Friday, November 18, 2011

NPT Festival Auditions

We're excited to announce our auditions for the 2012 New Players Theater Festival season! NPT will be presenting King Lear and Scapin in repertory from June 21 to August 12 2012 at Hilliard's Mill Run Amphitheater. King Lear will be directed by Kal Poole and will feature Mark Mann as Lear; Scapin (adapted by Bill Irwin and Mark O'Donnell, based on the Moliere play) will be directed by Tim Browning. We're looking for actors with good physical and/or clowning skills, and strong language abilities. We will be casting roles in both shows, as well as actor-techs for internship positions. We will also use this general audition in order to consider you for future productions. Read on for the details.

DATE: Thursday, December 29th, 7-10pm
WHERE: Cup O' Joe Community Room, 2418 E. Main St, Bexley, OH 43209
WHAT: 2-minutes, contrasting classical monologues, one comic, one dramatic
ROLES: Because of our repertory nature, we cast many actors in roles in both shows. This is the breakdown of currently available slots:

> Scapin
> Cordelia/Hyacinth
> Burgundy/Sylvestre
> Edgar
> Albany
> Actor-techs (intern positions)

MORE INFO: Rehearsals for the festival shows will begin in mid-April. All positions are compensated with an honorarium.

SCHEDULING: To schedule an audition slot, email NPTauditions@gmail.com. We will respond with an audition time for you. Please bring a current headshot and resume if you have it. In addition to your prepared monologues, you should be ready to read sides for particular roles if the director so desires.

Friday, November 4, 2011

A Very Jebby Christmas

How brilliant is this? NPT is partnering with Columbus theater luminary and founder of the Jebby Awards, Jeb Bigelow, to bring you...


A Very Jebby Christmas



Have a few drinks, enjoy some great Christmas music and grown-up entertainment while you do some Christmas shopping at our silent auction. Featuring the best of Columbus’ musical talent, variety entertainers and more, this groovy cabaret-style show will also include appearances by the NPT members themselves. And the cherry on top: your master of ceremonies will be the spectacular Jeb Bigelow!

Join New Players Theater as we kick off the holiday shopping season with our own version of the classic holiday television special. You're sure to enjoy our irreverent but tasteful holiday programming in the style and warmth of the super-cool Vonn Jazz Supperclub. In addition to the music, fun and laughs, you'll be able to cross some folks off your shopping list by bidding on some unique artisan-crafted items in our silent auction.

Please make plans now to include this special fundraiser in your holiday festivities. Tickets are $20 and include both admission and free raffle tickets for the auctions. A full menu and drink specials will be available too for your convenience. To obtain tickets, contact an NPT company member or visit here to purchase online. And be sure to check out how cool Vonn Jazz is!