For the weekend - Louisville theatre shows and auditions (Aug. 17 edition)

Hear ye, hear ye! Come one, come all for an awesome weekend of Louisville theatre that is about to take place. A great variety of performances awaits audiences. Six of them, in fact, are happening throughout Louisville and southern Indiana. Check them out below. 

While checking out the shows, check out the auditions as well. Get involved in the Louisville theatre scene with one of the nine auditions below. Keep in mind that four of them will occur within the next week. 

Enjoy!

Opening:

KFC Yum! Center presents Cirque du Soleil Corteo until Aug. 19. https://www.kfcyumcenter.com/events/detail/cirque-du-soleil-corteo

Rush Trowel and Faith Works Studios presents The Wiz Jr. until Aug. 25. https://www.facebook.com/faithworksstudios/

Louisville Improvisors presents Third Friday with Louisville Improvisors on Aug. 17. https://www.facebook.com/events/310913719664590/

Ongoing shows:

Wayward Actors Company presents Hand to God until Aug. 19. https://www.facebook.com/events/225068831662896/

Pandora Productions presents Atlar Boyz until Aug. 25. https://pandoraprods.org/box-office/altar-boyz-sponsored-outmarket-pro/

Derby Dinner Playhouse presents The Little Mermaid until Aug. 19. https://derbydinner.com

Auditions: 

Shelby County Community Theatre holding auditions for A Midsummer Night's Dream on Aug. 19 and 20. https://www.shelbytheatre.org/audition/

Bunbury Theatre and ShPIeL-Performing Identity holding auditions for The Green Book on Aug. 20 and 21. Email Hannah Greene for more info.

CenterStage holding auditions for Annie, The Full Monty, and Spamalot on Aug. 23, 25, and 27. https://jewishlouisville.org/the-j/centerstage/centerstage-2018-19-auditions/

Derby Dinner Playhouse having open call auditions on Aug. 24. https://derbydinner.com/auditions/

CenterStage holding kids only audition for Annie on Aug. 26. https://jewishlouisville.org/the-j/centerstage/centerstage-2018-19-auditions/

Indiana University Southeast theatre holding auditions for 9 to 5: The Musical on Aug. 28. https://www.facebook.com/events/304972526925902/

Shelby County Community Theatre holding auditions for Long Ago and Far Away on Sept. 16 and 17. https://www.shelbytheatre.org/audition/

Shelby County Community Theatre holding auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever on Sept. 23, 24, and 25. https://www.shelbytheatre.org/audition/

Jackson County Community Theatre holding auditions for Fruitcakes on Sept. 24 and 25. http://www.jcct.org/auditions/

For the weekend - Louisville theatre shows and auditions (Aug. 10 edition)

It may be late summer, and the kids are going back to school (this early?!?), but that doesn't mean that Louisville theatre is taking off. Nope! Instead, here are two plays and a staged reading that are opening this weekend thanks to Wayward Actors, Pandora, and Company OutCast. Check out the shows below.

Don't forget about the shows from TheatreWorks and Derby Dinner that are already taking place. Great shows that are ending their runs soon, so check them out before it's too late!

Last, but certainly not least, get involved in the Louisville theatre scene through one of the auditions below. Plenty of them from which to choose, including three within the next week. 

Enjoy!

Opening:

Wayward Actors Company presents Hand to God until Aug. 19. https://www.facebook.com/events/225068831662896/

Pandora Productions presents Atlar Boyz until Aug. 25. https://pandoraprods.org/box-office/altar-boyz-sponsored-outmarket-pro/

Company OutCast presents Triple Moon: A Staged Reading on Aug. 11. https://www.facebook.com/events/169784460434505/

Ongoing shows:

TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana presents Two by Two until Aug. 12. http://theatreworksofsoin.com/shows

Derby Dinner Playhouse presents The Little Mermaid until Aug. 19. https://derbydinner.com

Auditions: 

The Chamber Theatre holding auditions for the part of Eliza in Pygmalion on Aug. 11.  https://www.facebook.com/events/219826345539049/

Wayward Actors Company holding auditions for Cry of the Banshee on Aug. 13 and 14. https://www.facebook.com/events/2150543918560267/

Little Colonel Playhouse holding auditions for This Random World on Aug. 13 and 14. https://www.facebook.com/events/234226664077255/

Shelby County Community Theatre holding auditions for A Midsummer Night's Dream on Aug. 19 and 20. https://www.shelbytheatre.org/audition/

Bunbury Theatre and ShPIeL-Performing Identity holding auditions for The Green Book on Aug. 20 and 21. Email Hannah Greene for more info.

