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Oliver !

Main Stage | July 10th & 11th



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Audition Dates :

July 10, 2023 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm
July 11, 2023 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm


Directed by Tron Sutton

Music Directed by Thomas Bartke & Christina Major Davis
Choreographed by Hayden Beaty


September 1 - October 7, 2023

performances will be Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30pm, and Saturdays at 3:30pm and 7:30pm.



Rehearsals begin July 17, 2023 and are generally Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 7:00pm – 10:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am – 1:00pm (Not everyone will be called to all rehearsals)



Auditions :


  • Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song that best suits your vocal ability and a monologue that is no longer than 60 seconds.

  • Accompanist will not be provided. Singing acapella is discouraged.

  • There will be a dance component to the audition at call-backs for certain roles (bring appropriate footwear and dress to move)

  • Actors will be doing cold readings from the script.

  • Roles may be double cast depending on actor availability.

  • If you are unable to attend, please send an audition video to auditions@artisanct.com You will still be required to complete all digital paperwork and come to callbacks in person if requested.

About The Show

The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by an elderly, Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft, Fagin conjures a plan to kidnap Oliver back, in fear of the safety of his hideout.


Auditions will be held at Artisan Center Theater located at 444 East Pipeline Road, Hurst, TX 76053


** Callbacks, if needed, will be Wednesday July 12, 2023 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm



Directed by Tron Sutton

Music Directed by Thomas Bartke & Christina Major Davis
Choreographed by Hayden Beaty



Audition Dates :

Monday , March 27th , 2023 from 7 – 10 PM
Tuesday , March 28th , 2023 from 7 – 10 PM

** Callbacks, if needed, will be Wednesday, February 8 , 2023 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm

Auditions will be held at Artisan Center Theater located at 444 East Pipeline Road, Hurst, TX 76053



Rehearsals begin April 3rd, 2023 and are generally Mondays, Tuesdays, (no Wednesdays)
Thursdays and Fridays from 7:00pm – 10:00pm and
Saturdays from 9:00am – 1:00pm (Not everyone will be called to all rehearsals)







Roles Avaliable


Role Description Addition Info
Oliver Twist A workhouse boy. Male. Soprano. Age 8-12.
Fagin An elderly receiver—runs a group of pickpockets Male. Bass-Baritone. Age 50-70.
Bill Sykes A villain in his prime Male. Bass-Baritone. Age 30-45.
Artful Dodger Fagin’s brightest pupil Male. Soprano. Age 14-18.
Nancy Bill’s doxy. Works with Fagin Female. Alto. Age 20-25.
Mr. Bumble A pompous Beadle of the workhouse Male. Tenor. Age 35-60.
Mr. Sowerberry The Undertaker. Male. Baritone. Age 45-60.
Mrs. Sowerberr Mr. Sowerberry’s overseer. Female. Soprano. Age 45-60.
Noah Claypoole The Undertaker’s apprentice Male. Spoken. Age 18-25.
Mr. Brownlow A gentleman of wealth and breeding Male. Spoken. Age 55-70.
Old Sally A pauper. Female Spoken. Age 50-70.
Mrs. Bedwin The Brownlow’s housekeeper Female. Spoken. Age 45-60.
Widow Corney A sharp-tongued, domineering widow Female. Soprano. Age 40-55.
Charlotte The Sowerberry’s lascivious daughter Female. Spoken. Age 18-25.
Bet A young lass who idolizes Nancy Female. Alto. Age 18-50.
Charley Bates Works for Fagin Male. Ensemble. Age 10-18.
Workhouse Children Works for Fagin Any gender. Ensemble. Age 8-20.
Fagin’s Gang Works for Fagin Any gender. Ensemble. Age 10-24.
Dr. Grimwig A doctor. Male Spoken. Age 30-50.
Adult Ensemble Streetrunners, Vendors, Boys, Governors, Crowds, etc Any gender. Ensemble. Age 19-70.


About The Theater

Artisan Center Theater produces year round, full scale Broadway style musicals and plays in their 195 seat theater-in-the-round. On Second Stage, Artisan Children's Theater produces children's shows each year where children perform for children. As part of their mission to create opportunities to experience uplifting family-friendly theater, Artisan offers a complete program of theatrical education, dance and performing arts classes throughout the year. Opening in 2003 Artisan has been blessed to serve, entertain, and offer theater opportunities to hundreds of thousands of people around the DFW metroplex. Artisan Center Theater is located at 444 E Pipeline Rd. in Hurst, Texas. The theater is closed on Sunday.





