Chagrin Valley Little Theatre

CVLT Auditions

CVLT Needs Your Talent!

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre depends on volunteer talent for all of its plays each season. Our auditions are open to anyone with an interest in performing in community theater. Age ranges, experience levels and other requirements change from production to production, so keep your eyes on us - you just may be the one we're looking for!

Auditions are publicized right here on our website, as well as via our mailing list and via Fred Sternfeld's the Northeast Ohio Performing Arts List (NEohioPAL). You may also find our audition notices in your local newspapers from time to time.

"Urinetown" (show details)

Audition Dates: May 18th at 3:00 and May 19th at 7:00, 40 River St.

Show Dates: July 25 - August 23, 2008

Directed by: David Vosburgh

Musical Direction by: David Keith Stiver

Choreographed by: Pamela LaForce

Auditionees will read from the script. Please be prepared with 16 bars each of an upbeat song and a ballad, with sheet music.

"Master Class "

Audition Dates:
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - Sat. May 17th at 2:00 - 56 River St. (River Street Playhouse)
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - Sun. May 18th at 4:00 - 56 River St. (River Street Playhouse)
Callbacks/Auditions - Mon. May 19th at 7:00 at 56 River St. (River Street Playhouse)

Show Dates: Sep 12 - Sep 27 2008

Directed by: Harriet DeVeto

Cast Requirements:

Master Class is Terrence McNally's drama about Maria Callas (played by Harriet DeVeto) in which the diva reminisces about her life while giving private lessons to her vocal students. The script calls for the following opera-singing actors:

• Student soprano 1 - must sing "Ah non credea mirarti" from Bellini's La Sonnambula
• Student soprano 2 - must sing "Vieni! t'affretta" from Verdi's Macbeth
• Student tenor (a 'handsome Italian') - must sing "Recondita armonia" from Puccini's Tosca
• The accompanist (this is an on stage role, with dialogue)

Contact the director at 330-835-9315 or 330-814-0512 for appointments or information.

"Polish Joke " (show details)

Audition Dates: May 27th and 28th at 7:30, 56 River St.

Show Dates: July 4 - July 19, 2008

Directed by: Steven Hoffman

Auditionees will read from the script. 3 men, 2 women needed. Various ages 25 and older.