2023/2024: Our 28th Season

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HELLO, DOLLY! Musical
This musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play THE MATCHMAKER bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance, and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher-Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” are certain to thrill and entertain audiences again and again.
Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals
Directed by Cheryl Showalter
Open Auditions July 16 & 17 with callbacks July 18 if needed
Production Sept. 22, 23, 24, 29 & 30, October 1 2023

Sponsored by The Mylander Foundation

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Play
The Cratchit family, preparing for a hearty Christmas in spite of their poverty, is dismayed to learn that their father will have to work on Christmas Day, as his employer, Mr. Scrooge, is mean and miserly. On Christmas Eve, after Scrooge dismisses Cratchit with savage ill humor and locks up for the night, his dead partner’s ghost undertakes to show him the error of his ways. When Christmas Day dawns, Scrooge is a changed man and with new joy goes about making amends for his grouchy ways. The play ends with a celebration in the Cratchit kitchen that has spelled Christmas for generations past and will for generations to come.
Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois
Directed by Christine Turner
19dramagirl67@gmail.com
Open Auditions Oct. 16 & 17 with callbacks Oct. 18 if needed

6:30 at BSA
Production Dec. 1, 2, 3, 8 & 9, 2023

Sponsored by The Bellevue Hospital

HANDS ON A HARDBODY Musical
For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor, and ambition, they’ll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. In the hilarious, hard-fought contest that is HANDS ON A HARDBODY, only one winner can drive away with the American Dream. Inspired by the true events of the acclaimed 1997 documentary of the same name.
Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals
Directed by Floyd Collins
Open Auditions Nov. 13 & 14 with callbacks Nov. 15 if needed
Production Jan. 26, 27, 28, Feb. 2 & 3, 2024

Children’s Theatre presents Disney’s FINDING NEMO JR. Musical
Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)
Directed by Juliet Russell
Open Auditions (Ages 7–12) Jan. 7 with tentative callbacks Jan. 8
Production March 15, 16, 17, 22 & 23, 2024

Sponsored by Cornerstone Counseling

Roald Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL Musical
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however — the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)
Directed by Jodie Fleming
Open Auditions March 3 & 4 with callbacks March 6 if needed
Production May 10, 11, 12, & 17, 18, 19, 2024

Sponsored by Mel & Jeanie Miller & Family

Teen Theatre presents THE ADDAMS FAMILY Musical
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family — a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before — keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on a fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
Presented through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW)
Directed by Leslie Shanaman
Open Auditions (Ages 13–19) May 13 & 14 with callbacks May 15 if needed
Production July 12, 13, 14, 19 & 20, 2024

*Dates/times/titles subject to change pending availability/licensing/rights/royalties, etc.

SPECIAL EVENTS

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES A special, one-night-only fundraiser for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
An award-winning whirlwind tour of a forbidden zone, THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES is made up of various personal monologues read by a diverse group of women. Each of the monologues deals with an aspect of the feminine experience. A landmark in women’s empowerment that honors female sexuality in all its complexity.
Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection
Directed by Caroline Guy
Oct. 13, 2023

BIG SPOOKY AFFAIR Family-friendly spooky fun
Haunted theatre tours, fortune tellers, costume contests, food trucks, and more!
Oct. 21 & 28, 2023

Agatha Christie’s THE MOUSETRAP Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. A police detective, arriving on skis, interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house; a spinster with a curious background; an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef; a retired Army major; a strange little man who claims his car has overturned in a drift; and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears escalate. This record-breaking murder mystery features a brilliant surprise finish from Dame Agatha Christie, the foremost mystery writer of her time.
Tickets: https://www.showtix4u.com/events/22478
$25.00 a seat includes dinner and the show.
Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals
Directed by Cheryl Showalter
Nov. 10 & 11, 2023

Sponsored by United Real Estate Market Pro

TAKE THE STAGE! Talent Show
Local “celebrity” judges! Audience Choice Award, and more!
Hosted by Master Magician Floyd Collins, and Bellevue’s own Deric Marbaugh
April 6, 2024

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Auditions for ‘A Christmas Carol’

A Christmas Carol dramatized by Martha B King, Dramatic Publishing.

Open auditions are October 16 & 17, with callbacks on the 18th.
Questions Contact Director: Christine Turner
19dramagirl67@gmail.com

The roles for the cast are as follows: 
Note: The age listed is the age the actor portrays not necessarily the age of the actor.

Bob Cratchit- mid 40s
Mrs. Cratchit- mid 40s
The Cratchit Children:
Tiny Tim- 8-10, small frame
Peter- Late teens
Belinda- 14-16
Martha- 18-20
Edward- 7-9
Elizabeth- 7-9
Ebenezer Scrooge- 60s
Fred, Scrooge’s Nephew- 20s
Man- any adult age
Marley’s ghost- 50s or older

The Ghost of Christmas Past- any age, any gender, small frame
The Ghost of Christmas Present- any age, any gender
Ebenezer as a Young Boy- 10-12

Schoolboys:
George- 10-12
Rob- 10-12
Fred- 10-12

Mr. Fezziwig- 40s
Mrs. Fezziwig- 40s
Ebenezer, Apprentice- 20s
Dick, Fellow Apprentice- 20s
Charlotte- 20s
Fiddler- any adult man
Dancers- any adult age, any gender, will double with other roles
The Ghost of Christmas Future- any adult age, any gender
Joe, A Fence for Stolen Goods- any adult man
A Charwoman- any adult woman
A Laundress- any adult woman
An Undertaker’s Man- any adult man

Performances are December 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8.

