-45)	Charlie's father.
Mrs. Bucket (30-45)	Charlie's mother.
Grandmas Josephine and Georgina (55+)	Charlie's grandmothers.
Grandpa George (55+)	Charlie's other grandfather.
Phineous Trout (25-45)	Reporter who announces the winners of the Golden Ticket contest throughout the show.
Augustus Gloop (8-12)	The overachieving eater who represents the evils of eating too much
Mrs. Gloop (30-45)	Augustus' mother.
Mike Teavee (8-12)	A young boy who is addicted to video games, the Internet and all other mind-numbing technological devices. Bratty, loud and obnoxious; does not know the word "no."
Mrs. Teavee (30-45)	A take on all television moms of the distant past. Think June Cleaver (Leave it to Beaver) or Marion Cunningham (Happy Days) or even Carol Brady (The Brady Bunch). Perfectly put together and a bit vacant.
Violet Beauregarde (8-12)	Gum chewer extraordinaire; middle-class brat.
Mrs. Beauregarde (30-45)	Violet's mother, a geography teacher who has invested a great deal of hard-earned money on therapy for her orally fixated daughter, with less than stellar results.
Veruca Salt (8-12)	The wealthy, class-conscious, spoiled brat.
Mr. Salt (30-45)	Veruca's father who's solution to most problems is to buy his way out. He is upper class. Male, 30-45 yrs old
James, Matilda, Sophie, Danny and Alfie (8-12)	Children from Charlie's town.
Ensemble (all ages)	Play townspeople, cooks and Oompa Loompas.

Auditions will occur from 12-5 p.m. March 20, and from 6:30-10 p.m. March 21 in the CM building next to Kelsey Theatre, with callbacks March 23 if needed. Rehearsals will begin April and run 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 12-4 p.m. Sundays, and performances will be Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays July 1-10 and at 10 a.m. July 8.

To schedule an appointment, for vocal range information, or for more information, contact Kristy Davis at directorkristydavis@gmail.com. Kelsey Theatre is located on the Mercer County Community College campus on 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Casting Call: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

Auditions for "A Midsummer Dream" at Kelsey Theatre will conclude January 28.

In one of the most famous of literary love quadrangles, "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" tells the tale of Hermia, Demetrius, Lysander and Helena, four misguided lovers whose journey into the woods lands them in even more trouble as members of the fairy kingdom decide to use them as veritable pawns in their own love games. This production sets the story in India during the 1920s, adding dance into the mix.

Auditionees should prepare a monologue up to two minutes in length from one of Shakespeare's comedies, prepare a list of all conflicts between February 1 and April 16, and wear clothing comfortable for dancing in. Although they are not required, appointments are encouraged; walk-ins will be seen on a time-available basis. The auditions will go from 7-9:30 p.m.

Actors are sought between ages 18 and 65, as well as a boy aged 5-12.

Lysander	A young man of Athens, in love with Hermia.
Hermia	Egeus’s daughter, a young woman of Athens. In love with Lysander.
Helena	A young woman of Athens, in love with Demetrius.
Demetrius	A young man of Athens. Initially in love with Hermia.
Egeus	Hermia’s father, who wishes her to marry Demetrius.
Oberon	The king of the fairies.
Titania	The beautiful queen of the fairies.
Theseus	The heroic duke of Athens, engaged to Hippolyta.
Hippolyta	The legendary queen of the Amazons, engaged to Theseus.
Puck/Robin Goodfellow	Oberon’s mischievous servant.
Nick Bottom	A member of the terrible acting troupe the Rude Mechanicals; plays Pyramus in their play. His head is turned into that of a donkey's by the fairies.
Peter Quince	A carpenter and the nominal leader of the Rude Mechanicals.
Francis Flute	The bellows-mender chosen to play Thisbe in the Mechanicals' play.
Robin Starveling	The tailor, chosen to play the moon.
Tom Snout	The tinker, chosen to play the wall.
Snug	The joiner, chosen to play the lion.
Philostrate	Theseus’s Master of the Revels.
Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Moth and Mustardseed	Fairy servants to Titania.
Dancing ensemble	Various courtiers and fairies.

Rehearsals will run from 7 p.m. to about 11 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from February 1. There will be more scheduled in the two weeks before opening. Performances will be at at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays April 1-10.

To schedule an audition, add your name to the sign-up list here. Auditions will be held in room CM122 of the CM building adjacent to Kelsey Theatre. For more information, contact gazenbej@mccc.edu. Both the theater and the CM building are located on the Mercer County Community College campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Casting Call: 'City of Angels'

Maurer Productions of Kelsey Theatre will hold auditions for the musical "City of Angels" later this month.

Set in the glamorous, seductive Hollywood of the 40′s, the world of film studios and flimsy negligees, the show chronicles the misadventures of Stine, a young novelist, attempting a screenplay for movie producer/director, Buddy Fidler. While Fidler professes to be a fan of Stine’s work: “I’ve read a synopsis of every book you’ve ever written,” he assures the author, his gargantuan ego forces Stine to make endless compromises in the script he’s writing. The script is an adaptation of one of Stine’s novels which features his Raymond Chandler-esque hero, a private investigator named Stone. Every movie scene that Stine writes is acted out onstage in the black and white film noir world. With music scored reminiscent of a 1940s private eye film, it is a tale of decadence and homicide with a liberal sprinkling of femmes fatale.