Dear Edwina JR

Childrens Theater | Aug 28th & 29th



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Audition Dates :

Monday , August 28th , 2023 from 6 – 9 PM
Tuesday , August 29th , 2023 from 6 – 9 PM



Production Dates

Oct 20 - Nov 11, 2023

performances will be Thursdays and Fridays at 6:30pm, and Saturdays at 11:30am and 1:30pm



Rehearsals begin September 4, 2023 and are generally Mondays, Tuesdays, (no Wednesdays)

Thursdays and Fridays from 6:30pm – 9:00pm and


Saturdays from 9:00am – 1:00pm
(Not everyone will be called to all rehearsals)

** Callbacks, if needed, will be Wednesday August 30, 2023 from 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Audition Info :

  • Please prepare 16-32 bars (60 seconds or less) of a song that best suits your vocal ability.

  • Please bring your accompaniment on a track, as an accompanist will not be provided. Singing acapella is discouraged.

  • There may be a dance component to the audition at call-backs for certain roles (bring appropriate footwear and dress to move)

  • Actors will be doing cold readings from the script.

  • Roles may be double cast depending on actor availability.

  • If you are unable to attend, please send an audition video to auditions@artisanct.com You will still be required to complete all digital paperwork and come to callbacks in person if requested.



About The Show

Directed & Choreographed by Mikki Hankins + Music Directed by Mary Ridenour

Book & Lyrics by MARCY HEISLER
Music by ZINA GOLDRICH


Dear Edwina JR. follows the adventures of plucky advice-giver-extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple, as she directs the neighborhood kids in a series of buoyant production numbers for the latest edition of her weekly “Advice-a-Palooza.” Edwina and her friends share wisdom on everything from trying new foods to making new friends, through clever, catchy and poignant songs.



Auditions will be held at Artisan Center Theater located at 444 East Pipeline Road, Hurst, TX 76053




Roles Avaliable


Role Description Addition Info
Edwina Spoonapple The creator, director and choreographer of The Dear Edwina Show and is the main-staple of the play. Gender: Female | Mezzo-Soprano.
Becky dwina's enthusiastic friend and the top of the cheerleading pyramid for the Paw Paw Wildcats Gender: Female
Scott A neighbor boy who is helplessly in love with Edwina. He dotes on her every move and is always conniving a way to gain her attention Gender: Male | Tenor
Kelli Edwina's neighbor and Paw Paw, Michigan's resident ballerina Gender: Female
Bobby Edwina's new next-door neighbor. He is a friendly and compassionate character who goes out of his way to help others Gender: Male
Lars Vanderploonk One of the Vanderploonk triplets and a neighborhood friend of Edwina. He is incredibly accident-prone Gender: Male
Billy Vanderploonk One of the Vanderploonk triplets and a neighborhood friend of Edwina. He works double duty on The Dear Edwina Show by performing onstage and serving as Box Office Manager Gender: Male
Cordell Vanderploonk One of the Vanderploonk triplets and a neighborhood friend of Edwina. He works double duty in The Dear Edwina Show by performing onstage and serving as House Manager Gender: Male
Annie Edwina's friend and the Girl Scout of Paw Paw. Annie works for and collects her Girl Scout badges like they were buried treasure Gender: Female
Aphrodite, Carrie, Abigail, Periwinkle, Ziggy & The Marching Band The 'letter readers' in The Dear Edwina Show Gender: Any Gender | Mezzo-Soprano
Vladimir Edwina's scary uncle from afar. Vladimir's lines are written with a Transylvanian "Dracula" accent in mind Gender: Male | Baritone
Frank A rude, self-centered, bratty, offensive, disrespectful, socially inept child and the subject of Vladimir's song, Frankenguest. Gender: Male
Chef Ludmillam, William, Sonoma, Fairy Forkmother Part of a team to instruct the rest of the company on how to set a table in "Fork, Knife, Spoon." Any Gender
Susie & The Napkins Susie and The Napkins are a local band who have just come from a Battle of the Bands concert at the Paw Paw Community Center to sing "Say No Thank You." Johnny and The Queen act out the story in the lyrics Any Gender
Lola New to America, Lola expresses her shyness in the song, "Hola, Lola." It would be helpful if this actor speaks Spanish Gender: Female | Alto
Harry Lola's cousin and the reason she flies from Lima, Peru, to Honolulu. He is a fun, happy-go-lucky character who just wants to make sure his favorite cousin is having a good time Gender: Male | Tenor
Katie Spoonapple Edwina's little sister and a math wiz. Gender: Female