CenterStage holding auditions for Annie, The Full Monty, and Spamalot on Aug. 23, 25, and 27. https://jewishlouisville.org/the-j/centerstage/centerstage-2018-19-auditions/

Derby Dinner Playhouse having open call auditions on Aug. 24. https://derbydinner.com/auditions/

CenterStage holding kids only audition for Annie on Aug. 26. https://jewishlouisville.org/the-j/centerstage/centerstage-2018-19-auditions/

Shelby County Community Theatre holding auditions for Long Ago and Far Away on Sept. 16 and 17. https://www.shelbytheatre.org/audition/

Shelby County Community Theatre holding auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever on Sept. 23, 24, and 25. https://www.shelbytheatre.org/audition/

Jackson County Community Theatre holding auditions for Fruitcakes on Sept. 24 and 25. http://www.jcct.org/auditions/

For the weekend - Louisville theatre shows and auditions (Aug. 3 edition)

This weekend, we see the first signs of summer beginning to wane via KY Shakespeare entering its last week of the Central Park season. However, they are going out with a Louisville Ballet-involved The Tempest. Check out that show and the three others opening this weekend. 

Don't forget about the shows already going on, including Alley Theater's Start Trek: Boldly Going Way Too Far: The Final Frontier. This is the last-ever weekend for Alley, so check out the show while it's still possible! 

Last, but certainly not least, there are plenty of auditions coming up very soon in and around Louisville. As a matter of fact, three of them are taking place within the next week. Get involved with the Louisville theatre scene through one of the shows below.

Enjoy!

Opening:

KY Shakespeare and Louisville Ballet present The Tempest until Aug. 5. https://kyshakespeare.com/season/shakespeare-festival-in-central-park/

Zilla Entertainment Group presents The Legend of Kentucky Zill on Aug. 3. https://www.facebook.com/ZillaEntertainmentGroup/

TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana presents Two by Two until Aug. 12. http://theatreworksofsoin.com/shows

The Bard's Town presents Clue: The Staged Reading on Aug. 5. https://www.facebook.com/events/208507019757121/

Ongoing shows:

The Bard's Town presents The Spy and the Playwright until Aug. 4. http://thebardstown.com/spy.html

Youth Repertory Theater Troupe of Louisville presents Once on This Island until Aug. 5. https://louisvilletickets.com/events/once-on-this-island-fe20f76c-0716-4889-a01b-2fcfe76245e6

The Theatre Downstream presents The Wizard of Oz until Aug. 5. https://www.facebook.com/pg/thetheatredownstream/events/?ref=page_internal

Walden Theatre Alumni Company presents Ghosts Like Us until Aug. 4. http://www.commonwealththeatre.org/2018/06/alumni-company-26-pebbles-ghosts-like-us/

St. Francis Drama Project presents Getting Out until Aug. 3. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-st-francis-drama-project-presents-getting-out-registration-48160947691

Derby Dinner Playhouse presents The Little Mermaid until Aug. 19. https://derbydinner.com

Alley Theater presents Star Trek: Boldly Going Way Too Far: The Final Frontier until Aug. 4. http://www.thealleytheater.org/store/p181/Star_Trek%3A_Boldly_Going_WAY_Too_Far%3B_THE_FINAL_FRONTIER.html

Auditions: 

The Liminal Playhouse holding auditions for The Effect on Aug. 4.   https://www.facebook.com/events/646125789083547/

Hayswood Theatre holding auditions for Sweeney Todd on Aug. 6. https://www.facebook.com/events/998849183622305/

Company OutCast holding auditions for A Few Good Women on Aug. 6 and 7. https://www.facebook.com/events/842662349263627/

The Chamber Theatre holding auditions for the part of Eliza in Pygmalion on Aug. 9 and 11. https://www.facebook.com/events/219826345539049/

Wayward Actors Company holding auditions for Cry of the Banshee on Aug. 13 and 14. https://www.facebook.com/events/2150543918560267/

Little Colonel Playhouse holding auditions for This Random World on Aug. 13 and 14. https://www.facebook.com/events/234226664077255/

Shelby County Community Theatre holding auditions for A Midsummer Night's Dream on Aug. 19 and 20. https://www.shelbytheatre.org/audition/

CenterStage holding auditions for Annie, The Full Monty, and Spamalot on Aug. 23, 25, and 27. https://jewishlouisville.org/the-j/centerstage/centerstage-2018-19-auditions/

Derby Dinner Playhouse having open call auditions on Aug. 24. https://derbydinner.com/auditions/