Auditionees should prepare 32 bars of an uptempo song from musical theater, with sheet music in the proper key (no a capella or recordings); at least one monologue from the selection provided on their website; a list of conflicts; the audition application, available here; a headshot; and their resumé. There will be a short dance combination during the auditions, so dress accordingly. Appointments are strongly recommended, although not required. Auditionees must be at least 18 years old.

A list of parts can be found here.

Auditions will be held from 9-5 January 23 and from 12:30-5 p.m. January 24 at the Kelsey Theatre. Callbacks, if needed, will be held Jan. 25. The readthrough will be from 1-5 p.m. January 31, and there will be about three rehearsals per week thereafter, although not all cast members will be expected to be present for all rehearsals. Performances will be held at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays May 6-15.

To schedule an audition appointment, register for CastMe, if you have not previously done so. For more information, contact audition@mponstage.com. Kelsey Theatre is located on the Mercer County Community College campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Casting Call: 'Miss Saigon'

PinnWorth Productions of Kelsey Theater will hold auditions for "Miss Saigon," an adaptation of Puccini's opera "Madame Butterfly" by the writers of "Les Miserables," Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, on several dates spread through next month.

Reframing Puccini’s story by setting it during the Vietnam War, Miss Saigon is a powerful and poignant tale of love in a war-torn country. In the dangerous days before Saigon’s fall in 1975, Chris, an American GI, and Kim, a destitute Vietnamese orphan working her first night as a prostitute, fall in love. When the city falls, the lovers are forced apart, and each must find their own way, alone. When, years later, Chris is able to return to Vietnam, he brings with him an American wife. Kim, who has waited for Chris, has raised their son, Tam, who is “bui-doi”, a term for a child conceived during the horrors of war. With so much devastation behind them, Kim and Chris must decide how to move forward. Miss Saigon is a tragedy of massive proportions: passionate, profound, and heart-wrenchingly honest.

Auditionees should prepare 16-32 bars of music in the style of, but not from, the show that best shows their pop belt voice and range, being sure to have sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. They should also be prepared to dance, wearing appropriate dance attire. For women, wearing character heels will be a plus; men should wear jazz shoes or dance sneakers. Auditionees should bring a headshot and resumé, as well as the audition form, which can be downloaded here. Those with acrobatic skills should be prepared to show them. All ages and ethnicities are sought for the parts, although those auditioning for the lead or ensemble roles listed below must be at least 18 years old; auditions for Tam and a child ensemble will be held separately, at a date to be announced. Auditionees must sign up prior to auditions.

Christopher Scott (pop tenor, A2-B4, 20-30)	A young, tormented American GI. He is in love with Kim, but after they are torn apart, finds solace in his new love for Ellen back in the US. After three years of trying to get past his Vietnam experience and his shattered love, the news of his and Kim's son shakes his world apart.
The engineer, a.k.a. Tran Van Dinh (baritone, A2-Ab4, 30-50)	The half-French, half-Vietnamese owner of the Dreamland club in Saigon, a greasy wheeler-dealer who puts self-preservation over everything else. Sleazy yet likeable.
Kim (mezzo-soprano/ belter, E3-E5, 17-20)	A 17-year-old Vietnamese girl from the country. Moves to Saigon and falls in love with Chris, an American marine. She is young and naïve, yet strong-willed, and would do anything for the good of her son, Tam.
John Thomas (tenor baritone, G#2-Bb4, 25-40)	Chris’s close friend and a fellow American marine. In the Dreamland bar, he buys Kim for Chris "as a last souvenir." Three years later, John has become an activist, supporting aid for the Bui-Doi, Amerasian offspring of American soldiers and Vietnamese mothers abandoned at the end of the Vietnam War. In his work, he locates Chris' three-year-old son, Tam, living with Kim in Bangkok.
Ellen Scott (mezzo-soprano/ belter, F#3-G5, 20-30)	The sensible, stable, iconically 1970s American woman that Chris fell in love with and married 2 years after returning from Vietnam. The news that Kim is still alive and bore Chris' son threatens to change her life forever, but she is determined to do what is best for her husband, his son, and her marriage.
Thuy (tenor, C3-Bb4, 20-30)	Kim’s cousin, to whom she has been promised since she was 13. He is a stalwart and determined Vietnamese military leader who will stop at nothing to get Kim back for himself. Intensely patriotic and anti-American.
Gigi Van Tranh (mezzo-soprano/ belter, Ab3-Eb5, early-mid-20s)	A Vietnamese bar girl who wins the contest and the title of “Miss Saigon.” While on the surface, she is a hardened stripper, her true dream is to be taken away by an American marine to start a new life in America. Strong dance skills required.
Mimi, Yvette and Yvonne (mezzo-soprano, F above middle C to top D above top C, early-mid-20s)	Three hardened, disillusioned Saigon prostitutes. Each of these parts requires strong dance skills.
Adult ensemble (18+, all ranges)	Dancing and company singing as bar girls/prostitutes, marines/G.I.’s, Captain Schultz, Assistant Commisar, Vietnamese soldiers, hustlers, pimps, club owner, vendors, refugees, embassy workers, Japanese tourists, conference delegates, American officers, and Vietnamese and Thai civilians.