About The Theater

Artisan Center Theater produces year round, full scale Broadway style musicals and plays in their 195 seat theater-in-the-round. On Second Stage, Artisan Children's Theater produces children's shows each year where children perform for children. As part of their mission to create opportunities to experience uplifting family-friendly theater, Artisan offers a complete program of theatrical education, dance and performing arts classes throughout the year. Opening in 2003 Artisan has been blessed to serve, entertain, and offer theater opportunities to hundreds of thousands of people around the DFW metroplex. Artisan Center Theater is located at 444 E Pipeline Rd. in Hurst, Texas. The theater is closed on Sunday.





The Elves and the Shoemaker

October 2 & 3, 2023



View Audition Form Monologue 1 Monologue 2


Audition Dates :

October 2 & 3, 2023 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm



Production Dates

November 17 - December 16, 2023

performances will be Thursdays and Fridays at 6:30pm, and Saturdays at 11:30am and 1:30pm. There is a performance Tuesday December 12th at 11:00am. Additional performances may be scheduled based on cast availability.



Rehearsals begin October 9, 2023 and are generally Mondays, Tuesdays, (no Wednesdays) Thursdays and Fridays from 6:30pm – 9:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am – 1:00pm (Not everyone will be called to all rehearsals)



Auditions will be held at Artisan Center Theater located at 444 East Pipeline Road, Hurst, TX 76053

Callbacks (if needed): Wednesday October 4, 2023 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Audition Info :

  • Please prepare 16-32 bars (60 seconds or less) of a song that best suits your vocal ability.
  • Please bring your accompaniment on a track, since an accompanist will not be provided. Singing acapella is discouraged.
  • Actors will be asked to perform a short monologue provided by the director prior to the audition.
  • There will be a dance component to the audition at call-backs for certain roles (bring appropriate footwear and dress to move).
  • Actors will be doing cold readings from the script at callbacks.
  • Roles may be double cast depending on actor availability.
  • If you are unable to attend, please send an audition video to auditions@artisanct.com You will still be required to complete all digital paperwork and come to callbacks in person if requested.


About The Show

Directed & Choreographed by Mikki Hankins + Music Directed by Mary Ridenour

Book & Lyrics by MARCY HEISLER
Music by ZINA GOLDRICH

A poor cobbler has broken his arm and can no longer make his beautiful shoes. If the rent isn’t paid immediately, the landlord will evict him and his wife. However, instead of selling their last pair of shoes, the poor yet generous couple give them away to a needy beggar woman. That night, they go to bed weary, worried, and penniless. Suddenly, a troupe of elves appear, singing and dancing, and revive the cobbler’s work.



Auditions will be held at Artisan Center Theater located at 444 East Pipeline Road, Hurst, TX 76053




Roles Avaliable


Role Description Addition Info
Narrator The Storyteller Any Gender. Speaking Role
The Shoemaker A kind, old Cobbler Male Presenting
The Shoemaker’s Wife His equally kind wife Female Presenting
Landlord Their Wicked Landlord Any Gender
Old Beggar Woman A poor traveler. Female Presenting. Speaking Role
Elf 1 The bossy elf. Any Gender.
Elf 2 The lazy elf. Any Gender
Elf 3 The nervous elf. Any Gender
Mother A wealthy woman Female Presenting. Speaking Role
Girl Her sweet daughter Female Presenting. Speaking Role


About The Theater

Artisan Center Theater produces year round, full scale Broadway style musicals and plays in their 195 seat theater-in-the-round. On Second Stage, Artisan Children's Theater produces children's shows each year where children perform for children. As part of their mission to create opportunities to experience uplifting family-friendly theater, Artisan offers a complete program of theatrical education, dance and performing arts classes throughout the year. Opening in 2003 Artisan has been blessed to serve, entertain, and offer theater opportunities to hundreds of thousands of people around the DFW metroplex. Artisan Center Theater is located at 444 E Pipeline Rd. in Hurst, Texas. The theater is closed on Sunday.