CenterStage holding kids only audition for Annie on Aug. 26. https://jewishlouisville.org/the-j/centerstage/centerstage-2018-19-auditions/

Shelby County Community Theatre holding auditions for Long Ago and Far Away on Sept. 16 and 17. https://www.shelbytheatre.org/audition/

Shelby County Community Theatre holding auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever on Sept. 23, 24, and 25. https://www.shelbytheatre.org/audition/

Jackson County Community Theatre holding auditions for Fruitcakes on Sept. 24 and 25. http://www.jcct.org/auditions/

For the weekend - Louisville theatre shows and auditions (July 27 edition)

One thing's for sure, there is no shortage of anything theatre-related in Kentuckiana this weekend. Everything from classic shows to outdoor shows to festivals to regional premieres to new works to everything in between will be taking place this weekend. Check out all of the shows below.

Speaking of everything going on, it's the same with auditions. Auditions for virtually all types of plays and musicals will be happening very soon (including one for a Christmas show (!) ). Check out the audition calls below.

Enjoy!

Opening:

The Bard's Town presents The Spy and the Playwright until Aug. 4. http://thebardstown.com/spy.html

Gonzo Improv presents the 1 Year Anniversary Show on July 27. https://www.facebook.com/events/422126564938341/

Kentucky Shakespeare presents Romeo and Juliet until July 28. https://kyshakespeare.com/season/shakespeare-festival-in-central-park/

Kentucky Shakespeare presents A Midsummer Night's Dream until July 31. https://kyshakespeare.com/season/shakespeare-festival-in-central-park/

Youth Repertory Theater Troupe of Louisville presents Once on This Island until Aug. 5. https://louisvilletickets.com/events/once-on-this-island-fe20f76c-0716-4889-a01b-2fcfe76245e6

Ain't I a Woman Playfest until July 29. https://www.facebook.com/events/682768928734990/

Mummers and Minstrels presents Sing Down the Moon until July 29. https://www.facebook.com/events/1611882975600977/

Stage on Spring presents At Wit's End until July 30. https://www.facebook.com/StMarksUnitedChurchOfChristStageOnSpring/photos/a.410655659057446.1073741828.296169233839423/1486691428120525/?type=3&theater

The Theatre Downstream presents The Wizard of Oz until Aug. 5. https://www.facebook.com/pg/thetheatredownstream/events/?ref=page_internal

Walden Theatre Alumni Company presents Ghosts Like Us until Aug. 4. http://www.commonwealththeatre.org/2018/06/alumni-company-26-pebbles-ghosts-like-us/

St. Francis Drama Project presents Getting Out until Aug. 3. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-st-francis-drama-project-presents-getting-out-registration-48160947691

Ongoing shows:

Little Colonel Playhouse presents Blithe Spirit until July 29. http://littlecolonel.net

Shelby County Community Theatre presents The Sound of Music until July 29. https://www.shelbytheatre.org

Derby Dinner Playhouse presents The Little Mermaid until Aug. 19. https://derbydinner.com

Alley Theater presents Star Trek: Boldly Going Way Too Far: The Final Frontier until Aug. 4. http://www.thealleytheater.org/store/p181/Star_Trek%3A_Boldly_Going_WAY_Too_Far%3B_THE_FINAL_FRONTIER.html

Auditions: 

Whodunnit Murder Mystery Theater holding season auditions on July 29. http://www.whodunnitky.com/news_new.shtml

Hayswood Theatre holding auditions for It's a Wonderful Life on July 29 and Aug. 2. https://www.facebook.com/events/2079608222256998/

The Liminal Playhouse holding auditions for The Effect on Aug. 4.   https://www.facebook.com/events/646125789083547/

Hayswood Theatre holding auditions for Sweeney Todd on Aug. 6. https://www.facebook.com/events/998849183622305/

Little Colonel Playhouse holding auditions for This Random World on Aug. 13 and 14. https://www.facebook.com/events/234226664077255/

Shelby County Community Theatre holding auditions for A Midsummer Night's Dream on Aug. 19 and 20. https://www.shelbytheatre.org/audition/

CenterStage holding auditions for Annie, The Full Monty, and Spamalot on Aug. 23, 25, and 27. https://jewishlouisville.org/the-j/centerstage/centerstage-2018-19-auditions/

Derby Dinner Playhouse having open call auditions on Aug. 24. https://derbydinner.com/auditions/

CenterStage holding kids only audition for Annie on Aug. 26. https://jewishlouisville.org/the-j/centerstage/centerstage-2018-19-auditions/

For the weekend - Louisville theatre shows and auditions (July 20 edition)

There are spirits, sounds of musics, and what ifs taking place this weekend in the Kentuckiana theatre scene. Three shows open this weekend, including a free show on U of L's campus. Check them out below.

