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SUMMARY:Auditions: Theater on the Run
DESCRIPTION:It’s the 10th Anniversary of Theater on the Run and we want you to be a part of it! We are hosting another round of auditions for this special production on Thursday\, July 22 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm in the Matthews Opera House Fireplace Room. \nThere are roles available for 9 male\, 9 females. \nThis year\, all actors cast will be part of a full-length play. Each scene will be performed at different locations. The play is Murder on the Fly by C.A. Dougherty. \nClick HERE for Character Descriptions \n 
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Director Joanna Mechaley will be holding auditions for the fantasy play  “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” based off the beloved story from Lewis Caroll on May 27 & 28 at 6:00 p.m. in the Matthews Opera House Theater. There are 12 roles available for ALL AGES: 7 females and 5 males. \nMost actors will be required to play multiple characters. Roles include familiar characters such as Alice\, White Rabbit\, Queen and King of Hearts\, Cheshire Cat\, Mad Hatter and March Hare\, the Caterpillar\, plus others. \nNo prior experience or registration is needed. \nThis show will have extended performance times as it is our summer theatre program. Please make sure you can attend all performance dates prior to auditioning. \nAudition pieces can be picked up in the Matthews gallery after May 18. \nPerformances Dates\nJuly 12\, 13\, 14\, 19\, 20\, 21\, 26\, 27\, & 28 at 7:00 pm
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SUMMARY:Virtual Auditions for "Mirror Mirror"
DESCRIPTION:The Froelich Young Actors Guild and the Matthews Opera House are excited to announce auditions for the upcoming virtual youth theater production of “Mirror Mirror\,” a fractured fairytale spoof. Auditions will be online via Zoom on February 8 & 9 at 5:00 pm. This production will take place entirely online and is directed by Gabriella Hertz. \nThe auditions are for kids ages 8-18. We are in need of 14-29 actors.  The virtual production date is Friday\, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. \nHow to Audition\n\nComplete this audition form: https://forms.gle/f1Fgq2pAQgDpRfAL9\nJoin the Zoom auditions on your selected date\n\nFebruary 8 at 5 pm: https://bhsu.zoom.us/j/97234293640?pwd=K2N6SFV0K0xkcFN3dml1cE1qajAzZz09\nFebruary 9 at 5 pm: https://bhsu.zoom.us/j/94389853380?pwd=Mk00NjZOUy82bml5cXZFTUd6a2ZtQT09\n\n\nIf you run into issues or have questions\, email Gabriella Hertz at Gabriella.Hertz@yellowjackets.bhsu.edu\n\nPlot\nFairy tales may not have the magic of technology\, but they do have magic!  And through the wonders of the magic mirror\, even fairy tales can come to life for the virtual stage! \nThe Evil Queen wishes to be fairest of them all.  But when her Magic Mirror informs her that it is Snow White who is most fair\, the queen is livid!  When asked how to find the princess\, her mirror mentions that Snow White has run away.  The Evil Queen summons great magic in hopes of finding Snow White — she can now look through all mirrors throughout the kingdom.  But there’s a catch…  the magic also allows everyone else’s mirrors to show them what they most wish to see. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:Auditions for Theater: Running in Place
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews Opera House is excited to announce auditions for Theater: Running in the Place. This event will take the place of our annual Theater on the Run performance which had to be modified due to limitations during the COVID-19 pandemics. \nAuditions for Theater: Running in Place is scheduled for July 20 & 21 from 6:30-8 p.m in The Matthews’ theater. \nDirectors for the five one-act plays are Hoodie Smock\, Julie Walkins\, Max G. Merchen\, Elysia Pederson\, and Darrin Pederson. \nThere are 16 roles available for a mix of male and female actors — age ranges 16+. \nPerformance dates will be September 18 & 19 with the possibility that one more show may be added on the 20. \nIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please adhere to all social distancing guidelines during auditions. Masks are encouraged to be worn by all participants when not reading for an audition.
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Stepping Out
DESCRIPTION:Director Julie Walkins will be holding auditions for the comedy “Stepping Out” by Richard Harris on February 18 & 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Matthews Opera House Theater. There are 10 roles available: 9 females and 1 male. \nNo prior experience or registration is needed. \nPerformances Dates\nApril 23 – 25 at 7:30 p.m. & April 26 at 2:00 p.m. \nPlot\nMavis\, a former professional chorus girl tries her hardest to teach the bumbling amateurs some terpsichorean skills for an upcoming recital. But before the dancing begins Mavis must mediate the minor dramas that erupt among this motley but loveable crew on their way to triumph at their recital. Liza Minnelli starred as Mavis in the popular film.
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Bright Star
DESCRIPTION:Black Hills State University Music Department and the Matthews Opera House & Arts Center announce auditions for Bright Star\, a bluegrass musical written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Auditions are open to both student and community actors and musicians and will be held at Meier Hall (BHSU) on Monday and Thursday\, Dec. 16 and 19 from 5 to 8 p.m.  \nThis special presentation is a collaborative effort between Matthews Opera House and BHSU Music Department\, with both organizations seeking to equip students with crucial educational skills and real-world experience as well as create a connected body of student and community performers \nBright Star will be presented at the Matthews Opera House February 21-23\, 2020. \nPlot\nSet in the 1920’s and 40’s against the rich backdrop of the American South\, Bright Star is the story of Alice Murphey\, presented at two different points in her life. First\, as a carefree young girl hopelessly in love with the mayor’s son and\, later\, as a successful magazine editor with a mysterious connection to a young man named Billy. As star-crossed teenagers\, Alice and small town heart-throb Jimmy Ray fell in love and their relationship resulted in a pregnancy that threatened the ambitions of Jimmy Ray’s father. The couple’s infant son was whisked away and a string of lies unraveled their happy ending before it could even begin. Years later\, now a successful literary editor\, Alice meets a promising young writer named Billy who awakens her longing for the son she lost. Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past and unlocks a secret that will change both of their lives forever. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters\, Bright Star is an epic tale inspired by true events. \nRoles and Audition Info\nRoles are available for ten feature characters plus ensemble. Roles are open to both male and female performers in a variety of ages from fifth grade through adult. Audition pieces can be obtained in advance at the Matthews Opera House gallery\, located at 612 Main Street\, or from Dr. Nancy Roberts\, Meier Hall\, BHSU. Singers are welcome to prepare a piece of music of their choosing. Auditions can be heard by appointment to accommodate schedule conflicts with the audition times/dates. To schedule an outside audition\, please contact Dr. Jonathan Nero at jonathan.nero@bhsu.edu. \nMusician Auditions\nInstrumental roles are also available for piano\, keyboard\, guitar\, mandolin\, banjo\, violin\, upright bass\, cello and percussion. Interested musicians should contact Dr. David Berberick at david.berberick@bhsu.edu or 605.642.6818.
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Dearly Beloved
DESCRIPTION:Director Max Merchen will be holding auditions for the comedy “Dearly Beloved” on December 17 & 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Matthews Opera House Theater. There are 12 roles available: 5 men and 7 women. \nNo prior experience or registration is needed. \nPerformances Dates\nFebruary 7 – 8 & 14 -15 at 7:30 p.m. \nFebruary 9 & 16 at 2:00 p.m. \nPlot\nIn this fast-paced\, laugh-a-minute comedy\, the Futrelle sisters of Fayro\, Texas – Frankie\, Twink and their estranged sister\, Honey Raye – are thrown together to pull off a family wedding. But it is not going well. Frankie’s oldest twin daughter is marrying the son of the queen of what passes for high society in Fayro and Frankie is desperate to make this antebellum-themed wedding an elegant affair. It soon becomes obvious that Fate has other plans… \n 
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Dearly Beloved
DESCRIPTION:Director Max Merchen will be holding auditions for the comedy “Dearly Beloved” on December 17 & 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Matthews Opera House Theater. There are 12 roles available: 5 men and 7 women. \nNo prior experience or registration is needed. \nPerformances Dates\nFebruary 7 – 8 & 14 -15 at 7:30 p.m. \nFebruary 9 & 16 at 2:00 p.m. \nPlot\nIn this fast-paced\, laugh-a-minute comedy\, the Futrelle sisters of Fayro\, Texas – Frankie\, Twink and their estranged sister\, Honey Raye – are thrown together to pull off a family wedding. But it is not going well. Frankie’s oldest twin daughter is marrying the son of the queen of what passes for high society in Fayro and Frankie is desperate to make this antebellum-themed wedding an elegant affair. It soon becomes obvious that Fate has other plans… \n 
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Bright Star
DESCRIPTION:Black Hills State University Music Department and the Matthews Opera House & Arts Center announce auditions for Bright Star\, a bluegrass musical written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Auditions are open to both student and community actors and musicians and will be held at Meier Hall (BHSU) on Monday and Thursday\, Dec. 16 and 19 from 5 to 8 p.m.  \nThis special presentation is a collaborative effort between Matthews Opera House and BHSU Music Department\, with both organizations seeking to equip students with crucial educational skills and real-world experience as well as create a connected body of student and community performers \nBright Star will be presented at the Matthews Opera House February 21-23\, 2020. \nPlot\nSet in the 1920’s and 40’s against the rich backdrop of the American South\, Bright Star is the story of Alice Murphey\, presented at two different points in her life. First\, as a carefree young girl hopelessly in love with the mayor’s son and\, later\, as a successful magazine editor with a mysterious connection to a young man named Billy. As star-crossed teenagers\, Alice and small town heart-throb Jimmy Ray fell in love and their relationship resulted in a pregnancy that threatened the ambitions of Jimmy Ray’s father. The couple’s infant son was whisked away and a string of lies unraveled their happy ending before it could even begin. Years later\, now a successful literary editor\, Alice meets a promising young writer named Billy who awakens her longing for the son she lost. Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past and unlocks a secret that will change both of their lives forever. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters\, Bright Star is an epic tale inspired by true events. \nRoles and Audition Info\nRoles are available for ten feature characters plus ensemble. Roles are open to both male and female performers in a variety of ages from fifth grade through adult. Audition pieces can be obtained in advance at the Matthews Opera House gallery\, located at 612 Main Street\, or from Dr. Nancy Roberts\, Meier Hall\, BHSU. Singers are welcome to prepare a piece of music of their choosing. Auditions can be heard by appointment to accommodate schedule conflicts with the audition times/dates. To schedule an outside audition\, please contact Dr. Jonathan Nero at jonathan.nero@bhsu.edu. \nMusician Auditions\nInstrumental roles are also available for piano\, keyboard\, guitar\, mandolin\, banjo\, violin\, upright bass\, cello and percussion. Interested musicians should contact Dr. David Berberick at david.berberick@bhsu.edu or 605.642.6818.
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