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Auditions for “Hands on a Hardbody”

 Casting “‘Hands on a Hardbody,” which is based on the true events depicted in the 1997 film documentary, with book by Doug Wright, lyrics by Amanda Green, and music by Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green.
CAST SIZE: 15 + (nine men, six women plus extras may be added) 
Note: Some roles are written specifically for one Hispanic/Latino man, and one African American man.
Ages 17 and up.
The director recommends you sing parts of a song from the show for the character you want. However, if you wish to sing another song that is fine as well. 
We only need 16 bars of you singing for us. 45 seconds – 1 minute max.
For a complete rundown on what to expect at auditions and more information on casting please visit the audition website at. www.bit.ly/BSA-HOHB
Questions can be directed to Director Floyd Collins mr.floydcollins@gmail.com

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Auditions for ‘A Christmas Carol’

Auditions for the Bellevue Society for the Arts performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’ will be October 16th and 17th at 6 P.M. Auditions are open for ages 7 and up. You will not need to prepare anything for auditions, there will be scripts at the auditions to do cold reads from.

For questions regarding auditions, please email the director Christine Turner
at 19dramagirl67@gmail.com

A Chrismas Carol performances are Dec. 1, 2, 3, 8 & 9. It is produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing COmpany of Woodstock, Illinois. It is sponsored by The Bellevue Hospital.

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The cast of our 28th season openers HELLO, Dolly!

Director Cheryl Showalter is proud to announce the cast of our 28th season opener HELLO, DOLLY!

Dolly Levi: MARIANNE WEBB
Horace Vendergelderb: JIMY FOREMAN
Cornelius Hackl : SAMUEL HOHMAN
Irene Molloy: KAJE HOLTHOUSE
Barnaby Tucker: NATHAN BALL
Minnie Fay: KATIE SNELL
Ambrose Kemper: JACOB STUDEBAKER-ELLIS
Ermengarde: RACHEL SHANAMAN
Rudolph Reisenweber: RIC HILLS
Ernestina Simple: HEIDI SARVIS
Mrs. Rose: CAITLIN HAMERNIK
Coachman: LATISHA FIELDS
Judge: JOHN BALL

Suffragettes: MELISSA DAMSCHRODER, LATISHA FIELDS, MIRANDA GARLOCK, CAITLYN HAMERINK, HEIDI MILLER, RONELE MYERS, TERRI ROBINSON, HEIDI SARVIS, MARTY SIEGEL

Waiters: JOHN BALL, ANNIKA CAMPBELL, LATISHA FIELDS, KENZIE FRANKS, COOPER GANNI, KEITH ROBINSON, TERI ROBINSON, ANYA STUART

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2022–23: Our 27th Season

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Musical
Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization
Directed by Samuel Hohman
Open Auditions July 10 at 7 p.m., July 11 at 6 p.m. (Callbacks July 13 at 6 p.m. if needed)
Production Oct. 1, 2 & 8, 2022
Sponsored by Mel & Jeanie Miller & Family

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Musical
Presented by arrangement with Tams-Witmark, a Concord Theatricals Company
Directed by Floyd Collins
Open Auditions Oct. 16 and 17 at 6 p.m.
Production Dec. 2, 3, 4, 9, and 10, 2022
Sponsored by The Bellevue Hospital

Arthur Miller’s DEATH OF A SALESMAN Drama
Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection
Directed by Steve Koenig
Open Auditions Nov. 13 and 14 at 6 p.m. (Callbacks Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. if needed)
Production Jan. 27, 28, 29, Feb. 3 and 4, 2023
Sponsored by Bellevue High School Class of 1962

Children’s Theatre presents Roald Dahl’s WILLY WONKA JR. Musical
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)
Directed by Juliet Russell
Open Auditions (Ages 7–12) Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. (Callbacks Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. if needed)
Production March 10, 11, 12, 17 and 18, 2023
Sponsored by Cornerstone Counseling

THE SECRET GARDEN Musical
Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals
Directed by Christine Turner
Open Auditions March 12 and 13 at 6 p.m. (Callbacks March 15 at 6 p.m. if needed)
Production May 12, 13, 14, 19, and 20, 2023

Teen Theatre presents Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s MARY POPPINS Musical
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)
Directed by Leslie Childers
Open Auditions (Ages 13–19) May 15 and 16 at 6 p.m.
Production July 14, 15, 16, 21, and 22, 2023

*Dates/times/titles subject to change pending availability/licensing/rights/royalties, etc.

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