Adult auditions will occur on January 9, 10 and 23. Auditions for women will be held from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and auditions for men will be held from 2:30-6 p.m. January 9 and 23; co-ed auditions will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. January 10. Callbacks will be held January 24. The show is directed by LouJ Stalsworth and Koren Zander, the latter of whom is also the choreographer.

There will be a few rehearsals in April or May. Regular rehearsals are anticipated to begin in June, typically 7-10 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. A few weekend rehearsals may be scheduled, although this will be quite rare. The show will run Fridays and Saturdays September 9-25.

For more information, contact pinnworth@gmail.com. Again, the audition form can be found here. Kelsey Theater is located at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Casting Call: 'Hamlet'

Shakespeare '70 of Kelsey Theater will hold auditions for Shakespeare's "Hamlet" in about three weeks.

Prince Hamlet of Denmark is not a happy camper. He has just been hurried back home from University to learn that his father the King (Hamlet Sr.) is dead, and that his mother has already jumped into “incestuous sheets” (I.i) by marrying his father’s brother, Claudius, thus making him the new King of Denmark. In short order, the ghost of Hamlet’s father appears to tell him that Claudius is responsible for his death and to urge him to take revenge. Shakespeare’s longest and most frequently performed play, "Hamlet" is one of the most influential works in the English literary canon.

Auditions will occur from 7-9:30 p.m. January 12 and 14 in the Communications Building next to Kelsey Theater. Appointments are encouraged, but not required. Auditionees will read from sides, which will be available at the auditions and may be obtained by contacting the stage manager, Lili Daniel. They should prepare a list of all possible conflicts between April 1 and June 12.

No particular ages are sought for the characters. However, Hamlet and his mother Gertrude, who have been precast, will be portrayed by actors in their late 20s and mid-50s, respectively.

Hamlet (already cast)	A conflicted young man who feels it his duty to get revenge for his father's death.
Claudius	The new King of Denmark, and the late King Hamlet’s brother. Killed his brother in order to marry his former sister-in-law and claim the Danish crown. Obsessed with his own power, Claudius is more than willing to do what it takes to maintain it, even if that means killing his nephew.
Gertrude (already cast)	Hamlet's mother, the queen of Denmark. Mourned Hamlet's father's death for about two months before marrying his brother Claudius.Painted as a woman with a bit of a weak moral character, Gertrude seems to fundamentally rely on the men in her life and may care more about her status and appearance than she does about anything else.
Polonius	The father of Ophelia and Laertes, and the Lord Chamberlain of Claudius’s court. Also manipulative, spreading rumors about his son in order to force him into delivering up information, using Ophelia as a pawn in a plot to improve his standing with Claudius. Ultimately meets his untimely end when Hamlet mistakes him for Claudius while he hides behind a curtain listening to Hamlet and Gertrude’s private conversation.
Ophelia	The former love interest of Hamlet, Ophelia, like Gertrude, has a life that seems to be entirely dictated by the men around her. Utterly obedient to her father, she agrees to play a role in his scheme to spy on Hamlet and is terrorized by the latter as a result. After Hamlet accidentally kills Polonius, she snaps and goes mad, and dies not long after.
Horatio	Hamlet’s best friend from university, and most loyal companion throughout the play. He informs him of the visitation of his father’s ghost, and, at the end of the play, tells the dying Hamlet that he would rather follow him to the end and commit suicide than stay in the world without him.
Laertes	Polonius' son and Ophelia's brother. Spends much of the play at university in Paris, but returns as soon as he hears of his father's murder, with the aim of revenge upon Hamlet.
Hamlet's father's ghost	Appears on the battlements of Elsinore castle, first to the night-watchmen, Bernardo and Marcellus, then to Hamlet’s friend Horatio, and finally to Hamlet himself. He reveals to Hamlet that he was murdered by Claudius, Hamlet’s uncle, and urges Hamlet to seek revenge.
Gravedigger	Providing some of the only comic relief in the play, the gravedigger speaks with Hamlet for a scene late in the play. Has a skull formerly belonging to someone named Yorick.
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern	Two friends of Hamlet's from university.
Player King	Leader of the troupe that comes to perform for the court.
Ensemble	Various messengers, courtiers, soldiers, captains, lords, and ladies.

The readthrough will be in April, with normal rehearsals commencing immediately afterward. There will be rehearsals three nights each week and on Sunday afternoons, with more in the two weeks preceding opening night. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays June 3-12.

For more information, contact the stage manager, Lili Daniel, at lilisaidwhat@gmail.com. To schedule an audition appointment, click here. Both Kelsey Theater and the communications building are located at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Casting Call: 'Room Service'

"Theater to Go" of Kelsey Theater will hold auditions for "Room Service" early next week.

Nimble-witted producer Gordon Miller is holed up in a Times Square hotel with 19 hungry actors and a ballooning room service bill. Living on credit, he is desperately in need of a good script. He finds one, and, by great good luck, he also finds an angel with $15,000. He tries to forestall eviction by concocting a series of preposterous events.

