Now Casting
A community theatre collaboration between Ohio University Lancaster Theatre, Garret Players and The Lancaster Playhouse.
Adults: Friday, August 28, 5–8 pm and Saturday, August 29, 1–3 pm.
Youth: Saturday, August 29, 9 am–noon.
Callbacks: by invitation only, Sunday, August 30 at 2 pm.
Actors ages 6 and older. All roles are non-professional and non-paid.
Auditions
No experience is required, and if you would rather work behind the scenes, come anyway.
Prepare a song from The Sound of Music with background tracks. Actors auditioning for the von Trapp children should be prepared to sing “Do-Re-Mi” with background tracks. Be ready for cold reads from the script.
You may also prepare a second song from any musical (a 16–32 bar cut with your own background tracks) and/or a short monologue of about one minute. Callbacks consist of cold readings and singing from the show.
A completed audition and release form, and a current photo taken within the past year. It does not need to be professionally taken. Forms are attached to the sign-up.
Check the rehearsal and performance calendar for conflicts before committing, and read the Code of Conduct. Both are on the sign-up under Show (related files).
Video auditions are accepted until noon on Friday, August 28. Text or email Marilyn Steiner at 740-243-5005 or mamawokka@hotmail.com for details on submitting virtually.
The stage version can be watched on Tubi and varies somewhat from the 1965 film. These performances will not include “Something Good,” but will include “How Can Love Survive,” “No Way to Stop It” and “An Ordinary Couple.”
Auditions vary by director, but ours are usually cold reads from the script. A director may want to hear you do accents. Dress comfortably. An audition is also your chance to ask about rehearsals, costumes and the production itself.
A young postulant full of warmth, spirit and determination. Strong vocals, emotional range and a confident stage presence. Main solo: “The Sound of Music.”
A disciplined naval officer and widowed father who softens over the course of the show. Strong acting ability and authoritative presence. Main solo: “Edelweiss.”
The wise and compassionate leader of the abbey. A powerful, sustained vocal presence. Sings “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” and “My Favorite Things.”
The eldest von Trapp child, on the cusp of adulthood. Strong vocals and emotional maturity. Sings “Sixteen Going on Seventeen.”
A delivery boy and Liesl’s love interest. Strong acting ability and a dramatic arc. Sings “Sixteen Going on Seventeen.”
A charming, witty music agent and family friend. Strong comedic timing and character work. Sings “How Can Love Survive” and “No Way to Stop It.”
A sophisticated baroness engaged to the Captain. Elegance, vocal control and strong acting skills. Sings “How Can Love Survive” and “No Way to Stop It.”
The outspoken nun with a sharp sense of humor. Sings “Maria.”
A gentle, kind nun who supports Maria. Strong ensemble singing. Sings “Maria.”
A reserved and observant nun with dry wit. Sings “Maria.”
Friedrich (serious and responsible), Louisa (rebellious and spirited), Kurt (gentle and poetic), Brigitta (curious and outspoken), Marta (sweet and excitable) and Gretl (youngest and adorable). Children must be strong singers, comfortable with harmony and confident onstage.
Nuns, party guests, townspeople and festival performers. Strong singers and movers encouraged. The nuns sing “Preludium (Dixit Dominus),” “Morning Hymn,” “Alleluia,” “Gaudeamus Domino,” “Maria” and “Confitemini Domino.”
Since 2012
Garret Players began in 2012 and brings together people who share an interest in encouraging the educational, cultural and entertainment values of live community theatre.
Our principal format is to present classic and new plays adapted as imaginative and high quality staged readings presented in the round. Many other theatrical formats are possible on the third floor of the library main branch. Whatever the format, audiences experience good stories well told by some of the best actors, designers and directors in Lancaster, Fairfield County and beyond.
Our intimate, minimalist staged-reading format invites audience members to engage their imaginations, or to just plain have fun. We also encourage audience participation by having talk-back sessions after some performances.
Actors find that the staged-reading process, without memorizing lines, means their time commitment to a quality play is usually no more than two weeks from the first rehearsal to the last performance. Garret Players is inclusive, providing opportunities to all.
Never a ticket price. Donations at the door support the Friends of the Library, a 501(c)(3) organization. Everything we do is donated, including the time and talents of the actors and crews.
Because actors read from the script rather than memorize, most productions run about two weeks from first rehearsal to final curtain.
The third floor of the library is wheelchair accessible, and the library opens 30 minutes before every curtain. Seating is limited to 100 per performance.
Get Involved
Garret Players is a volunteer activity at your Fairfield County District Library. We want to involve as many people as possible — tell us what you would like to do.
There are many activities involved in creating community theatre, ranging from artistic and administrative directors and playwrights to the strike crew. We are open to theatre experiences beyond our main stage productions, and we encourage imaginative thinking.
Send us your email or mailing address and we will keep you up to date on auditions and performances.
We take suggestions seriously. Tell us the play you have always wanted to see staged in the Garret.
Archive
All 51 Garret Players major productions since 2012, newest first, with the casts and crews who made them.
51
Directed by Marilyn Steiner
Cast: Tim Warner, Cheri Crist, Kaya Crihfield, Cian Bowers, Karen Davis, Mark Williams, Mary Ann Boone, Britta Sharp, Aidan Rich, Keena Rich, Tiona Taylor, Olivia Hunley, Fred Norris, Maddie Romano, Anna Sanders, Kathy Brown and Emmy McManus
Crew: Cathy Bitler
50
Directed by A. Victor Jones
Assistant director Marilyn Steiner
Musical director Nathan Shea
A collaboration between Garret Players, The Lancaster Playhouse and Ohio University Lancaster Theatre
Cast: Oriah Mallory, Cece Sgonk, Marianna Tackett, Sylvia Gavin, Hannah Sovic, Meagan Lawler, Cora Bowers, Ella Truax, Leah Snaders, Paul Russell, Angela Russell, Abby Reeves, Aidan Rich, Olivia Hunley, A. Victor Jones, Nathan Porter, Emily Bartholic, Emma Clement, Tiona Taylor, Cathy Bitler, Linda Kauffman, Brooke Culver, Maggie Loudon, Zeke Williams (as Sandy) and starring Corinne Siler-Wurst as Annie.