Bright Star

Directed by Hayden Casey

Audition Dates: Dec 18, Dec 19

Rehearsals begin December 28,



View Audition Form Actors Read First


Audition Dates :

December 18 & 19, 2023 from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm



Production Dates

February 9 - March 2

performances will be Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 pm, and Saturdays at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Additional performances may be scheduled based on cast availability.



Rehearsals begin December 28, 2023 and are generally Mondays, Tuesdays, (no Wednesdays), Thursdays, and Fridays from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm and Saturdays from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Not everyone will be called to all rehearsals)



Auditions will be held at Artisan Center Theater located at 444 East Pipeline Road, Hurst, TX 76053

Callbacks (if needed): Wednesday December 20, 2023 from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Audition Info :

  • Please prepare one of the preselected songs chosen by the director and music director that best suits your vocal & acting ability. The cuts will all be made available online prior to auditions.
  • An accompanist will be provided in the audition room. The accompanist will have the sheet music already, so there is no need to bring your own music into the room.
  • There will be a dance component to the audition at call-backs for certain roles (bring appropriate footwear and dress to move).
  • Actors may be doing cold readings from the script at callbacks.
  • Roles may be double cast depending on actor availability.
  • If you are unable to attend, please send an audition video to auditions@artisanct.com You will still be required to complete all digital paperwork and come to callbacks in person if requested.


About The Show

Music, Book & Story by STEVE MARTIN

Music, Lyrics & Story by EDIE BRICKELL
Assistant Directed by Christina Major
Music Directed by Christina Major
Choreographed by Mikki Hankins

When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past – and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. Propelled by an ensemble of onstage musicians and dancers, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion, beautiful melodies and powerfully moving performances. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tight in its grasp, Bright Star is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.



Auditions will be held at Artisan Center Theater located at 444 East Pipeline Road, Hurst, TX 76053




Roles Avaliable


Role Description Addition Info Actors Screenplay
Alice Murphy – plays both 16-17 and 36-37. Alice at age 36-37 is an editor of a southern literary magazine; intelligent, attractive, professional – but with an air of melancholy. Young Alice at age 16-17 is rebellious, high-spirited, adventurous – looking to break out of small-town life and experience the world. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano, F3-C5 Side 1 Side 2
Billy Cane – a young soldier returning home from WWII; an aspiring young writer; fresh, open, optimistic, charming, and a little naïve. Vocal Range: Tenor, C3-A4 Side
Daddy Cane – Billy’s father. A widower. Spry, good looking. Kind hearted, if a bit lonely. Vocal Range: Tenor, C3-A4 Side
Margo Crawford – a small-town bookstore owner; a childhood friend of Billy’s who now harbors romantic feelings towards him; a natural beauty with a keen intellect. Vocal Range: Soprano, B3-F#5 Side
Daryl Ames – The flamboyant assistant at a literary magazine. Funny, with a dry and officious sense of humor. Insecure, and perhaps a bit socially awkward, but endearing and innately likable. Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone, C3-E4
Lucy Grant – A junior editor at a literary magazine. An ambitious, professional young “modern” career woman of the 1940’s. Strong, forthright and provocative with a sharp sense of humor. Vocal Range: Soprano, A3-D5 Side
Jimmy Ray Dobbs – plays both age 18-20 and 38-40. Jimmy Ray in his early 20s in flashbacks is Mayor Dobbs’ son and young Alice’s beau; handsome, boyishly charming, well-built and intelligent; from a family of wealth and power and is being groomed by his father for a similar future in the family business; an independent thinker who is not afraid to stand up to his father for what he believes in; he has a sense of personal responsibility and morality as well as a deep reserve of passion and emotion Vocal Range: Tenor, C3-A4 Side 1 Side 2
Mama Murphy – Alice’s mother. A caretaker to her family and her rural community. A warm, loving, sensible woman. Hardworking, with great inner strength and compassion. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano, G3-C5 Side
Daddy Murphy – Alice’s father; an authoritative and a stern disciplinarian; devoutly religious, hard-working, a poor but proud farmer. Vocal Range: Baritone, A2-G4 Side
Mayor Josiah Dobbs – the Mayor of Zebulon; a political and financial powerbroker – distinguished, an imposing and controlling presence; has a genuine interest in protecting his son’s future and his family name, but in doing so, is ultimately pushed to a point of extreme and irrevocable cruelty. Vocal Range: Baritone, A2-G4 Side
The Ensemble – Guides for the show, appearing throughout the ‘20s and ‘40s. Looking for strong singers and movers ages 16+:
  • Dr. Norquist – The local family doctor in Zebulon. Part of the ensemble, Speaking Role

  • Edna – an employee at Margo’s bookstore. Part of the ensemble, Mezzo-Soprano

  • Florence – an employee at Margo’s bookstore and a childhood friend of both Billy and Margo. Part of the ensemble, Mezzo-Soprano

  • Government Clerk – A clerk at the Office of Records in Raleigh. Part of the ensemble, Speaking Role

  • Max – a customer at Margo’s bookstore, at first, he has a crush on Margo, but later becomes Edna’s beau. Part of the ensemble, Speaking Role

  • Stanford – Loyal assistant to Mayor Josiah Dobbs. Part of the ensemble, Tenor/Baritone

  • Well-Dressed Woman – A woman (38-40) living in Raleigh. Part of the ensemble, Speaking Role
Side


About The Theater

Artisan Center Theater produces year round, full scale Broadway style musicals and plays in their 195 seat theater-in-the-round. On Second Stage, Artisan Children's Theater produces children's shows each year where children perform for children. As part of their mission to create opportunities to experience uplifting family-friendly theater, Artisan offers a complete program of theatrical education, dance and performing arts classes throughout the year. Opening in 2003 Artisan has been blessed to serve, entertain, and offer theater opportunities to hundreds of thousands of people around the DFW metroplex. Artisan Center Theater is located at 444 E Pipeline Rd. in Hurst, Texas. The theater is closed on Sunday.





The Sound of Music

November 13 & 14, 2023



View Audition Form Sheet Music


Audition Dates :

November 13 & 14, 2023 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm



Production Dates

January 12 - February 3

performances will be Thursdays and Fridays at 6:30pm, and Saturdays at 11:00am and 1:00pm. Additional performances may be scheduled based on cast availability.



Rehearsals begin November 18, 2023 and are generally Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:30pm – 9:00pm and

Saturdays from 9:00am – 1:00pm

(Not everyone will be called to all rehearsals)

** Callbacks (if needed): Wednesday November 15, 2023 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Auditions will be held at Artisan Center Theater located at 444 East Pipeline Road, Hurst, TX 76053

Audition Info :

  • Please prepare one of the preselected songs chosen by the director and music director that best suits your vocal ability. The cuts will all be made available online prior to auditions.

  • Accompaniment tracks will be provided to rehearse with prior to auditions and will be provided in the audition room.

  • There will be a dance component to the audition at call-backs for certain roles (bring appropriate footwear and dress to move).

  • Actors will be doing cold readings from the script at both auditions and callbacks.

  • Roles may be double cast depending on actor availability.

  • If you are unable to attend, please send an audition video to auditions@artisanct.com You will still be required to complete all digital paperwork and come to callbacks in person if requested.



About The Show

Directed by Tron Sutton

Music Directed by Kathryn O’Neal
Choreographed by Erica Harkins


The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. As the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision.