Don't forget about the shows already taking place all over the Kentuckiana theatre scene. Also, especially don't forget about the upcoming auditions. Four of them alone are coming up in the next week. Get involved in the theatre scene with one of the links below.

Enjoy!

Opening:

Little Colonel Playhouse presents Blithe Spirit until July 29. http://littlecolonel.net

Shelby County Community Theatre presents The Sound of Music until July 29. https://www.shelbytheatre.org

Moonrise Arts presents If until July 20. https://www.facebook.com/events/221044381852711/

Ongoing shows: 

Derby Dinner Playhouse presents The Little Mermaid until Aug. 19. https://derbydinner.com

Louisville Fringe Festival until July 21. https://www.facebook.com/LouFringeFest/?ref=gs&fref=gs&dti=201020373302772&hc_location=group

Kentucky Shakespeare presents Othello until July 21. https://kyshakespeare.com/season/shakespeare-festival-in-central-park/

KY Shakespeare presents Henry IV, Part One until July 21. https://kyshakespeare.com/season/shakespeare-festival-in-central-park/

Kentucky Shakespeare presents The Comedy of Errors until July 22.  https://kyshakespeare.com/season/shakespeare-festival-in-central-park/

Auditions: 

Theatre 502 holding season auditions on July 21. https://www.facebook.com/events/1537239156382715/

Rose Island Playhouse holding auditions for Death and Taxes on July 21.  http://www.roseislandplayhouse.com

Clarksville Little Theatre holding auditions for Disaster! The Musical on July 22 and 23. http://www.clarksvillelittletheatre.org/disaster-the-musical-auditions/

Shelby County Community Theatre holding auditions for Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. on July 23 and 24. http://www.shelbytheatre.org/audition/

Whodunnit Murder Mystery Theater holding season auditions on July 29. http://www.whodunnitky.com/news_new.shtml

The Liminal Playhouse holding auditions for The Effect on Aug. 4.   https://www.facebook.com/events/646125789083547/

Hayswood Theatre holding auditions for Sweeney Todd on Aug. 6. https://www.facebook.com/events/998849183622305/

Little Colonel Playhouse holding auditions for This Random World on Aug. 13 and 14. https://www.facebook.com/events/234226664077255/

Shelby County Community Theatre holding auditions for A Midsummer Night's Dream on Aug. 19 and 20. https://www.shelbytheatre.org/audition/

CenterStage holding auditions for Annie, The Full Monty, and Spamalot on Aug. 23, 25, and 27. https://jewishlouisville.org/the-j/centerstage/centerstage-2018-19-auditions/

Derby Dinner Playhouse having open call auditions on Aug. 24. https://derbydinner.com/auditions/

CenterStage holding kids only audition for Annie on Aug. 26. https://jewishlouisville.org/the-j/centerstage/centerstage-2018-19-auditions/

For the weekend - Louisville theatre shows and auditions (July 13 edition)

Welcome to Friday the 13th, and you are in luck with the many shows going on in the Kentuckiana theatre scene this weekend. Improv, a Jane Austen show, dinner theatre, and children's theatre take part in opening shows this weekend. Check them out below as well as the shows continuing from the previous weekends. 

For those wanting to get involved in the theatre scene around here, you are also in luck! No less than 11 shows are needing actors, so this is the perfect opportunity to get into the scene. Check out the auditions below.

Enjoy!

Opening:

Derby Dinner Playhouse presents The Little Mermaid until Aug. 19. https://derbydinner.com

Zilla Entertainment Group presents: Zilla the 13th on July 13. https://www.facebook.com/ZillaEntertainmentGroup/

Jane Austen's Persuasion on July 14. https://louisvilletickets.com/events/persuasion

TheatreWorks EDU presents Disney's The Jungle Book Kids and Once on This Island Jr. until July 14. https://www.facebook.com/events/996385310520235/

Oldham County Schools Arts Center presents Charade until July 14. https://www.oldham.kyschools.us/ocsac/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=508

Ongoing shows: 

Salvage Theatre presents Fool for Love until July 15. http://thebardstown.com/fool-for-love.html

Kentucky Shakespeare presents Othello until July 21. https://kyshakespeare.com/season/shakespeare-festival-in-central-park/

KY Shakespeare presents Henry IV, Part One until July 21. https://kyshakespeare.com/season/shakespeare-festival-in-central-park/

Kentucky Shakespeare presents The Comedy of Errors until July 22.  https://kyshakespeare.com/season/shakespeare-festival-in-central-park/

Auditions: 

Jackson County Community Theatre holding auditions for Taking Leave on July 15 and 16. http://www.jcct.org/auditions/

Sketchy Stuff holding auditions on July 19. https://www.facebook.com/events/2099556526985178/

Theatre 502 holding season auditions on July 21. https://www.facebook.com/events/1537239156382715/

Rose Island Playhouse holding auditions for Death and Taxes on July 21.  http://www.roseislandplayhouse.com

Clarksville Little Theatre holding auditions for Disaster! The Musical on July 22 and 23. http://www.clarksvillelittletheatre.org/disaster-the-musical-auditions/

Shelby County Community Theatre holding auditions for Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. on July 23 and 24. http://www.shelbytheatre.org/audition/

Whodunnit Murder Mystery Theater holding season auditions on July 29. http://www.whodunnitky.com/news_new.shtml

Shelby County Community Theatre holding auditions for A Midsummer Night's Dream on Aug. 19 and 20. https://www.shelbytheatre.org/audition/

CenterStage holding auditions for Annie, The Full Monty, and Spamalot on Aug. 23, 25, and 27. https://jewishlouisville.org/the-j/centerstage/centerstage-2018-19-auditions/

Derby Dinner Playhouse having open call auditions on Aug. 24. https://derbydinner.com/auditions/

CenterStage holding kids only audition for Annie on Aug. 26. https://jewishlouisville.org/the-j/centerstage/centerstage-2018-19-auditions/

For the weekend - Louisville theatre shows and auditions (July 6 edition)

Okay, it is incredibly hot out there! So I'm going inside to see a Louisville theatre show. You should too! Check out the two that are opening this weekend as well as the shows that are continuing from the previous weekends.

Also, check out this link for a Go Fund Me page for Arts-Louisville. Help them continue to improve the coverage of the local arts scene. 

On top of that, check out this message from Hardin County Playhouse. If you know of a space that could possibly be used for theatre, let them know about it. 

Last, but certainly not least, the number of auditions getting ready to happen in and around Louisville are definitely heating up. Quite a few have been newly posted. Get involved in the local theatre scene through one of the shows below.

Enjoy!

Opening:

Salvage Theatre presents Fool for Love until July 15. http://thebardstown.com/fool-for-love.html

Commonwealth Theatre presents 26 Pebbles until July 8. http://www.commonwealththeatre.org/2018/06/alumni-company-26-pebbles-ghosts-like-us/

Ongoing shows: 

Kentucky Shakespeare presents Othello until July 21. https://kyshakespeare.com/season/shakespeare-festival-in-central-park/

KY Shakespeare presents Henry IV, Part One until July 21. https://kyshakespeare.com/season/shakespeare-festival-in-central-park/

Derby Dinner Playhouse presents Over the River and Through the Woods until July 8. https://derbydinner.com/show/over-the-river-through-the-woods/

Kentucky Shakespeare presents The Comedy of Errors until July 22.  https://kyshakespeare.com/season/shakespeare-festival-in-central-park/

Derby Dinner children's theatre presents Rapunzel until July 7. https://derbydinner.com/show/rapunzel/

Auditions: 

Young Hearts Theatre holding auditions for All Aboard on July 10. More info: email jimg31347@yahoo.com.

Jackson County Community Theatre holding auditions for Taking Leave on July 15 and 16. http://www.jcct.org/auditions/

Sketchy Stuff holding auditions on July 19. https://www.facebook.com/events/2099556526985178/

Rose Island Playhouse holding auditions for Death and Taxes on July 21.  http://www.roseislandplayhouse.com

Clarksville Little Theatre holding auditions for Disaster! The Musical on July 22 and 23. http://www.clarksvillelittletheatre.org/disaster-the-musical-auditions/

Shelby County Community Theatre holding auditions for Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. on July 23 and 24. http://www.shelbytheatre.org/audition/

Whodunnit Murder Mystery Theater holding season auditions on July 29. http://www.whodunnitky.com/news_new.shtml

Shelby County Community Theatre holding auditions for A Midsummer Night's Dream on Aug. 19 and 20. https://www.shelbytheatre.org/audition/

CenterStage holding auditions for Annie, The Full Monty, and Spamalot on Aug. 23, 25, and 27. https://jewishlouisville.org/the-j/centerstage/centerstage-2018-19-auditions/

Derby Dinner Playhouse having open call auditions on Aug. 24. https://derbydinner.com/auditions/

CenterStage holding kids only audition for Annie on Aug. 26. https://jewishlouisville.org/the-j/centerstage/centerstage-2018-19-auditions/