Here are all the currently scheduled auditions that I know of in the area, listed alphabetically by theatre company. Please contact the individual theatres for more information.

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Each little red star is a clickable link to additional information on whatever listing it appears beside. It might be a link to an article in a local newspaper, or it might be a press release the company has sent me.

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The Blue Horse Repertory Company
Professional Fall Acting Workshops for Adults, Children, Teens, and Folks with Special Needs
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Bridge Theater
Seeking mature male actor 60’s
for August production of “Crossroads to Freedom”
Stipend for the four performances and gas money for travel
Interested actors should 518-461-5411 or E-mail

Bridge Theater
Seeking 10-12 year old African-American male actor
for August production of “Crossroads to Freedom”
Transportation from Capital District provided and honorarium given for each performance.
Interested actors should E-mail resume and photo

Capital Area Productions AND Troy Acting Guild
Auditions for ages 8-18 for November production of
“Annie”
August 7 from noon-4 p.m.
at Trinity Church, 585 4th Ave., Lansingburgh, NY
The tuition for this program is $100 per child
Sandy has been cast!
Come prepared to sing 16 measures and dance/read if requested.
An accompanist and CD player will be available
For more information or call 518-788-1311

Classic Theater Guild, Inc.
Auditions for November production of
“The Giant Hoax”
August 15, 16 & 17 at 7 p.m.
at The Schenectady Theater for Children space in Rotterdam Mall
(next to Sears concourse entrance)
Be prepared to read from the script
Be prepared to sing 16 bars of a song of your choice a cappella or accompanied
An accompanist will be provided
Please provide sheet music for accompanist

Colonial Little Theatre
Seeking a male aged 25-35 to play the role of Sam Mallory
in October production of
“Good Fences”
The rest of the roles have been cast
Call 518-347-2372 or E-mail if interested

Colonial Little Theatre
Seeking directors for our 2011-2012 season
Submit up to three plays for consideration.
E-mail for submission materials
All submissions are due by September 15

Confetti Stage
Seeking to fill the following production roles in September
Short Play Festival 6
Assistant Stage Manager
Scenic Designer/Coordinator (2)
Costume Designer/Coordinator (2)
Props Desiger/Coordinator (2)
Lighting Designer (2)
Sound Designer (2)
Stage Crew (2)
House Manager (2)
Festival Manager (1)
E-mail if you are interested

Delta Xi Cast of Alpha Psi Omega
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The Capital District Auditions & Announcements Mailing Lists

DragonFly Performing Arts, Inc.
Seeks Costume Designer for August production of
“Noise Off”
No pay, but great opportunity for portfolio piece.
Call 518-731-3340 or E-mail if interested

DragonFly Performing Arts
Playwrights & Actors Lab
Every second Monday from 7-9 p.m.
at 473 Main St in Cairo, NY

Drama Kids
Seeking experienced teachers for after-school drama program for children ages 4-18
Training and lesson plans provided
Part-time, flexible schedules
Looking for at least a full year commitment
Serious applicants should E-mail resume

Five College Theatre Auditions

Footlighters of Calvary United Methodist Church
Seeking director for October murder mystery dinner theater
This is an unpaid position
E-mail if interested

The Ghent Playhouse
Auditions for October production of
“Hay Fever”
August 16 & 17 at 7 p.m.
at The Ghent Playhouse, on Town Hall Road, just off Route 66 in Ghent, NY

The Hilltowns Players
Auditions for November production of
An original musical comedy by Penny Shaw
August 2, 3 & 9 at 7:30 p.m.
at the Berne Reformed Church, Route 443 in Berne, NY
Looking for a large cast of adults, teens,and children age eight and above
For more info call 518-872-9455.

Home Made Theater
Auditions for October production of
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
August 1 & 2 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Copies of the script are available prior to the auditions at the Saratoga Springs Public Library Reference Desk
No appointments are necessary for the audition
Prepare16 bars of an up tempo or comedic song (most preferably one from the show) and sheet music for the accompanist
Prepare a one minute joke or story that will be told in the persona of the character you most wish to play
Also be prepared for a simple movement audition
Bring a current resume and photo. Photos cannot be returned.
Call 518-587-4427 for further information

Hudson Valley Film Commission Message Board
Messages related to film & media work in the Hudson Valley-Catskills Region

The Last of the Mohicans Outdoor Drama
Seeking a strong male performer to step into a major role
Many lines, requires a quick study
Performer must also move well as stage combat is required
Show runs evenings of August 5-10 in Lake George, NY
Performers will receive a stipend at the completion of the contract
Interested performers should E-mail picture and resume or call 518-257-6659.

The Minerva Arts Center
Auditions for September production of
ALIZA
August 3 & 4 from 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. and 6-10 p.m.
at 1288 Massachusetts Avenue in North Adams, MA
All who audition are expected to prepare a solo to sing and a short dramatic monologue, in addition to performing cold readings from the script
(518) 610-2574 or E-mail with questions or concerns

Our Own Productions, Inc.
“Rent” Comes to the Capital Region in April; Auditions in January
Salem Courthouse Community Center
Auditions for various ages, both male and female, for September/Octiber production of
“The Lottery”
August 5 & from 5-7 p.m.
518-854-3682

Schenectady Light Opera Company(SLOC Musical Theatre)
Auditions for the male, lead role of FREDERIC in October production of
“The Pirates of Penzance”
Immediate need!
Call 518-477-0685 or E-mail to schedule an audition appointment or for more show information

The Stillwater Players Among Others, Inc.,
Auditions for one female role in October/November dinner theatre production of
“The Last of the Red Hot Lovers”
August 2 & 3 from 7-10 p.m.
at St. Peter’s Parish Center, 271 N. Hudson Ave. (Rtes. 4 & 32), Stillwater, NY
For more information call 518-260-4423

Theater Voices
Auditions for October staged reading of
“Trying”
August 8 from 3-5 p.m.
August 9 from 7-9 p.m.
at Steamer No. 10 Theatre, 500 Western Avenue. Albany, NY (corner of West Lawrence)
The role of Francis Biddle has been cast
Needed: 1 woman age 20s–30s
Call 518-438-5503 or E-mail for more information

Two of Us Productions and RARE Inc.
Auditions for “Jesus Christ, Superstar”
August 4 & 5 at 7 p.m.
August 7 at 10 a.m.
August 8 at 2 p.m.
at the Reformed Dutch Church, 88 Route 9H, Claverack NY.
Come prepared with a reading & a song from the show
A song of your choice is also fine
An accompanist will be provided
All roles are available
Male and female performers will be considered for most roles except for Jesus and Mary
Be prepared for a short dance audition, some non-dancing roles are available
Call 518-329-6293 or E-mail for information or directions

United Solo Seeks Submissions for New Solo Performance Festival

WAM Theatre
Auditions for November production of
“Melancholy Play”
August 22 from 6-10 p.m.
in the James L. Meader Little Theatre at Russell Sage College
August 23 from 6-10 p.m.
NEW STAGE Performing Arts, 55 North Street, Pittsfield, MA
(Above the Beacon Cinema)
E-mail your resume, the character you would like to audition for and the date you would like to audition
WAM will then contact you with sides and an audition date/time

WAM Theatre
Seeking strong cellist for November production of
“Melancholy Play”
Must be able to play the cello extremely well
The cello serves as another character in the play
The cellist is onstage the whole play and steps into the action at the end
The pay for this position is a set stipend plus a percentage of ticket sales.
E-mail to see examples of the score and to express interest