Cleveland Public Theatre announces General Auditions for the 2017/2018 Season
Cleveland Public Theatre is holding general auditions for our 2017/2018 season. (Check out our season announcement here.) All Northeast Ohio actors interested in working with CPT are encouraged to audition. CPT has a history of multicultural casting and is committed to representing our community on stage. A casting breakdown for each show is below.
General Auditions
When: Saturday, June 24, 11:00am-8:00pm
There will be additional appointments available on Sunday, June 25, 7:00pm-10:00pm for those actors unavailable to audition on Saturday. NOTE: Some directors for the 2017/2018 season will not be at the Sunday auditions.
Where: Cleveland Public Theatre (6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102) – James Levin Theatre
Auditions are by appointment only and will be scheduled in five minute increments. Actors should prepare no more than two minutes of material which can include 1-2 brief monologues and/or a short a cappella song. (Please note: auditions will be stopped at 2 minutes.)
AEA contracts will be considered throughout the season.
When scheduling your audition, please provide your preferred time and phone number. Interested actors should schedule an appointment by emailing CPT at auditions@cptonline.org.
Casting Breakdown
The Family Claxon
World Premiere
Written by Eric Coble
Directed by Craig George
Rehearsals begin on or around August 22
Previews October 5 – 7 & 12. Runs October 13 – 28. Gordon Square Theatre.
Large multi-ethnic cast – many types, many adult ages.
1 woman (30’s – 40’s) – Any Ethnicity – sharp comic timing
1 man (30’s – 40’s) – Any Ethnicity – sharp comic timing
1 man (50’s – 60’s) – Any Ethnicity
1 woman (20’s) – Any Ethnicity
1 man (20’s) – Any Ethnicity
1 man (20’s – 50’s) – Any Ethnicity – good with accents & physical comedy
3 women (20’s – 50’s) – Any Ethnicity – good with accents & physical comedy
The Art of Longing
World Premiere
Written by Lisa Langford
Directed by Jimmie Woody
Rehearsals begin on or around September 11
Previews October 26 – 28 & November 2. Runs November 3 – 18. James Levin Theatre.
1 African-American woman (20’s)
1 African-American man (50’s)
1 African-American woman (30’s)
1 white man (flexible age)
This play deals with themes of gender and gender identity. We may seek transgender people to play at least one of these roles.
The Loush Sisters get HARD for the Holidays; Yippie-Kai-Yay Mother-Loushers
World Premiere
Created by Beth Wood, Liz Conway and Michael Seevers, Jr.
Directed by Beth Wood
Rehearsals begin on or around October 9
Previews November 24 – 26 & 30. Runs December 1 – 23. Gordon Square Theatre.
Large multi-ethnic cast – many types, many adult ages.
How to End Poverty in 90 Minutes (with 199 people you may or may not know)
Regional Premiere
Conceived and led by Michael Rohd
Created by Sojourn Theatre and collaborators
Rehearsals begin January 8
Runs multiple times and days from January 24 – 28.
4 Facilitator performers (all ethnicities and adult ages)
American Dreams
World Premiere
Written by Leila Buck
Directed and developed by Tamilla Woodard. In collaboration with Varín Ayala, Monte Bezell, Osh Ghanimah, Ahmad Maksoud, Jens Rasmussen, Imran Sheikh and Rasha Zamamiri.
Rehearsals begin on or around January 12
Previews February 8 – 10 & 15, Runs February 16 – March 3. James Levin Theatre.
1 Palestinian (Middle Eastern) man (20’s – 40’s)
1 Mexican (Latino) man (20’s – 40’s)
4 Television Crew Members (all genders, ethnicities and adult ages)
Br’er Cotton
National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere
Written by Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm
Director TBD
Rehearsals begin on or around February 26
Previews March 29 – 31 & April 5. Runs April 6 – April 21. Gordon Square Theatre.
1 African-American young man (teen)
1 white young woman (teen)
1 African-American woman (30’s)
1 African-American man (60’s)
1 white man (30’s)
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