Upcoming Shows and Auditions

Here’s the show lineup for the week, beginning Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. Upcoming shows and auditions are also listed. 

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ONSTAGE THIS WEEK:

- No stage shows this week!

- Murder and Merriment (Interactive Murder Dinner Parties)
For a complete list of upcoming murder parties, visit www.murderandmerriment.com.

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UPCOMING LIVE THEATRE

- “The Beverly Hillbillies” - The Aracoma Story Inc. presents the comedy based on the classic TV show. The show will run Aug. 31, Sept. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16.

- "Romeo and Juliet" - Alban Arts Center present the Shakespeare classic at the St. Albans City Park Ampitheater Sept. 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22.

- “Madagascar: A Musical Adventure, Jr.” - The Paramount Players present the show based on the animated film at the Paramount Theatre on Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. 

- “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Revised)” - The Actor’s Guild of Parkersburg presents the musical based on the comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz. It will be presented on Sept. 21, 22, 28, 29, Oct. 5 and 6 at 8 p.m., Sept. 23 at 2:30 p.m., and Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. at 724 Market Street in Parkersburg, WV.

- “Alice In Wonderland” - First Stage Theatre Company presents the classic story on Sept. 27, 28, 29 and 30. Follow that rabbit to a delightful, entertaining world of childhood fantasies. Alice journeys into a world of talking animals, comic royalty and races where the contestants run in circles! There are also the Mad Hatter’s frantic tea party, the watch-carrying White Rabbit and talking flowers. Along the way Alice must deal with a sneezing duchess and a baby that turns into a pig! The play gives a modern view to an old classic, where nonsense makes quite good sense.

- “Peter and the Starcatcher” - Marshall University’s Department of Theatre presents the musical on Oct. 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Francis-Booth Experimental Theatre of The Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. 

- “Charlotte's Web” - the Children’s Theatre of Charleston presents the children’s classic story on Oct. 4, 5, 6 and 7 at the Civic Center Little Theater.

- “Of Devils and Men” is a live stage play written and directed by Lawrence Burgess. The death penalty has just been passed into law. Twelve jurors, one is the devil. The end has come. Performances will be at the Capitol Theatre in Charleston on Oct. 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 and 31.

- “Mr. Mergenthwirker’s Lobblies” - Marshall University’s Department of Theatre presents the radio play by Nelson Bond on Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Francis-Booth Experimental Theatre of The Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center.

- “Dracula” presented by The Aracoma Story. It’s based on the novel by Bram Stoker about the classic legend of the Transylvanian vampire. The show will be presented at the Liz Spurlock Amphitheater at Chief Logan State Park in October.

- “Ragtime the Musical” presented by the Charleston Light Opera Guild and the Clay Center. The musical will be presented in the Maier Performance Hall at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences on November 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11, 2018.

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UPCOMING AUDITIONS:

AUDITIONS FOR: “Boy Meets Girl: A Love Story” and “High School Reunion” as a night of one acts will be presented by The Fat Llama Theatre Company. Auditions are Aug, 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ironton Elks Lodge 177. “Boy Meets Girl: A Young Love Story” follows Sam and Katie as they go through the trials and tribulations of love at the tender age of five in this hilarious and sweet take on young romance. “High School Reunion” reunites five frenemies. After spending a fateful night together at their senior prom, they gather at their 10th, 25th, and 65th high school reunions. This comedy proves that while high school may only last four years, for some, the desire to outdo their high school buddies never fades away. Auditions will consist of a cold read from the script. There are 6-10 roles available for ages teen through adult. Rehearsals will be M/W from 6-8pm. Show dates are September 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. Jim Maggard will be directing.

AUDITIONS FOR: “Love, Loss and What I Wore” presented by Alchemy Theatre Troupe. Directed by Amy Carlson, the cast includes five roles available for women, 18 years of age and older. Auditions will be held on Aug. 25 at 11 a.m. at the Boys and Girls Club in Huntington at 732 14th Street West. The show will be presented Oct. 19 and 20 at 8 p.m.  Scenes and monologues from the play will be provided at auditions for readings. Actresses will read from scenes and cuts selected by the director. Director and other actresses will be present during auditions for possible readings together. Bring ALL conflicts between Aug. 25 and Oct. 18. Conflicts will be considered and taken into account for casting. If you are interested in auditioning and you cannot make that date, please message the director at amy.carlson@marshall.edu .

AUDITIONS FOR: “A Christmas Story the Musical” presented by First Stage Theatre Company. Based of the story by Jean Shepherd about Ralphie, the boy who dreams of getting a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas, but everyone tells him, “You’ll shoot your eye out.” Auditions will be Sunday, Aug. 26 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Pea Ridge United Methodist Church at 5747 East Pea Ridge Road in Huntington.  Please arrived prepared to sing 32 to 64 bars (or 1 to 2 minutes) of a musical theatre song (not a pop song). An accompanist and a CD player will be available. You may bring sheet music or a karaoke track - please, no a capella auditions.  Actors should be prepared to learn a short dance. To audition, actors must be in the 1st Grade to High School seniors. The roles of Mother, Father (the Old Man) and “Old Ralphie” will be cast using adults. The show will be presented Nov. 29, 30, Dec. 1 and 2 at Huntington High School’s auditorium. 

AUDITIONS FOR: “Perfect Wedding” presented by the Ashland Community and Technical College (ACTC). One of Samuel French’s most produced plays, it deals with a wedding day gone horribly and hilariously, wrong. Auditions will be held Aug. 27 and Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. each night at the JB Sowards Theatre at ACTC. Parts are available for two men and four women. Performance Dates are Nov. 2 and 3.