The play shows how, during a hectic few days, Miller plays hide-and-seek with the angel, who wants to withdraw his financial support; manages to outwit creditors; and at the very last moment puts over his play despite the most ludicrous and unexpected obstacles. The show was a Broadway hit in 1937 and was made into a Marx Brothers movie.

Auditionees should prepare a comedic monologue, a headshot and a resumé, the latter two of which may either be brought to the audition or emailed in ahead of time. There may be cold readings from the script. All parts require physical agility and good comedic timing. Familiarity with the script is a plus. The script is available on request.

Gordon Miller (30)	A fast-talking, quick-witted producer with big ideas but a very small budget.
Joseph Gribble (30-plus)	Miller's brother-in-law, the anxious manager of the White Way Hotel where Miller is unable to pay the bills for his indigent troupe.
Sasha Smirnoff (30-plus)	A waiter at the White Way Hotel who was an actor in his native Russia and wants to revive his performing career in New York. Role requires a Russian accent
Harry Binion: (30-plus)	The director of Miller's production of "Godspeed."
Faker Englund (20s-40s)	Miller's general assistant. Has an earthy quality and boundless energy.
Christine Marlowe (20s-30s)	Miller's girlfriend, an actress in Miller's production hoping to become a Broadway star. She finds a backer for the show.
Leo Davis (mid-20s-30s)	An inexperienced young man from the small town of Oswego and the author of "Godspeed," Miller's intended production. Clean cut. Unsophisticated in the ways of the world.
Hilda Manney (20s-30s)	Joseph Gribble's secretary.
Gregory Wagner (50s-plus)	An overbearing, hot-tempered hotel executive who inadvertently becomes a backer of Miller's play.
Simon Jenkins (50s-plus)	Miller's "angel," a representative of a wealthy man who wants to invest in a play.
Hogarth (any)	A man from a collection agency responsible for repossessing Davis's typewriter.
Dr. Glass (50s-plus)	A harassed hotel doctor.
Senator Blake (50s-plus)	The top executive of the hotel chain which runs the White Way Hotel.

Auditions will occur from 1-5 p.m. Nov. 22 and from 7-10 p.m. November 23 in the Communications Building behind the theater. The first readthrough will be in early December, with one or two more rehearsals before the holidays; January and February will be heavy with rehearsals. The show will open February 12.

To schedule an audition appointment, click here, call (609)895-9661, or contact auditions@theatertogo.com. For more information, either call or email. Kelsey Theatre is located on the Middlesex County Community College campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Kelsey Theater Seeking Box Office Clerk

Kelsey Theatre seeks a weekend box office clerk to process phone and mail orders, answer phones, process online ticket orders and sell tickets at the window during box office hours, process box office reports, work with group sales and coordinate ticket sales with other staff.

Hours are 5:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays,  12:30-8:30 p.m. Saturdays and 12-5 p.m. Sundays. The job requires  learning to and operating the computerized ticketing program, working independently under pressure; and being good at customer service, able to handle money accurately, and good at multitasking. Dependability and punctuality are necessary. The position also necessitates standing for long periods of time.

The salary is $8.50 per hour. Those interested should visit the Mercer County Community College website. Kelsey Theatre is located on the campus of said community college at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Casting Call: 'The Addams Family'

They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky: Kelsey Theatre will hold auditions for "The Addams Family," the musical based on the classic TV show.

The Addams family, led by the elegantly gaunt and seemingly undead Morticia and her ever-devoted husband Gomez, is in turmoil. Their daughter Wednesday, now 18, finds herself falling in love, a sensation unsettling both for her and her family of endearing misfits. When the teen invites her new boyfriend, Lucas Beineke, over with his “normal” family to get better acquainted with the Addams household, comic chaos, including everything from an amorous giant squid to mixed-up potions to a scorching tango, ensues.

Auditionees should prepare one complete song from musical theatre with sheet music in the correct key. an accompanist will be provided. Actors will be asked to learn and perform a brief dance combination at the auditions, which will occur from 7-10 p.m. November 30 and December 3. Callbacks will be held as necessary. Audition appointments, although not required, are strongly recommended.Auditions will be held in the communications building adjacent to the theater.

