For the weekend - Louisville shows and auditions (Oct. 30 edition)

Perfect for the Halloween season are a bunch of Louisville theatre shows with the scary or mystery theme in mind. Derby Dinner, Alley Theater, Whodunnit, and Actors Theatre have either ghoulish frights or mysteries to solve this weekend. Check out those shows below. 

For those looking to avoid Halloween, take in a roast with The Bard's Town or a classic musical with Centerstage. Tickets, last I heard, have been selling pretty well for both so get them while you can!

Finally, check out the auditions below. A couple of new ones have been posted, including one that will take place within the next week. Check them out, and get on the stage!

Enjoy!

Opening:

The Bard's Town presents The Roast of the Hollywood Squares until Oct. 31. http://www.thebardstown.com/roast-halloween.html

Whodunnit Murder Mystery Theater presents Haunted Mansion: The Ghost Hunter's Curse on Oct. 30. http://www.whodunnitky.com/

Ongoing shows:

Centestage presents Oliver! until Nov. 8. https://jewishlouisville.org/jcc/centerstage/

Alley Theater presents Evil Dead: The Musical until Oct. 31. http://www.thealleytheater.org/show.aspx?name=EDTM15

Stage One Family Theatre presents The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) until Oct. 31. http://www.kentuckycenter.org/all-shows/the-bfg

Derby Dinner Playhouse presents And Then There Were None until Nov. 8. http://derbydinner.com/

Derby Dinner Playhouse children's theatre presents Junie B. Jones until Nov. 7.  www.derbydinner.com

Actors Theatre presents Dracula until Nov. 1. http://actorstheatre.org/

Auditions:

U of L theatre arts holding auditions for Bloodline Rumba on Nov. 2 and 3. https://www.facebook.com/UofLTheatreArts/posts/10156233898360055?fref=nf

Little Colonel Playhouse holding auditions for Twist on Nov. 8 and 9. http://littlecolonel.net/2015-2016-season-blog/2015/8/3/twist

Acting Against Cancer holding auditions for American Idiot on Nov.15. https://www.facebook.com/events/972954479434074/

IUS theatre arts holding auditions for Guys and Dolls on Nov. 16 and 17. https://www.facebook.com/events/1076536862376650/

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For the weekend - Louisville shows and auditions (Oct. 23 edition)

October has certainly been an interesting month for theatre. Excellent shows going on, theatre companies in general getting their shows in before Halloween, transitions personally and professionally for me, and much more.

Among the transitions is me going away from Louisville.com. Unfortunately, there were changes behind the scenes, and I am out of there as of the end of the month. However, I am now writing reviews with arts-louisville.com, including for some up-and-coming shows. Check them out when you get a chance! (Don't worry, I'm still going to be updating this blog on a weekly basis!)

In the meantime, check out the lone show opening this weekend in Louisville, Centerstage's Oliver!, a "twist" on the Charles Dickens classic. 

Don't forget to check out the ongoing shows as well, which are from theatres as wide-ranging as Actors Theatre to Alley Theater to Derby Dinner and back. 

Finally, while theatre aren't any auditions until after Halloween, there will be one from Little Colonel Playhouse coming up sooner than you think. Check it out when you get a chance. 

Enjoy!

Opening:

Centestage presents Oliver! until Nov. 8. https://jewishlouisville.org/jcc/centerstage/

Ongoing shows:

The Bards Town presents Crooked until Oct. 25. https://www.louisville.com/content/crooked-journey-bards-town

Actors Theatre presents Luna Gale until Oct. 25. http://actorstheatre.org/shows/luna-gale-2015-2016/

Alley Theater presents Evil Dead: The Musical until Oct. 31. http://www.thealleytheater.org/show.aspx?name=EDTM15

Stage One Family Theatre presents The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) until Oct. 31. http://www.kentuckycenter.org/all-shows/the-bfg

Bunbury Theatre presents The Two Musketeers until Oct. 25. https://www.louisville.com/content/three-musketeers-minus-one-bunbury-theatre

Derby Dinner Playhouse presents And Then There Were None until Nov. 8. http://derbydinner.com/

Derby Dinner Playhouse children's theatre presents Junie B. Jones until Nov. 7.  www.derbydinner.com

Actors Theatre presents Dracula until Nov. 1. http://actorstheatre.org/

Acting Against Cancer presents The Addams Family until Oct. 25. http://www.kentuckycenter.org/all-shows/the-addams-family

Auditions:

Little Colonel Playhouse holding auditions for Twist on Nov. 8 and 9. http://littlecolonel.net/2015-2016-season-blog/2015/8/3/twist

Acting Against Cancer holding auditions for American Idiot on Nov.15. https://www.facebook.com/events/972954479434074/

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For the weekend - Louisville shows and auditions (Oct. 16 edition)

This weekend features some dirty dancing, crooked people, apprentices and interns taking the stage, and some princesses - all on stage in and around Louisville this weekend. PNC Broadway in Louisville brings the national touring production version of the hit '80s movie to Kentucky Center this weekend only. The Bard's Town, meanwhile, presents a humorous journey for someone figuring out their way in life with Crooked. Actor's Theatre's A/I Company gets their turn on stage in a free show, and Oldham County Schools's acting kids become princesses in their productions.

Don't forget about the ongoing shows that are taking place. Children's shows, Halloween shows, major theatre shows, community theatre shows, and more are happening all over Kentuckiana.

Finally, check out the auditions. There's one coming up in Hardin County this weekend, and Little Colonel Playhouse will have one in just a few weeks.

Enjoy!

Opening:

Broadway Across America presents Dirty Dancing until Oct. 18. http://louisville.broadway.com/

The Bards Town presents Crooked until Oct. 25. https://www.louisville.com/content/crooked-journey-bards-town

Actor's Theatre A/I Company presents Solo Mio Round 2 until Oct. 17. http://actorstheatre.org/events/ai-company-season-solo-mio-round-2-2015-2016/

Oldham County Schools Arts Center presents Sleeping Beauty and 12 Talented Princesses on Oct. 16. http://www.ocsartscenter.org/

Ongoing shows:

Actors Theatre presents Luna Gale until Oct. 25. http://actorstheatre.org/shows/luna-gale-2015-2016/

Alley Theater presents Evil Dead: The Musical until Oct. 31. http://www.thealleytheater.org/show.aspx?name=EDTM15

Stage One Family Theatre presents The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) until Oct. 31. http://www.kentuckycenter.org/all-shows/the-bfg

Bunbury Theatre presents The Two Musketeers until Oct. 25. https://www.louisville.com/content/three-musketeers-minus-one-bunbury-theatre

Walden Theatre/Blue Apple Players presents The Importance of Being Earnest until Oct. 17. http://www.waldentheatre.org/2015/09/the-importance-of-being-earnest/

Hardin County Playhouse presents Dial M for Murder until Oct. 18. http://www.hardincountyplayhouse.com/

Derby Dinner Playhouse presents And Then There Were None until Nov. 8. http://derbydinner.com/

Derby Dinner Playhouse children's theatre presents Junie B. Jones until Nov. 7.  www.derbydinner.com

Hayswood Theatre presents The Fantasticks until Oct. 18.  https://www.louisville.com/content/hayswood-theatre-presents-fantasticks

Actors Theatre presents Dracula until Nov. 1. http://actorstheatre.org/

Auditions:

Hardin County Playhouse holding auditions for A Charlie Brown Christmas and A Seussified Christmas Carol on Oct. 19 and 20. http://www.hardincountyplayhouse.com/auditions.html

Little Colonel Playhouse holding auditions for Twist on Nov. 8 and 9. http://littlecolonel.net/2015-2016-season-blog/2015/8/3/twist

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For the weekend - Louisville shows and auditions (Oct. 9 edition)

For this weekend, Louisville theatres will be offering up all kinds of shows for people of all ages. Alley Theater presents their Halloween show Evil Dead while Actors Theatre presents the drama Luna Gale. Bunbury Theatre, meanwhile, will have the comedy The Two Musketeers. For the younger members of the theatre-going audience, Stage One will bring forth the children's show BFG (Big Friendly Giant) while Walden Theatre/Blue Apple Players will feature The Importance of Being Earnest. Outside of town, Hardin County Playhouse opens Dial M for Murder. 

Plenty of shows for all ages are also still going on, including from Derby Dinner, Actors Theatre, Shelby County Community Theatre, and Hayswood Theatre. Check them out before they close!

Finally, get involved in the Louisville theatre scene and check out the auditions below. Two of them are this weekend. 

Enjoy!

