Auditions for SBCT productions are open to all members of the community, from beginning actor to veteran stage performer, and are held approximately two months prior to each show’s opening. Within a supportive atmosphere, those trying out are usually asked to read several times from the play script.
SBCT auditions are generally held in either the South Bend Civic Theatre building, 403 N. Main St., or in The Firehouse, 701 Portage Ave. Occasionally, outside venues are used depending on theatre availability and the size of the show to be cast. Check individual audition postings often for location information, which is subject to change.
Rehearsals are generally held four or five nights a week from approximately 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Smaller roles may require only two or three nights a week until the final week or two before opening.) The rehearsal period generally runs for six or seven weeks (musicals are usually a week or two longer).
All productions will take place in our newly renovated theatre, in either the 209 seat Wilson Mainstage Auditorium, or in our 90 seat Barbara K. Warner Studio Theatre. Depending on the production, shows will have either a one, two or three week run. Most productions run for two weeks. All productions allow for an extra “hold-over” weekend in the event of increased ticket demand.
If you wish to be notified by e-mail of each upcoming audition, please contact South Bend Civic Theatre at 234-1112 or via e-mail at info@sbct.org and ask to have your name added to our actors’ mailing list.
Unless the script specifies otherwise, all roles are cast without regard to race and/or ethnic origin.
“AND THEN THERE WERE NONE,” by Agatha Christie. This is one of Agatha Christie’s most suspenseful mysteries, standing the test of time and surprising audiences every time they see it….Eight strangers and two house servants have been invited by a mysterious host to an island estate, are stranded and warned by a mysterious voice to “BEWARE, there is a killer among you.” One by one the figurines on the mantle are broken as, one by one, the houseguests are murdered.
NEEDED: 3 female actors & 8 male actors, ages 20 and up.
WHEN: Monday & Tuesday, February 22 & 23 at 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Warner Studio Theatre, in South Bend Civic Theatre, 403 N. Main St., South Bend, IN 46601.
DIRECTOR: Leigh Taylor.
PRODUCTION DATES: April 23-24-25, 28-29-30 & May 1-2, in the Wilson Mainstage Auditorium.
For more information, call: 234-1112.
“SEUSSICAL! the MUSICAL,” by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty. Horton the Elephant is just doing his friend Mayzie a favor when he agrees to sit on her egg so she can take a break, not realizing what an adventure has just begun! What teasing he endures, what hardships he overcomes and what a champion he proves to be, when he saves all the Whos who live on the single flower he gets to safety. The Cat in the Hat, Mayzie, Gertrude McFuzz, and all the little Whos join Horton in this fun musical adventure about being brave and helping out the little guys.
•Those who audition should bring 16 bars of a prepared song to sing acapella.
•Be prepared to sing/dance numbers from the show as well.
•Please wear appropriate clothing for dance, including shoes.
NEEDED: Female & male actors/dancers/singers, from 3rd grade through adult.
WHEN:
Monday, February 15 at 6:00 p.m. for grades 10-12 & Adults. (Adults who have conflicts for Monday auditions PLEASE contact the director for an alternate time: regina.renee.warren@gmail.com. Thank you!)
Tuesday, February 16, at 6:00 p.m. for grades 6-9.
Wednesday, February 17 at 6:00 p.m. for grades 3-5.
Everyone auditioning should hold Thursday, February 18 at 6:00 p.m. open for call-backs.
WHERE: Century Center, Suite 16 (river level and follow signs), 120 S. St. Joseph St., South Bend, IN 46601. Be prepared to pay for parking in Century Center’s lot. Free Parking available on the street.
DIRECTOR: Regina Warren.
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Claire Peterson.
CHOREOGRAPHER: Amy Jojo.
PRODUCTION DATES: April 9-10-11, with daytime school performances scheduled on April 12-13, in the Century Center’s Bendix Theatre.
For more information, call: 234-1112.
Individual, corporate and/or foundation sponsors help underwrite production costs of each SBCT production throughout the calendar year.