Roles Avaliable


Role Description Sides
Sister Berthe - A nun who is the Mistress of Novices. She does not think that headstrong, free spirited postulants belong at the Abbey. She is a no nonsense type, officious and very strict. She is not a supporter of Maria. She is a killjoy, self-righteous, straight-laced, prim and a bit of a prude
Sister Margaretta - A nun who is the Mistress of Postulants. She is kind and understanding. A supporter of Maria. She is positive, encouraging, concerned and has a sense of humor.
Mother Abbess - She is a true big-hearted mother figure, loved, adored and respected. She has a bit of hidden spunk. Sides
Sister Sophia - Sister Sophia is a nun who always stays in line. She is very dutiful and kind. She would rather take the middle road to avoid controversy
Maria Rainer - Maria is a headstrong, free-spirited young woman. She is spunky, opinionated, warm, resourceful, youthful, gentle and kind with much determination. Sides
New Postulant - A smart, well-dressed young girl who has a walk-on moment only – no dialogue. Can come from the nun ensemble.
Nuns - Nuns, novices, and postulants who live in the Nonnberg Abbey. Sides
Captain von Trapp - A retired Austrian naval captain. He is a widower. He’s polished, yet very military in the way he runs his life; underneath, he is warm, understanding and determined. Sides
Franz - Originally a sort of protector to Captain Von Trapp in the Navy, he is now retired into his position as valet, which he carries out with somber efficiency. He is humorless and appears harmless but underneath we discover he is secretly plotting with the Nazi party Anschluss. Sides
Frau Schmidt - The Von Trapp family housekeeper, Frau Schmidt does her job efficiently but without affection. She is strong and somewhat dominating. She has been around a long time and hates the way she is treated with whistles by the Baron. It affects her dignity. She appears to be a thoroughly reliable member of the staff and respected by all. Sides
Liesl - Liesl is the eldest of the Von Trapp siblings. She is innocent, naïve, coy, flirtatious, headstrong and infatuated with Rolf. She is pretty but unsophisticated and tends to think everything is wonderful. She has a maternal edge to her and cares very deeply and lovingly for her younger siblings. Sides
Friedrich - He has a tough exterior and is very much trying to be “the man” of the family; desperately needs his father. Sides
Louisa - She is the master of pranks and enjoys pulling them on others. She is quite a tomboy, has a rebellious attitude, and misses her mother a great deal. Sides
Kurt - He is the second boy and the middle of the children. He often tries to act manly and is outspoken against the previous governesses. He is gentle and a peacemaker. Sides
Brigitta - She is smart as a whip, very perceptive and always tells the truth whether you like it or not. She’s an avid reader and suspicious of “Uncle Max”. Sides
Marta - She is one of the quietest Von Trapps. She loves the color pink, is very inquisitive, smart and gentle Sides
Gretl - She is the youngest Von Trapp. She is very quiet when first introduced by her father. She is sweet, loving and wants attention. She must have the cute, adorable and endearing factor Sides
Rolf Gruber - He is self important, boasting, a very pleasant young man, and somewhat aggressive but in a gentle way. Sides
Max Detweiler - A theatrical agent and First Secretary of Education and Culture – a personal friend of Von Trapp and a sort of uncle to his children. He is clever at his job, charming, witty, and quite pushy to get what he wants. He has a humorous personality. Sides
Goat - Strong dance and acting abilities to perform onstage the roles of Nazi soldiers, premier dancers in The Lonely Goatherd scene, dancing neighbors and friends who come to Captain Von Trapp’s party, Salzburg citizens
Girl in Pink Coat - Strong dance and acting abilities to perform onstage the roles of Nazi soldiers, premier dancers in The Lonely Goatherd scene, dancing neighbors and friends who come to Captain Von Trapp’s party, Salzburg citizens
Folks in Town - Strong dance and acting abilities to perform onstage the roles of Nazi soldiers, premier dancers in The Lonely Goatherd scene, dancing neighbors and friends who come to Captain Von Trapp’s party, Salzburg citizens
Mama - Strong dance and acting abilities to perform onstage the roles of Nazi soldiers, premier dancers in The Lonely Goatherd scene, dancing neighbors and friends who come to Captain Von Trapp’s party, Salzburg citizens
Herr Zeller - A sort of district governor appointed by the Nazi Regime to prepare the Anschluss. He is overbearing, arrogant and autocratic, self-important and pompous. Stern and unsmiling, a typical Nazi official whose primary concern is to see that everyone toes the line. Sides
Baron Elberfeld - A neighbor of the Von Trapps and one of the “Old Guards” of Austria - violently opposed to the takeover of his beloved country by Nazi Germany. Can double with other roles in the ensemble. The baron attends the ball thrown by Captain Von Trapp in Elsa’s honor.
Party Guests - strong dance and acting abilities to perform onstage the roles of Nazi soldiers, premier dancers in The Lonely Goatherd scene, dancing neighbors and friends who come to Captain Von Trapp’s party, Salzburg citizens
Admiral von Schreiber - An important figure in the Austrian Navy and appears to be much respected by Captain Von Trapp. He has obviously agreed to be part of the new regime with Germany. He arrives to collect Captain Von Trapp and bring him to Berlin. Sides
German Officials - Strong dance and acting abilities to perform onstage the roles of Nazi soldiers, premier dancers in The Lonely Goatherd scene, dancing neighbors and friends who come to Captain Von Trapp’s party, Salzburg citizens
The Trio of The Saengerbund of Herwegen - Three-person performance group who wins 3rd place in the Festival Concert. Can come from Dance Ensemble
Fraulein Schweiger - Female performer who wins 2nd place in the Festival Concert. Can come from the Dance Ensemble


