Apollo Civic Theatre - Martinsburg

Audition or Volunteer

Participation in Apollo Civic Theatre productions is open to all. If you're interested in working backstage or in learning more about the non-acting activities of community theatre, please call or E-mail us. "Techies" are also welcome to attend auditions and introduce themselves.

The director will schedule two or more audition sessions and will often set a date for a Callback, in case it is needed to complete the casting.

Planning for your audition: Select a song that you feel best displays your voice, and prepare a selection of 16 measures. Bring music or CD for accompaniment.

Dance/Movement: The choreographer will have the auditionees move on stage, depending of the requirements of the role(s) they are auditioning for.

More specific role requirements will be available at auditions.

REHEARSALS are primarily held at the Apollo Theatre. Directions are here. A tentative schedule will be available at auditions.

Please check back about two weeks prior to the announced dates to confirm the schedule. Latest information will also be included in an email newsletter. Use the link at the left to sign up.

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~AUDITIONS~

Ten sneaky actors will be selected for the cast of the November production of

BUT WHY BUMP OFF BARNABY?

Saturday, September 11 — 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Sunday, September 12 — 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Auditionees will read scenes from the script. Roles include six females, ages from early 20s to 60-ish; and four males, mid 20s to 60-ish. The play, by Rick Abbot, is both a mystery and a farce and requires ten well-defined characters with comedic timing. Director is Malinda Shaver. Rehearsals begin September 25; performances are Nov. 12 – 21.

Bring a bio/resume. More information: Apollo Civic Theatre, 304-263-6766 or act@apollo-theatre.org.

~AUDITIONS~

LITTLE WOMEN, The Musical

Saturday, Oct. 2 - 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Monday, Oct. 4 - 7:00 to 9:30 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 6 - 7:00 to 9:30 pm

Please prepare at least 16 bars of a song and wear comfortable clothes for dancing. The audition will also consist of cold readings from the script. The show covers approximately 4. yrs and the actors/actresses must be able to portray the full range from childhood to adult.

Female Roles:

Approximate ages of the sisters listed

Meg March 18-22 yrs. old

Jo March 17-21 yrs. old

Beth March 15-18 yrs. old

Amy March 14-18 yrs. old

Marmee 40's

Aunt March 60+

Mrs. Kirk 50+

Male Roles:

Theodore "Laurie" Laurence 17-21 yrs. old

John Brooke 20's

Professor Bhaer 34 yrs. old but gives the impression of being older

Mr. Laurence 60+

We are willing to cast old for the sisters, Laurie, and Mr. Brooke as long as actor can play the ages indicated.

The show runs Dec. 10-12 & Dec. 17-19

Any questions, feel free to contact Terri Magers at (240) 439-0579 or by email at torchsinger39@yahoo.com.

Production staff:

Terri Magers--Director

Alison Shafer--Music Director

Christine Galante--Choreographer

Meaghan Barry--Stage Manager

~ VOLUNTEERS ~

We are looking for volunteers to assist with the set design and construction of the

For more information please visit the Haunted Theatre Site or

email HauntedTheatre@apollo-theatre.org.