Holy cow! All 140 auditions slots for our upcoming production of Aloha, Say the Pretty Girls are full. It happened so quickly, but it's an utter thrill to be seeing so many people for our next show.

On the flip side, it also means we've had to turn some auditioners away due to time constraints. Fortunately, we'll have the following two chunks of times set aside specifically for walk-up auditions:

Saturday, March 16: 2:30pm - 3:10pm
Sunday, March 17: 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Auditioners will be seen on a first-come basis during that time.

In addition to having those two chunks, we may have occasional slots open up throughout the two audition days based on  timing and any no-shows. Those fill-ins will also be seen on a first-come basis. We unfortunately cannot guarantee we'll see everyone who comes.

Auditions will be held at the Serbian Cultural & Arts Center, 448 W. Barry, Chicago, IL 60657

Please prepare a one minute contemporary monologue. You may also be asked for a second contrasting piece. Please bring your H/R.

Also, Aloha, Say the Pretty Girls will now run Thursday - Sunday, May 30 - June 16, 2013 at the Heartland Studio in Rogers Park, bumping back a week later than stated in the original audition call.

Thanks so much for your interest and sorry we couldn't schedule everyone for an audition slot at this time.

M. William Panek
Aloha, Say the Pretty Girls - director

The Brown Paper Box Co. presents CHARACTER BREAKDOWN: A Miscast Cabaret on Saturday, March 23 at 8pm. This one-night cabaret will feature appearances from The Brown Paper Box Co. artistic associates and former cast members performing as characters they would never play due to age, gender, voice type, race, etc.

Get to know former cast member Katherine Glavin (Reefer Madness!, The Brown Paper Box Co.; Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer, Hell in a Handbag Productions; Rocky Horror Picture Show, Ludicrous Theatre Company).

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Q) What's the first word that comes to mind when you hear 'miscast?'
A) Ow.

Q) Have you ever been miscast?
A) Two words: Sky Masterson.

Q) Without giving too much away, what can our audience expect with your number?
A) Profanity.

Q) Upon first glace when you walk into an audition, what is your character 'type?'
A) Tall smart brunette. Anne Hathaway seems to get all my dream roles...

Q) But what people don't know about you is .......
A) I play a great Sky Masterson!

Q) Last good movie you saw.
A) Life of Pi in 3D

Q) Current show running in town you're recommending to friends?
A) Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind... you might get free pizza!

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Come see Katherine in The Brown Paper Box Co.'s CHARACTER BREAKDOWN: A Miscast Cabaret on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret.  Please visit www.davenportspianobar.com for reservations and additional information. Tickets are $15 + a two-drink minimum.

The Brown Paper Box Co. presents CHARACTER BREAKDOWN: A Miscast Cabaret on Saturday, March 23 at 8pm. This one-night cabaret will feature appearances from The Brown Paper Box Co. artistic associates and former cast members performing as characters they would never play due to age, gender, voice type, race, etc.

Get to know Artistic Associate NICK SHODA (Godspell, The Brown Paper Box Co.; Pacific Overtures, Porchlight Music Theatre; Evolution/Creation, Quest Theatre Ensemble).

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Q. What's the first word that comes to mind when you hear 'miscast?'
A. Me. Frequently.

Q. Have you ever been miscast?
A. Yes, though not egregiously so.

Q. Without giving too much away, what can our audience expect with your number at CHARACTER BREAKDOWN: A Miscast Cabaret?
A. Laughter, tears, and/or mild embarrassment.
 
Q.  Upon first glace when you walk into an audition, what is your character 'type?'
A. The ambiguously ethnic youthful gay best friend.

Q.But what people don't know about you is .......
A. I'm secretly a 65-year-old WASP

Q. Current show running in town you're recommending to friends?
A. The Book of Mormon

Q. Last good movie you saw.
A. Sleepwalk With Me and How to Survive a Plague were both excellent!

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Come see Nick in The Brown Paper Box Co.'s CHARACTER BREAKDOWN: A Miscast Cabaret on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret.  Please visit www.davenportspianobar.com for reservations and additional information. Tickets are $15 + a two-drink minimum.