Gomez Addams (male baritone)	he family patriarch, an adult man of uncertain age with an untraceable, vaguely Spanish accent. He is passionate and emotional, given to impulsive behaviors and theatrical pronouncements. He is propelled forward by constant curiosity and - ironically - love of life.
Morticia Addams (alto/mezzo)	Far more reserved and less demonstrative than her husband Gomez, but no less passionate for that. She always gives the impression that she is waiting to strike, yet is a warm and loving wife and mother, in her own way. The actor cast in this role must have a strong low range and be an exceptional dancer. Morticia is almost definitely not a vampire.
Wednesday Addams (early 20s, belter)	Gomez and Morticia's daughter, now in her early twenties and as homicidal as ever. Her stone face and stern demeanor hide an endless supply of rage and loathing, but in other ways she's not at all a typical post-adolescent. The actor cast in this role a very strong high belt.
Pugsley Addams (8-12, unchanged voice)	Wednesday's brother, a cheerfully destructive boy of around 10. Adores his sister unconditionally. Wants to ensure he won't lose her to her new boyfriend, so he takes matters into his own hands.
Uncle Fester (tenor)	A very strange duck.
Grandma (alto)	From the perspective of "normal" society, Grandma is definitely the strangest member of the Addams Family. She's a fully functioning witch, with a bench of potions and a very dodgy history; but she is also the most tuned-in and self-aware.
Lurch (bass)	The Addams' loyal servant, his work ethic unaffected by the fact that he is probably dead. A mostly silent role, this part requires a skilled physical comedian able to get laughs without words or facial expressions.
Lucas Beineke (early 20s, tenor)	The nervous, twitchy, Midwestern "Normal" whom Wednesday has fallen hopelessly in love with. Neither a risk taker or a man of action, or at least not so far.
Mal Beineke (baritone)	Lucas' father, an uptight and stubborn Ohioan who has never spent longer than thirty seconds outside of his comfort zone. Considers himself a reasonable man.
Alice Beineke (female, mezzo soprano)	Lucas' mother, who writes greeting card poetry for a living. A model mother and wife; bubbly and sweet, with inexhaustible patience and a genuine belief that everything will work out for the best. Also concealing a borderline psychopathic supply of anger and frustration, but she'll probably never say anything about that. Right?
The Ancestors (all)	The spirits of Addams' past, a motley crew of the dead and mostly dead. Some solo singing. Extensive harmony singing and strong dancing required.

Two or three rehearsals are expected in December; rehearsals will begin in earnest after New Year's and run three to four times per week until the show's opening. The show will run at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays February 26-March 6. The show, produced by Playful Theatre Productions, will be directed by Frank Ferrara and musically directed by Shannon Ferrara and Michael Gilch.

The recommended method of scheduling audition appointments is signing up online; alternately they can be made by calling (609)439-6596. Kelsey Theatre is located on the Mercer County Community College campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Casting Call: 'Mary Poppins'

Yardley Players of Kelsey Theater will hold auditions for the musical "Mary Poppins" at the beginning of December.

Auditionees should prepare a song from or in the style of the show, a completed audition form (more information below), a recent picture, and a resumé; and be prepared to dance and read from the script. Tap is required for many roles; tap dancers should come prepared to do so at the audition. Those cast as Mary Poppins, Bert, and Miss Andrew will be flown during the show and should be comfortable with heights. Audition appointments are required.

Mary Poppins (20-30, Gb3-C6)	Jane and Michael Banks' new nanny is extraordinary and strange, neat and tidy, delightfully vain yet particular, and sometimes a little frightening but always exciting. She is practically perfect in every way and always means what she says. A mezzo soprano with strong top notes, she should be able to move well. She can have a more traditional soprano sound, but precision and diction is the key.
Bert (30-39, B2-F#4)	The narrator of the story and a good friend to Mary Poppins. An everyman, Bert has many occupations, including hurdy-gurdy player, sidewalk artist and chimney sweep. Bert watches over the children as well as the goings on in Cherry Tree Lane. He has charm, speaks with a Cockney accent and is a song-and-dance man.
George Banks (40-45, Bb2-Eb4)	The father to Jane and Michael Banks is a banker to the very fiber of his being. Demanding "precision and order" in his household, he is a pipe-and-slippers man who doesn't have much to do with his children and believes that he had the perfect upbringing by his nanny, the cruel Miss Andrew. His emotional armor, however, conceals a sensitive soul. A baritone, George may speak-sing as necessary.
Winifred Banks (30-40, A3-D5)	George's wife and Jane and Michael's mother is a former actress. She is a loving and distracted homemaker who is busy trying to live up to her husband's desire to only associate with "the best people" as well as be the model wife and mother. She suffers from the conflicting feelings that she's not up to the job of "being Mrs. Banks," yet, she is, and more. She has great warmth and simplicity to her tone.
Jane (11, A3-F#5)	The high-spirited daughter of Mr. and Mr. Banks. Bright and precocious, but can be willful and inclined to snobbishness.
Michael (9, A3-E5)	The cute and cheeky son of Mr. and Mrs. Banks is excitable and naughty. He adores his father and tries to be like him. Both he and Jane misbehave in order to get the attention of their parents.
Katie Nanna (30-40 yrs old, none)	Jane and Michael's nanny at the beginning of the show. Overwhelmed and upset, she has absolutely had her fill of the Banks children.
Policeman (30-50, none)	A neighborhood fixture who is respected by and observant of households on his beat.
Miss Lark (30-40, none)	The haughty next-door neighbor of the Banks family who treats her dog, Willoughby, as if he were her child.
Admiral Boom (50-60, none)	A retired Royal Navy man and neighbor of the Banks family. A physically large man with a loud and booming voice, he speaks in Navy jargon and has a soft spot for his neighbor, Miss Lark. He can be any vocal range as needed. If Admiral Bloom doubles as the Banks Chairman, he can be a baritone.
Mrs. Brill (50-60, F#3-D#5)	The housekeeper and cook for the Banks family. Overworked and harassed, she's always complaining that the house is understaffed. Her intimidating exterior is a cover for the warmth underneath. Mrs. Brill doesn't have a high opinion of nannies in general and Mary Poppins in particular. Does not have to be a strong singer.
Robertson Ay (20-30, F3-G#4)	The houseboy to the Banks family. Lazy, sleepy and grumbling, he never gets things right and believes himself to be useless. He doesn't do a lot of singing, but his "Spoonful" solo can be a fun surprise.
Park Keeper (40-60, none)	Uniformed and officious, he makes sure no one breaks park regulations. His life is defined by rules, but he secretly hankers after his childhood.
Neleus (16-20)	The statue of a young boy posed with a dolphin in the park. Neleus was separated from his father, Poseidon, and misses him very much. A small and lonely being, he is very happy to befriend Jane and Michael.
Bank Chairman (50-60, Range: C3-D4)	Head of the bank where Mr. Banks is employed. An Edwardian stuffed-shirt. He can speak/sing his lines if necessary.
Miss Smythe (40-50, none)	The bank chairman's humorless secretary.
Bird Woman (50-60, Gb3-C5)	Covered in a patchwork of old shawls, her pockets are stuffed with bags of crumbs for the birds, which she tries to sell to passersby who ignore her as if she doesn't exist. Sings "Feed the Birds." There can be a gruff, folksy quality to her voice that reflects the hardness of her life.
Mrs. Corry (40-50, none)	Owns a magical gingerbread shop. She is a mysterious woman of great age who speaks with an exotic accent, such as Caribbean.
Miss Andrew (40-60, Gb3-F5)	George's overbearing and scary nanny. With her bottle of nasty-tasting brimstone and treacle to keep naughty children in line, she is a bully who only knows one way of doing things: her way. A soprano with an alto belt, there can be some heaviness to her voice along with range.
Ensemble (all ages)	Plays chimney sweeps, bankers, kite flyers, and park strollers.

