Speaking of podcasts, this one came to KC Stage from Angie Fiedler and I think it's really useful! AG

There will be a series of podcasts on NYTheatre.com based on conversations with directors. The first one is about auditioning; it was hosted by Martin Denton.

http://www.nyte.org/pcast/nythpod188.mp3

Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre will hold auditions for a Script in Hand concert performance of A SECRET GARDEN for presentation at the KC Public Library on Sunday April 27 at 2 p.m. There will be one performance only.

Auditions are this Sunday March 2 at 1-3:30 p.m at MET's new space at 3604 Main.

This is a singing audition only.

Singers should prepare 32 bars of musical theatre style song. Please bring sheet music in the correct key and a headshot and resume. An accompanist will be provided.

Auditionees will be seen in the order of their arrival.

Please share this information with others who may wish to audition to help get word out to all.

CYT Kansas City is holding auditions for Wizard
of Oz -- Saturday, March 8, 9am - noon in Lee's
Summit.

Lonely and sad Kansas farm girl Dorothy dreams of
a better place so she plans to run away. During a
fierce tornado, she is transported to a
land 'beyond the rainbow' where she meets magical
characters from her Kansas life transformed
within her unconscious dream state. After travels
down a Yellow Brick Road to the Land of Oz, and
the defeat of the Wicked Witch of the West,
Dorothy and her friends are rewarded by the
Wizard of Oz with their hearts' desires - and
Dorothy returns home to Kansas.

Claudia Copping of the IFC asked me to post this.

ACTORS SHOWCASE
On Wednesday, March 5th, the IFC will present another installment
of our popular Actors' Showcase. This is an opportunity for actors to show their talent, in front of an audience and on-camera. and get feedback from a panel of local film/tv professionals. IFC member and acting coach Andy Garrison of the Actor Training Studio has graciously agreed to serve as moderator and "coach-on-the-spot."

This is an excellent opportunity for actors to hone their skills
specific to on-camera work and showcase their abilities to local independent filmmakers.

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 22, 2008

MEDIA CONTACT: Beate Pettigrew, Artistic Director
Phone: 913/432-9100 · Email: bpettigr@jccc.edu
For more information, see: www.thebarnplayers.org
THE BARN PLAYERS AUDITIONS
CLOSER
By Patrick Marber
Directed by Nathan Norcross
A Barn Alternative Series Production
Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

AUDITIONS:
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 from 7pm – 10pm
Thursday, March 6th from 5pm – 7pm

I asked Adrian Alexander to send a letter of introduction about atsactors so that we can continue to grow that email list. If you're presently studying at ATS or used to study here, email Adrian. Shoot, if you're thinking about studying here or just consider yourself an ATS friend, send him a note. AG

ATS Actors,

The atsactors online discussion group was established to provide students at the Actor Training School with current audition information for plays, films, etc. around the KC area. The site (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atsactors/) can also be used as a discussion forum for questions related to the acting process or the KC theater/film scene.

Thin Air Theatrics

presents the FINAL WEEKEND of ...

I LOVE YOU,
YOU'RE PERFECT,
NOW CHANGE!

A Musical Comedy

It's your very last chance to see the latest creation from Thin Air Theatrics:
This THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY nights only! 8pm

For all those who have ever dared to love and found out just how complicated, frustrating, and downright comical love can actually be, "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" is the perfect musical comedy.

"I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" began as an off-Broadway musical revue that rocketed to popularity when its un-apologizing and humorous look at modern relationships struck a chord with audiences. The show is a great mix of comedy, reality, and memorable music. Thin Air Theatrics' production will be directed by Steven Eubank, with Daniel Doss serving as musical director and producer.

ANNOUNCING KANSAS CITY OPEN CALL AUDITIONS:

The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre's 2008 Season

The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)(3), professional theatre located in the unique village of Arrow Rock, Missouri, a 19th century National Historic Landmark. The Lyceum has been entertaining audiences in the heart of Missouri for 47 years producing a variety of musicals, dramas and comedies. Each year, this 408 seat theatre attracts professional talent from across the country to produce an eight show season (June-September). Performers, designers, directors, and technicians take residence in Arrow Rock for five months to bring its patrons Broadway caliber productions throughout the summer.

EMU Theatre is holding auditions for Tom
Stoppard's "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead".

Auditions will be in Lawrence, on Tuesday February
26 and Wednesday,March 5, at the ECM building,
1204 Oread, at 7:00 pm, and also on Saturday March
1, at 1:00 pm, at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940
New Hampshire.

Show dates are June 6, 8, 13 and 14 in South Park,
Lawrence.

All levels of experience welcome! Scripts may be
checked out from the LAC front desk. Contact
Rachel Sorrels with any questions:
rsorrels@ku.edu or 785-424-4327.

Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre
(Professional)

A Man of No Importance by Terrence McNally
(book), Lynn Ahrens (lyrics) Stephen Flaherty
(music): Feb 27-Mar 1: 5:30 pm Wed; 12 pm Sat
A Man Of No Importance is about the journey of
self-discovery and acceptance of Alfie Byrne
(this role has been cast), a Dublin bus
conductor who is prone to reciting poetry to the
patrons on his bus. He is also the director of
the local community theatre, which operates out
of a small parish hall in the neighborhood
church. Alfie’s passengers are also his
performers: amateur thespians that come to see

Hannah's just finished completing her MBA degree and is ready to get back in action. She's studied at the studio off and on over the last few years and has done some commercial work as well as short indie film. AG

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Got this from ATS Website Admin Richard Greene, who also operates Kansas City Infozine... AG

TITLE: Online Casting Call for New Action/Adventure Web and Television Series "CLONE"

SUMMARY: Briggs Digital Media to Begin Series Production in March -- Actors Sought for Leading, Recurring and Guest-Starring Roles

Use this link to access the rest of the article.
http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/27037/

Coach Andy Garrison and studio Manager Jeffrey Fellin discuss actor training in general, as well as actor training specific to ATS. Send topic suggestions to mailto:andy@actortrainingstudio.com.

ATS Podcast #1 -- Open Scenes

CenterStage Theatre

Auditions for Oliver
Book, Music & Lyrics by Lionel Bart:
Feb 24 & 27: 6 pm Sun, Wed

Performance dates:
July 20th through 27th, 2008

The driving force of love abounds in this
musical masterpiece, based on the Charles
Dickens novel. Oliver's quest for love,
showcased by ever popular songs, has been a long
time favorite for a reason.

Directed by Mark Swezey
Music Direction Pam Williamson
Choreographer Ann McCroskey

Please prepare 16 measures of music from a musical theatre selection. Accompaniment will be provided.
Also, please bring appropriate clothing to participate in a movement/dance exercise.

Studio Manager Jeff Fellin suggested a long time ago that we should record podcasts on what we do at the Actor Training Studio. And we've finally done one. We talk about that ATS staple, the Open Scene on this first one. We'd be happy to entertain suggestions for other topics -- personally I'd like those to be craft related rather than career related, but would listen to anything.

Jeff's been good enough to place the podcast on his site. Here's the link:

Books referenced in this podcast are: Bill Howey's The Actor's Menu, available at www.actorsmenu.com or at Amazon;