Crew: Chloe Sanders, Constance Glenn, Kim Siler-Wurst, Mark Williams, Mike Sovic, Noah Knuutila
49
Directed by Rebecca Martin
Cast: Gayle Callahan, Jamie Culver, Aidan Rich, Brooke Culver, Leslie Glenn, Will Settemberino and starring Beth Craft as Alice
Crew: Tara Craybeek, Cathy Bitler and Marilyn Steiner
48
Directed by Misha Clarke
Cast: Rita Hiles, Cathy Bitler, Penny Wasem, Kim Chrysler, Carmen Bowden, Sandra Davis and Carl Davis
Crew: Michael Wymer and Marilyn Steiner
47
Directed by Marilyn Steiner
Cast: Rebecca Martin, Linda Kauffman, Hollie Merchant, Scott Gottliebson, Joey Austin, Fred Norris, Jamie Culver, Jeff Husband, Gail Matos, Dave Bitler, Cathy Bitler, Nathan Loudon, Keith Tremblay, Michael Wymer, Misha Clarke, Carmen Bowden and starring Leslie Glenn as Mrs. Packard.
46
Directed by P.J. Aubrey; Musical Director Victor Jones
A collaboration between Garret Players, The Lancaster Playhouse and Ohio University Lancaster Theatre
Cast: Thor Collard, Terri Higgins, Aiden Nicholson, Will Settemberino, John Pekar, Fred Norris, Anna Donahue, Maegan Mosher, Aliyah Graham, Billie Bininger, Isabella Bollinger, Kim Wickham, Aidan Rich, Donald Van Meter, Allison Bibinger, Meagan Lawler, Theodore Vecchi, Cora Bowers, A.J. Buford, Ella Truax, Kylan Bowers, Owen Northrop, Suzanne Rauch-Wittmen, Isabell Sanders, Summer Hartman, Emma Clement, Sophia Chu, Tonya Kraner, Mary Murphy, Angela Hurst and Joshua Hammond.
Crew: Emma Clement, Aidan Rich, Aiden Nicholson, Anna Donahue, Marilyn Steiner, Elizabeth Poklinkowski, Cathy Bitler
45
Cast: Jay Badders as Inspector Gadget, Cora Bowers as Little Bo Peep, Karen Tribul as Granny Hood, Sam Benham as the prosecutor, Norah Hanson as Little Red Riding Hood, Jeff Husband as The Woodcutter (Chip Axeman), Charlie Cosgray as Little Boy Peep, Scott Gottliebson as the defense attorney, Cpl. Tiffany Hedrick as the bailiff, Parker Young as Chinny Pig III, Mary Ann Boone as the judge, Peyman Majidi as Peter Lupus, Hollie Merchant as Scarlet Hood, Gail Matos and Lila Wolf and starring Kylan Bowers as A. Wolf
44
Directed by Rebecca Martin and Ellen Simmons
Cast: Renee & Sam Benham and Beth & Scott Craft
Crew: Cathy Bitler and Marilyn Steiner
43
Directed by Cathy Bitler, assistant director Marilyn Steiner
Cast: Misha Harlow Clarke, Tara Craaybeek, Linda Kaufman and Penny Wasum
Crew: Rebecca Martin and Ellen Simmons
42
Directed by Cathy Bitler
Assistant director John Pekar
Cast: Karen Tribul, Samantha Inman, Fred Norris, Jay Badders and Linda Kaufman
41
Musical Director: A. Victor Jones
Assistant Director: Cathy Bitler
Cast: Gail Matos, Sara Joos, Anna Brandeberry, Mara Kuriowa, Aidan Rich, Carl Davis, Emily Bartholic, Cathy Bitler, Cody Feisel, Samantha Inman, Will Settemberino, Aliyah Graham, Kylan Bowers, Isabella Bollinger, Jeff Dupler, Mary Ann Boone, John Pekar and Allison Bininger.
Crew: Emma Clement, Anna Donahue, Aidan Rich, Aiden Nicholson, Preston Cattran, Pam Patula, P.J. Aubrey, Jane O’Brien and Levi Donahue
40
Directed by Marilyn Steiner
Cast: Steve Root, Judy Root, Jay Badders, Paul Russell, Scott Gottliebson, Cathy Bitler, Jackie Howard, Ellen Simmons, Barb Ramsey, Sam Benham, John Sweyer, Marilyn Sweyer, Cathy Haick, Rebecca Martin, John Pekar, Darlene Gamble and Linda Kauffman.
Crew: Paul Russell (sound); Rebecca Martin (lights); Darlene Gamble (props)
39
Directed by John Pekar
Cast: Joey Austen, Kim Chrysler, Carl Davis, Tammy Drobina, Tracy Kelly, Peyman Majidi and Paul Russell
Crew: Marilyn Steiner
38
Directed by Marilyn Steiner
Cast: Jim Aranda, Sam Benham, Danny Betz, Brian Crabtree, Jamie Culver, Adam Farley, Jeff Husband, Rebecca Martin, Fred Norris, Wes Osborn, John Pekar, Paul Russell and Jim Shannon.
Crew: Beth Craft and Ellen Simmons
37
Directed by A. Victor Jones and P.J. