Villagers Theatre seeks props master

Villagers Theatre is seeking a props master, also known as a properties coordinator, for its upcoming production of "Picnic."

The props master supervises the acquisition or building of hand props. She or he also will manage props backstage during rehearsals and performances, setting props on the props table, and tracking their positions on and backstage during the show. The prop master will be expected to work closely with set designer Bree Guell. There is no stipend available for the position.

Rehearsals are scheduled for Monday through Thursday nights in February and March. Props should be prepared by tech week, which will run March 20-30. Performances will begin at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays, April 1-17. The props master is not expected to attend each rehearsal, although she will be expected to be present for tech week and performances.

Interested volunteers should contact Producer Darren Nye, at darren@villagerstheatre.com or at (732) 429-8258.

Villagers Theatre is located at 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset.

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.

Playhouse 22 Seeking Staff

Playhouse 22 is seeking staff for shows in their upcoming 2015-16 season.

Staff sought include stage managers, set designers, costumers, lighting designers and property managers. A small stipend is available.

Those interested should contact info@playhouse22.org, sending a cover letter, resumé, and list of references. The early deadline for applications is May 15.

Shows that the theater will perform are "The Producers," "A Few Good Men," "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," "Lost in Yonkers," "1776," and their annual show "A Christmas Carol: The 20th Anniversary." For more information on this upcoming season, click here.

Playhouse 22 is located at 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick.

Crew Needed for 'The Pale Pink Dragon' at Villagers Theatre

Villagers Theatre is seeking volunteers to help with costumes and props for the upcoming KidsVill show "The Pale Pink Dragon."

The show will perform from March 7 to 15, so if you interested please email the show's producer at paul@villagerstheatre.com before the end of February.

The show is directed by David Learn, produced by Paul Carver, and stage managed by Corinna Caimi.

Casting Call: 'Aladdin (Prince Street Players Version)

Cranford Dramatic Club will hold auditions for "Aladdin (Prince Street Players Version)" in two weeks.

Using the art of Ancient Chinese staging, an all-knowing and all-seeing stage manager and his two assistants tell the story of Aladdin, an "idle rag-a-muffin" and kite-flying enthusiast. After happening upon and falling hopelessly in love with the emperor's daughter, Princess Mei Ling, Aladdin is determined to become the richest man in China and marry her. Fate, however, is a fickle mistress, and Aladdin's is about to take a few treacherous and hilarious turns before he can have his Happily Ever After.

Auditions for the child/teen ensemble will take place at 12 p.m. Sept. 13 and should sign in within the first fifteen minutes. These auditionees will be taught a short piece of music and a dance combination. Open auditions will take place at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 13 and at 7 p.m. Sept. 15. These auditionees are asked to arrive by 2:30 Sept. 13 and by 8 p.m. Sept. 15. Auditionees should prepare 16-32 bars of an up-tempo song from musical theater, with sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. If needed, callbacks will occur Sept. 20.

Stage manager (baritone/tenor, 25+)	Is the narrator. Also plays Aladdin's father, a neighbor, the prime minister, and an executioner, and moves set pieces and props with his two assistants.
The two assistants (15+)	Non-speaking roles. They are assistants to the Narrator. Also play attendants to the Princess and Emperor, as well as court members, cave people, cloud people, and street urchins with the ensemble. Additionally, they will move set pieces and props.
Aladdin (lyric baritone, 15-30)	A carefree street urchin who becomes more serious after meeting the princess. Mime skills a plus.
Emperor of China (baritone, 30+)	Princess Mei Ling’s father. Wishes his daughter to marry a wealthy man.
Fatima, the dancing doll (15-20)	A mechanical doll, brought to life by the Genie. Pointe experience a plus.
Lamp/Ring Genie (tenor/lyric baritone, 25+)	Lamp Genie: Arabian. Must be played with great zest. Actor must be able to relate well with the audience. The ring genie is his twin brother. Actor playing these parts should preferably be at least six feet tall.
Magician (baritone, 25+)	The villain of the piece; a magician and whirling dervish. He assumes a friendly character to Aladdin and his mother, then later becomes a formidable enemy. Mime skills a plus.
Mrs. So-and-so (mezzo soprano, 30+)	A poor widow; stern with Aladdin.
Princess Mei Ling (lyric soprano, 15-25)	Daughter of the Emperor of China. Is delicate and demure.
Ensemble (10–18)	A chorus of 8-10 singers/dancers. Parts include street urchins, cave and cloud people, and court members.

Performances will occur at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 and at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 7. The show will be directed by Gira Derise-Weaver.

Cranford Dramatic Club is located at 78 Winans Avenue, Cranford.

In addition, CDC is seeking people to help paint the set during November, starting the ninth. Those who are interested should contact either coriannchandler@me.com or gira.d.weaver@gmail.com.

Seeking Crew at Kelsey Theater

Kelsey Theater is seeking ushers for their "Frozen" movie sing-along and their performances of "Much Ado about Nothing" this weekend.

Much Ado About Nothing	8-~10:15 p.m. June 20	Three ushers are needed
Much Ado About Nothing	8-~10:15 p.m. June 21	Four ushers are needed
"Frozen" sing-along	10 a.m.-~12:30 p.m. June 21	Three ushers are needed
"Frozen" sing-along	2-~4:30 p.m. June 21	Four ushers are needed

If you are interested, contact Amy Besselieu at bessella@mccc.edu or call (609)570-3581. Kelsey Theater is located on the Mercer County Community College campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Seeking Stage Manager for 'Falsettos'

Villagers Theatre is seeking a stage manager for its Black Box production of "Falsettos." The ideal stage manager will have experience.

Rehearsals will take place in March and April. Performances will be in May. Details are available at the Villagers web site.

The show is produced by Joe Buz, directed by Darren Nye, and musically directed by Rory Chalcraft.

For more information, contact Darren Nye at nye@nyetech.com, or call (732) 429-8258.

Seeking Crew for 'Little Shop of Horrors'

Villagers Theatre is currently seeking crew members for its upcoming production of "Little Shop of Horrors" which runs from Feb. 7-23. Needed are a sound operator and light operator for all performances and tech week. A small stipend is available for these positions. If interested and available, please contact Producer, Pam Luckenbaugh at\pam@villagerstheatre.com.