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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Visual Fringe to display more than 100 pieces of art by Elizabeth Maupin

Visual Fringe, the visual-art aspect of the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival, has been installed and will open Wednesday night with 128 works of art, most of them for sale. The …

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 10:22AM
Monday, May 16, 2011

Theater auditions: ‘Suddenly Seniors’ by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s an audition notice from the producers of Suddenly Seniors the Musical: Open auditions for Suddenly Seniors The Musical Actors/Singers/Dancers over 40 years of age Paid performan…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 11:16AM

Auditions: Singers and dancers (paid) for a flash mob by Elizabeth Maupin

A flash-mob audition, with pay: SINGERS AND DANCERS NEEDED FOR A VIRAL FLASHMOB Auditions for an exciting surprise musical theatre flashmob event created by Unique New York Productions. Uniq…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 11:01AM

Theater auditions: ‘Evita’ in Winter Haven by Elizabeth Maupin

An audition notice for the Theatre Winter Haven production of Evita: Theatre Winter Haven announces auditions for Evita will be held at the Chain of Lakes Complex located at 210 Cypress Gard…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 10:52AM

Theater auditions: ‘The Sound of Music’ in Titusville by Elizabeth Maupin

An audition notice from the Titusville Playhouse: Titusville Playhouse, Inc. announces auditions for: The Sound of Music, by Rodgers and Hammerstein Directed by Steven J. Heron AUDITION TIME…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 10:43AM

Theater auditions: ‘Spelling Bee’ in Kissimmee by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s an audition notice for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: AUDITIONS – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Osceola Center for the Arts, 2411 E. Irlo Bronson…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 10:38AM

Theater auditions: ‘The Civil War’ at Breakthrough by Elizabeth Maupin

An audition notice for the Frank Wildhorn concert musical The Civil War: Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park, 419A W. Fairbanks Avenue, Winter Park Saturday, June 4, from 3-6 p.m, and Sunday…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 10:34AM

Theater auditions: ‘Guys and Dolls’ in Sanford by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s a brief notice about auditions for a community-theater production of Guys and Dolls. Auditions are at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 203 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford: Upc…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 10:28AM

Theater auditions: ‘History Boys’ and ‘Steel Magnolias’ by Elizabeth Maupin

FantasyLand Theatrical, which performs on International Drive, will hold auditions this weekend for The History Boys and Steel Magnolias: FantasyLand Theatrical Productions at the Pointe Per…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 10:14AM

‘Shrek’ cast members to hold talkback by Elizabeth Maupin

If you’re a big fan of Shrek the Musical, which opens in Orlando this week, there’s a chance to talk with members of the cast. Some of them will be at the Barnes & Noble on E…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 10:03AM

Melon Patch to hold annual meeting by Elizabeth Maupin

The annual meeting of the Melon Patch Theatre, the community-theater group in Leesburg, will take place at 7 p.m. May 17 at the theater, 311 N. 13th St., Leesburg. Members will vote on a new…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 09:54AM
Friday, May 13, 2011

Theater auditions: The Rep’s next season by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s an audition notice from Orlando Repertory Theatre for its 2011-2012 season: Orlando Repertory Theatre 2011-2012 Season General Auditions The Rep is holding four season auditions…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 06:48PM
Thursday, May 12, 2011

Orlando Shakes adds two hits to season lineup by Elizabeth Maupin

Orlando Shakespeare Theater has added two recent Broadway hits,  Yasmina Reza’s God of Carnage and John Logan’s Red, to its 2011-2012 season, artistic director Jim Helsinger has…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 11:23AM

Memorial service for Alice Byrd is Monday by Elizabeth Maupin

Just a reminder for all those of you — and there are many — who knew and loved Alice Byrd, the longtime backbone at the Mark Two Dinner Theater: Her memorial service will be at 6…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 09:48AM
Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Cabaret Fest to close with Nunziata twins as headliners by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s more on Will and Anthony Nunziata, the twin singers who will headline the Orlando Cabaret Festival this weekend: Dubbed “a dynamic duo with beautiful voices and charming perso…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 08:32PM