Auditions will occur from 6-9 p.m. December 2 and from 12-4 p.m. December 5 and 6. If needed, callbacks will be held September 9. A few rehearsals will be held 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 2-6 p.m. Sundays in December, to dole out scripts and work on some music and choreography. Performances will occur Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays April 16-May 1, including at 10 a.m. April 22.

To schedule an appointment, contact ypmarypoppins@gmail.com, being sure to include name, age, role desired, and preferred method of contact. The audition form is available in HTML, PDF, and Microsoft Word. Auditions, rehearsals and performances will be held at Kelsey Theatre on 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Casting Call: 'The Diary of Anne Frank'

In early December, the Pennington Players of Kelsey Theater will hold auditions for "The Diary of Anne Frank."

In this transcendentally powerful adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, Anne Frank emerges from history: a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit and determination. An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, "The Diary of Anne Frank" captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence over two dark years; their fear, their hope, their laughter and their grief.

Auditionees should prepare a list of all actual or potential conflicts between Dec. 10 and March 20, as well as the monologue or monologues provided by Pennington Players for the roles they wish to audition for. Although not necessary, memorization is recommended, as is scheduling an appointment. Other readings from the play may be provided.

Auditions will take place from 7-9:30 p.m. Dec. 3 and 1-4 p.m. Dec. 5, with callbacks by invitation only from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 6. All three will be held in the Communications Building adjacent to Kelsey Theatre. Accents are unnecessary.

Rehearsals will begin with a mid-December read-through, when scripts will be distributed and costume measurements made. They will continue in early January, with two weeknights and one weekend afternoon per week based on actor availability. The show will run at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays March 11-20, plus at 10 a.m. March 14 and 18.

Monologues for the characters may be found here. Audition appointments are available here. For more information, or to state interest in doing the voiceovers, contact auditions@penningtonplayers.org. Those doing the latter should indicate their experience or education in speaking German. Both Kelsey Theatre and the communications building at Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Anne Frank (13-17, looks 14)	The younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank, Anne is a lively, curious girl of 13 at the beginning of the play. She remains optimistic throughout the months they are in hiding and always makes the best of the situation she is in. As her diary reveals, she is very introspective and creative and has a vivid imagination.
Otto Frank (early 50s)	Anne's polite and practical father, Mr. Frank is the head of the "attic family." His calmness and patience are an asset in the cramped attic and a comfort to Anne, who is very close to him.
Edith Frank (early 40s)	Anne's reserved and nervous mother. Loves Anne, but wishes she were more proper and polite, like her sister Margot. Because of her reserved nature, Mrs. Frank and Anne are not close.
Margot Frank (15-18, looks 16)	Anne's older sister. Much more like her mother than Anne. She is quiet, modest, and reserved, Anne's opposite.
Putti Van Daan (early 40s)	An irritable former business partner of Mr. Frank; his family is invited to stay in the attic with the Franks. Selfish and openly critical of others, especially Anne.
Petronella Van Daan (early 40s)	Mr. Van Daan's vain and finicky wife. Prizes the material things of life, including a fur coat she brought to the attic with her. As a result, she is the center of many of the attic's conflicts.
Peter Van Daan (15-17, looks 16)	The son of Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan. Shy, quiet. He soon becomes a friend and confidant for Anne, and they share a first kiss.
Jan Dussell (early 50s)	Difficult to get along with, Mr. Dussell joins the Franks and the Van Daans after they have been in hiding about two months.
Miep Gies (mid 30s)	A very well-liked, generous secretary in Mr. Frank's office. Helps to protect the families in hiding. Along with Mr. Kraler, she brings the refugees food, supplies, and news from the outside world.
Mr. Kraler (40s)	A businessman who works with Miep protecting the refugees.