About The Theater

Artisan Center Theater produces year round, full scale Broadway style musicals and plays in their 195 seat theater-in-the-round. On Second Stage, Artisan Children's Theater produces children's shows each year where children perform for children. As part of their mission to create opportunities to experience uplifting family-friendly theater, Artisan offers a complete program of theatrical education, dance and performing arts classes throughout the year. Opening in 2003 Artisan has been blessed to serve, entertain, and offer theater opportunities to hundreds of thousands of people around the DFW metroplex. Artisan Center Theater is located at 444 E Pipeline Rd. in Hurst, Texas. The theater is closed on Sunday.





Souvenier

October 30th, 2023



View Audition Form Crazy Rhythm The Jewel Song Ave Maria


Audition Dates :

October 30, 2023 from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm



Production Dates

April 12 - May 4 performances will be Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 pm, and Saturdays at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm.



Rehearsals will be scheduled based on actor and production team availability after casting is complete. Beginning March 25th, actors will rehearse Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, and Saturdays from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.



Auditions will be held at Artisan Center Theater located at 444 East Pipeline Road, Hurst, TX 76053

Callbacks (if needed): November 1, 2023 from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Audition Info :

  • Please prepare all 3 preselected cuts from the show for the audition.
  • Actors may be doing cold readings from the script at auditions and callbacks.
  • Roles may be double cast depending on actor availability.
  • If you are unable to attend, please send an audition video to auditions@artisanct.com You will still be required to complete all digital paperwork and come to callbacks in person if requested.


About The Show

Directed by Tron Sutton

Music Directed by Christina Major

For more than half a century the name Florence Foster Jenkins has been guaranteed to produce explosions of derisive laughter. Not unreasonably so, as this wealthy society eccentric suffered under the delusion that she was a great coloratura soprano when she was in fact incapable of producing two consecutive notes in tune. Nevertheless, her annual recitals in the ballroom of the Ritz Carlton hotel brought her extraordinary fame. Her growing mob of fans packed her recitals, stuffing handkerchiefs in their mouths to stifle their laughter—which Mrs. Jenkins blissfully mistook for cheers. SOUVENIR, by turn hilarious and poignant, tells her story through the eyes of her accompanist, Cosme McMoon. Eyewitness accounts of their concerts vary so wildly it is almost impossible now to separate fact from gossip. Hence this fictional “biography,” in which we follow the story of their partnership from its earliest days to their infamous concert in Carnegie Hall and its aftermath. With each new imagined triumph Florence’s confidence soars. Faced with her boundless certainty, Cosme comes to revise his attitude, not only towards her singing but to the very meaning of music itself. A musical odd-couple for the ages.



Auditions will be held at Artisan Center Theater located at 444 East Pipeline Road, Hurst, TX 76053




Roles Avaliable


Role Age Addition Info
Cosme Age 25-55 Trained pianist, NYC piano bar player who is struggling for money trying to make a serious career. The narrator of the play, as he shared about his unorthodox history with Florence Foster Jenkins. The play takes place years after she has passed, and he is reminiscing to the audience, stepping into flashback scenes with Florence.


About The Theater

Artisan Center Theater produces year round, full scale Broadway style musicals and plays in their 195 seat theater-in-the-round. On Second Stage, Artisan Children's Theater produces children's shows each year where children perform for children. As part of their mission to create opportunities to experience uplifting family-friendly theater, Artisan offers a complete program of theatrical education, dance and performing arts classes throughout the year. Opening in 2003 Artisan has been blessed to serve, entertain, and offer theater opportunities to hundreds of thousands of people around the DFW metroplex. Artisan Center Theater is located at 444 E Pipeline Rd. in Hurst, Texas. The theater is closed on Sunday.






Help us spread JOY this Holiday Season


Artisan Children’s Theater is accepting video auditions for a Holiday performance group at the city events in November and December, as well as Christmas Showcase at the theater. The goal of this group is to be Ambassadors for Artisan while also giving back to our community.

Come be a part of this opportunity

Send a “performance ready” audition video of a non-religious Holiday/Christmas or Broadway Christmas song of your choice to

auditions@artisanct.com



by October 21st



Holiday Form

Come be a part of the MAGIC this HOLIDAY SEASON!