Florida Opera Theatre awards scholarship by Elizabeth Maupin

Thorsteinn Árbjörnsson, an Icelandic tenor who graduated from the prestigious Oberlin Conservatory of Music, is this year’s winner of Florida Opera Theatre’s V.O.I.C.Experienc…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 08:15PM

Marketing manager job available at Orlando Rep by Elizabeth Maupin

Jennifer Guhl is leaving Orlando Rep to go back to school, and her job will be available: Orlando Repertory Theatre (the Rep), a theatre for family and young audiences, seeks an energetic an…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 09:49AM
Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Weekly offers ads for Fringe artists by Elizabeth Maupin

Hollie Mahadeo from Orlando Weekly writes that the paper is offering cheap(ish) ads for Fringe artists. Here’s her message: I wanted you to know that Orlando Weekly is offering a super…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 10:57PM

Bay Sreet announces 2011-2012 season by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s the upcoming season from the Bay Street Players in Eustis: Dracula, Sept. 16-Oct. 9. Hamtilton Deane-John L. Balderston mystery. Sister Amnesia’s Country Western Nunsense Jamb…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 10:49PM

Theater auditions: Male voices for Sondheim revue by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s an audition notice from Jackie Bell for a show at Breakthrough: Stages Theatre Company is having one more audition for our Sondheim revue!! We need male voices with an operatic …

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 09:09AM
Thursday, May 5, 2011

Theater auditions: ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ in Kissimmee by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s an audition announcement from Osceola Center for the Arts: Auditions for Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Ron Colburn. Sunday, May 8 & 9 from 6-8pm (meet…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 10:24PM
Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Theater auditions: ‘Hairspray’ at Trinity Prep by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s an audition announcement from director Janine Papin at Trinity Preparatory School: The musical theatre intensive for the summer of 2011 will be Hairspray (composer Marc Shaiman,…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 10:45PM

Tony DeSare to open weekend at Cabaret Festival by Elizabeth Maupin

Singer-pianist Tony DeSare seems to be all over the place these days — on Prairie Home Companion last weekend, playing with the New York Pops earlier this week. Now he’s set to h…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 10:31PM

Playwrights’ Round Table chooses scripts, looks for more by Elizabeth Maupin

It’s busy time over at Playwrights’ Round Table, where they’ve chosen the scripts for the Summer Shorts series and are on the lookout for a full-length play to be produced …

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 10:16PM

Sak offers Mother’s-Day deal (and another deal for after) by Elizabeth Maupin

Here are a couple of Sak Comedy Lab deals — one for Mother’s-Day weekend (that would be Friday May 6 and Saturday May 7) and another for the entire months of May and June. Read o…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 09:58PM

The Fringe waxes poetic by Elizabeth Maupin

Fringe fans who appreciate the word — and don’t we all? — may have already made the acquaintance of the festival’s poetry offerings. (It’s hard to sit in the be…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 09:50PM

Part-time, year-round job available for Fringe by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s notice of a part-time, year-round job available from the Fringe Festival: Orlando Fringe is hiring!  Now accepting applications for the following position: Administrative Assis…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 08:13AM
Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Melon Patch to celebrate 60 years by Elizabeth Maupin

Leesburg’s little community theater, the Melon Patch, is using this weekend to mark its 60th anniversary. Here’s news of its diamond-jubilee celebration (and if you’re goin…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 04:49PM

Fringe Fest seeking outdoor vendors by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s your chance to find an audience for those perfect cupcakes or try out your cornbread recipe on a wider public The Orlando Fringe is still looking for vendors to ply their trade …

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 04:32PM

Visual Fringe looking for artists (and arts-lovers) by Elizabeth Maupin

Anna McCambridge-Thomas, who produces the annual, unjuried visual-arts show at the Orlando Fringe, is looking for artists to participate. If you sell your work, you get all the proceeds (alt…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 04:25PM

Orlando Shakes needs wardrobe personnel by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s a job announcement from George Hamrah at Orlando Shakespeare Theater: Wardrobe Personnel – Orlando Shakespeare Theater, an AEA regional theatre company, is searching for s…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 03:23PM