In addition to the above, two to three men who speak fluent German are wanted for voice-over segments. There should only be one or two recording sessions. There is no onstage commitment for this.

Casting Call: 'Room Service'

Theater to Go of Kelsey Theater will hold auditions for "Room Service" this November.

Nimble-witted producer Gordon Miller is holed up in a Times Square hotel with 19 hungry actors and a ballooning room service bill. Living on credit, he is desperately in need of a good script. He finds one, and, by great good luck, he also finds an angel with $15,000. He tries to forestall eviction by concocting a series of preposterous events.

The play shows how, during a hectic few days, Miller plays hide-and-seek with the angel, who wants to withdraw his financial support; manages to outwit creditors; and at the very last moment puts over his play despite the most ludicrous and unexpected obstacles. The show was a Broadway hit in 1937 and was made into a Marx Brothers movie.

Auditionees should prepare a comedic monologue, a headshot and a resumé, the latter two of which may either be brought to the audition or emailed in ahead of time. There may be cold readings from the script. All parts require physical agility and good comedic timing. Familiarity with the script is a plus. The script is available on request.

Gordon Miller (30)	A fast-talking, quick-witted producer with big ideas but a very small budget.
Joseph Gribble (30-plus)	Miller's brother-in-law, the anxious manager of the White Way Hotel where Miller is unable to pay the bills for his indigent troupe.
Sasha Smirnoff (30-plus)	A waiter at the White Way Hotel who was an actor in his native Russia and wants to revive his performing career in New York. Role requires a Russian accent
Harry Binion: (30-plus)	The director of Miller's production of "Godspeed."
Faker Englund (20s-40s)	Miller's general assistant. Has an earthy quality and boundless energy.
Christine Marlowe (20s-30s)	Miller's girlfriend, an actress in Miller's production hoping to become a Broadway star. She finds a backer for the show.
Leo Davis (mid-20s-30s)	An inexperienced young man from the small town of Oswego and the author of "Godspeed," Miller's intended production. Clean cut. Unsophisticated in the ways of the world.
Hilda Manney (20s-30s)	Joseph Gribble's secretary.
Gregory Wagner (50s-plus)	An overbearing, hot-tempered hotel executive who inadvertently becomes a backer of Miller's play.
Simon Jenkins (50s-plus)	Miller's "angel," a representative of a wealthy man who wants to invest in a play.
Hogarth (any)	A man from a collection agency responsible for repossessing Davis's typewriter.
Dr. Glass (50s-plus)	A harassed hotel doctor.
Senator Blake (50s-plus)	The top executive of the hotel chain which runs the White Way Hotel.

Auditions will occur from 1-5 p.m. Nov. 22 and from 7-10 p.m. November 23 in the Communications Building behind the theater. The first readthrough will be in early December, with one or two more rehearsals before the holidays; January and February will be heavy with rehearsals. The show will open February 12.

To schedule an audition appointment, click here, call (609)895-9661, or contact auditions@theatertogo.com. For more information, either call or email. Kelsey Theatre is located on the Middlesex County Community College campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Casting Call: ''Twas the Night Before Christmas'

Kelsey Theater will hold auditions for its annual original Christmas show, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas", in about three weeks.

t's 1822, and Clement Moore is having trouble writing his annual Christmas poem. This is especially troubling because his youngest daughter Charity is ill, and he feels that if he writes an especially good poem, it would help her feel better. Some sugar plum fairies, a mouse named Diana, and good old St. Nick himself help him along in a story that will engage young children everywhere.

Auditionees should prepare a short monologue or Christmas poem no longer than one minute; a short song, preferably a Christmas carol, with sheet music; a resumé and headshot if they have them; and a list of conflicts between Nov. 3 and Dec. 7. Auditionees should also be prepared to dance. Auditionees must be seven years or older.

Parts include Clement Moore, Eliza Moore, Diana Mouse, the Moores' children, assorted townspeople of all ages, "Mr. Kringle", and dancers. However, Clement and Eliza Moore, Diana Mouse, and Mr. Kringle have all been precast.

Performances will occur at 7 p.m. Dec. 4; 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 5; and at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 6; with possible schoolday performances at 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. Dec. 4 and 7.

For more information, or to make an audition appointment, contact KelseyTwas@gmail.com. Kelsey Theater is located on the Mercer County Community College campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Casting Call: 'A Very Kelsey Christmas'

In less than two weeks, Forté Productions of Kelsey Theater will hold auditions for "A Very Kelsey Christmas".

Harkening back to the Christmas specials of the 60’s and 70’s, the show will feature solos, group numbers, and variety acts in the framework of a television broadcast, complete with studio cameras, monitors and an applause sign.  While the focus of the show will be Christmas, all songs of the season will be considered.