Opening:

Actors Theatre presents Luna Gale until Oct. 25. http://actorstheatre.org/shows/luna-gale-2015-2016/

Alley Theater presents Evil Dead: The Musical until Oct. 31. http://www.thealleytheater.org/show.aspx?name=EDTM15

Stage One Family Theatre presents The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) until Oct. 31. http://www.kentuckycenter.org/all-shows/the-bfg

Bunbury Theatre presents The Two Musketeers until Oct. 25. https://www.louisville.com/content/three-musketeers-minus-one-bunbury-theatre

Walden Theatre/Blue Apple Players presents The Importance of Being Earnest until Oct. 17. http://www.waldentheatre.org/2015/09/the-importance-of-being-earnest/

Hardin County Playhouse presents Dial M for Murder until Oct. 18. http://www.hardincountyplayhouse.com/

Ongoing shows:

Derby Dinner Playhouse presents And Then There Were None until Nov. 8. http://derbydinner.com/

Derby Dinner Playhouse children's theatre presents Junie B. Jones until Nov. 7.  www.derbydinner.com

Hayswood Theatre presents The Fantasticks until Oct. 18.  https://www.louisville.com/content/hayswood-theatre-presents-fantasticks

Shelby County Community Theatre presents Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. until Oct. 11.  http://www.shelbytheatre.org/

Actors Theatre presents Dracula until Nov. 1. http://actorstheatre.org/

Auditions:

Jackson County Community Theatre holding auditions for A Christmas Story on Oct. 11 and 12. http://www.jcct.org/General%20Information%20Pages/auditions%202014_2015.htm

Hayswood Theatre holding auditions for Miracle of 34th Street on Oct. 11 and 12. Contact rjhight@aol.com for more information. 

Hardin County Playhouse holding auditions for A Charlie Brown Christmas and A Seussified Christmas Carol on Oct. 19 and 20. http://www.hardincountyplayhouse.com/auditions.html

Little Colonel Playhouse holding auditions for Twist on Nov. 8 and 9. http://littlecolonel.net/2015-2016-season-blog/2015/8/3/twist

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For the weekend - Louisville shows and auditions (Oct. 2 edition)

Welcome to the fall! As the leaves change color, theatres are getting their shows ready for a public that is ready to be entertained. People of all ages will have the opportunity to see a great variety of shows this weekend that are opening, including two children's shows (Derby Dinner and Shelby County), a ballet with a Louisville setting (Louisville Ballet), and classic favorites (Derby Dinner and Hayswood). Check them out while they last.

Meanwhile, Actors Theatre continues its Halloween tradition with Dracula, and Alley Theater is in the closing weekend for its radio show The War of the Worlds. Check out both shows as well.

Finally, check out the auditions below. There are a couple of new ones listed, and three of them are happening in Louisville and around Kentuckiana this weekend. If you ever wanted to get into a theatre production around Louisville, this may be a good weekend to do so. 

Enjoy!

Opening:

Derby Dinner Playhouse presents And Then There Were None until Nov. 8. http://derbydinner.com/

Louisville Ballet presents Coppelia until Oct. 3. https://www.louisville.com/content/louisville-ballet-gives-coppelia-hometown-twist

Derby Dinner Playhouse children's theatre presents Junie B. Jones until Nov. 7.  www.derbydinner.com

Hayswood Theatre presents The Fantasticks until Oct. 18.  https://www.louisville.com/content/hayswood-theatre-presents-fantasticks

Shelby County Community Theatre presents Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. until Oct. 11.  http://www.shelbytheatre.org/

Ongoing shows:

Alley Theater presents The War of the Worlds Radio Show until Oct. 3. http://www.thealleytheater.org/show.aspx?name=warworlds

Actors Theatre presents Dracula until Nov. 1. http://actorstheatre.org/

Auditions:

Alley Theater holding auditions for Through a Glass Darkly on Oct. 3. https://www.facebook.com/events/1648039815470947/

Shelby County Community Theatre holding auditions for It's a Wonderful Life on Oct. 4 and 5. http://www.shelbytheatre.org/donation/audition/

As Yet Unnamed Theatre Company holding auditions for Company on Oct. 4 and 6. https://www.facebook.com/events/670371896399926/

Jackson County Community Theatre holding auditions for A Christmas Story on Oct. 11 and 12. http://www.jcct.org/General%20Information%20Pages/auditions%202014_2015.htm

Hayswood Theatre holding auditions for Miracle of 34th Street on Oct. 11 and 12. Contact rjhight@aol.com for more information. 

Hardin County Playhouse holding auditions for A Charlie Brown Christmas and A Seussified Christmas Carol on Oct. 19 and 20. http://www.hardincountyplayhouse.com/auditions.html

Little Colonel Playhouse holding auditions for Twist on Nov. 8 and 9. http://littlecolonel.net/2015-2016-season-blog/2015/8/3/twist

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