Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, announces Local Auditions for four of the six plays in the 2018 Summer Season. Auditions will be held for Beauty and the Beast, Born Yesterday, The Full Monty, and Fiddler On the Roof.
They will be held at West Carroll Middle School in Mt. Carroll, IL, on Saturday, February 17, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
TLP’s Artistic Director Paul Stancato will cast several youth and adult actors for the following roles:
- one child for the role of Chip in Beauty and the Beast
- one male child age ten-to-12 for the role of Nathan (12 years old) in The Full Monty
- up-to-eight children for the ensemble in Beauty and the Beast and Fiddler on the Roof
- two female children ages eight-to-12 for the roles of Shprintze and Bielke in Fiddler on the Roof
- two adults for small roles in Born Yesterday
- four teens for the dance ensemble in Beauty and the Beast and Fiddler on the Roof
- up-to-12 adults for the ensembles of Beauty and the Beast and Fiddler On the Roof.
For an audition appointment in one or more of the above roles, email Timber Lake Playhouse at info@timberlakeplayhouse.org with the subject line “Local Auditions,” or call the Administrative Office at 815-244-2048 Tuesdays-through-Fridays, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Please include the full name of the person auditioning; parent/guardian names if under 18; time frame to audition on February 17; production and roles for which the person will audition. People will receive a reply with an appointment time.
Performers must prepare a song to sing with an accompanist (no more than 32 bars.) Songs from the show or in the style of the show are encouraged. Bring sheet music for the accompanist, because no one will be allowed to sing without accompaniment. Some people may be asked to read from a script of the show or attend a dance call as a part of their audition. Visit our website at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org for specific audition requirements for each role.
“Timber Lake Playhouse is committed to bringing more opportunity for our local artists to become involved in the work at the playhouse,” said Executive Director Dan Danielowski. “We have a great program that should be shared locally as much as possible.” Timber Lake Playhouse’s season includes Beauty and the Beast, Born Yesterday, The Full Monty, Baskerville, Fiddler On the Roof, and Forever Plaid.
TLP is also seeking strong non-union actors for the roles of Horse and Jeanette in The Full Monty and Golde, Lazar, and Yente in Fiddler On the Roof. Special appointment auditions for these roles may be arranged in Chicago or in Mount Carroll. Please email a headshot and resume to casting@timberlakeplayhouse.org with the subject “Single Show Contract.”
For more information, visit our website at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org or call the office at 815-244-2048.