Director John Zimmerman and musical director Peter de Mets seek singers, actors, and dancers to fill a variety of roles ranging from St. Nick to the Kelsey Singers Chorus.

Auditionees should prepare a Christmas carol. An accompanist will be provided.

Auditions will run from 1-4 p.m. October 10 and from 2-5 p.m. October 11. Performances will occur at 8 p.m. December 12 and at 2 p.m. December 13.

To schedule an audition, contact VeryKelseyChristmas@gmail.com. To suggest skits or musical numbers that might fit with this type of show, contact the director at president@fortedrama.org.

Seeking Volunteers for Disabled Cast

Youth Stages of Kelsey Theater is seeking volunteers to assist the actors in the VSA NJ fall production of "The Secret Garden".

There are sixteen adult actors with various disabilities. Volunteers are sought to work backstage, assisting the actors with entrances and exits so they do not miss cues, and helping them with minor costume changes. A one-on-one match is ideal. The volunteers will also help with set changes.

Volunteers need to be available from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 5 at Project Freedom, Hamilton; and also from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 9-12 at Kelsey Theater, with Nov. 12 being the evening of the performance.

Those interested should contact Jean Prall Rosolino either by emailing manager@youthstages.com or by calling (609)430-9000. Kelsey Theater is located on 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Cast Sought for 'August: Osage County'

PinnWorth Productions of Kelsey Theater is seeking men to audition for their production of "August: Osage County."

Those interested in auditioning should prepare a 2-3-minute monologue reflecting the character for which they wish to audition.

Callbacks, which will double as auditions for these purposes, will occur at 7 p.m. September 16. The first rehearsal will be held at the same time the 28^th; the show will run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays January 8-17.

Character breakdowns can be found at our earlier post here. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, contact august_osagecounty@yahoo.com. Kelsey Theater is located on the Mercer County Community College campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Casting Call: 'Zombie Prom'

Kelsey Theater will hold auditions for the off-Broadway musical "Zombie Prom" this Saturday.

The show is set in the atomic 1950s at Enrico Fermi High, where the law is laid down by a zany, tyrannical principal. Pretty senior Toffee has fallen for the class bad boy. Family pressure forces her to end the romance, and he charges off on his motorcycle to the nuclear waste dump. He returns glowing and determined to reclaim Toffee's heart. He still wants to graduate, but most of all he wants to take Toffee to the prom. The principal orders him to drop dead while a scandal reporter seizes on him as the freak du jour. History comes to his rescue while a tuneful selection of original songs in the style of '50s hits keeps the action rocking across the stage.

Auditionees should prepare 16 bars of music in the style of the show and wear clothes comfortable for dancing in. Auditions will take place 11 a.m.-4 p.m. September 12; callbacks will occur September 14. Additional singing, dancing, and reading from the script may be requested. Audition appointments are highly encouraged. Auditionees must be at least 12 years old by February.

Delilah Strict (35-50, mezzo-soprano belt, G33-A5)	The school principal; icy and hard on the outside with a heart of gold. Should have good comic timing; think Carol Burnett or Bette Midler.
Toffee (HS student, Soprano Belt, F3-E5)	A good girl from the right side of the tracks. Hopelessly in love with Jonny. Sweet and funny; think Gidget or Sandra Dee.
Jonny Warner (HS student, rock tenor, C3-C5)	A good kid from the wrong side of the tracks. Sincere and funny. Think Ross from "Friends."
Candy (HS student , mezzo belt, F3-G5)	Nervous and hyper; always chewing her nails. Think a young Marge Simpson.
Coco (HS student, soprano belt, F3-G5)	Coco isn't bad, she's just drawn that way. Think Jessica Rabbit with a dry wit.
Ginger (HS student, soprano belt, F3-G5)	Class nerd. Sweet and means well, but verges on annoying. Think comedic Emma Stone, Amy Schumer, or Kristen Wiig.
Joey (HS student, tenor, E3-F4)	Class jock. Big, handsome and dumb. Think "duh..."
Josh (HS student, tenor, E3-Eb4)	The class geek. Aspiring journalist. Think Pee Wee Herman without the weird voice.
Jake (HS student, rock tenor, E3-F4)	Would probably be voted most popular. He's sweet and personable and is deeply in love with Candy. Think Cory from "Boy Meets World."
Eddie Flagrante (35-50, baritone, D3-Ab4)	An opportunistic tabloid reporter who roots for the underdog and "justice" in the end. Think Geraldo Rivera with Kevin Klein's comic appeal.
Chorus	Covered from within the cast: Assorted parents, secretaries, copyboys, TV floor workers and singers.

Rehearsals will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays Sept 26-Dec 26. In January, there will also be some weekday rehearsals. Not everyone will be called to all rehearsals. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Feb. 5 and 6 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 6 and 7.

The show will be directed by Dan Spalluto. It is being put on by Kelsey Theatre Players and Tomato Patch Performing Arts Workshops.

For more information, or to make an appointment, contact KelseyZombieProm@gmail.com. Kelsey Theater is located on the Mercer County Community College Campus at 1200 old Trenton Road, West Windsor.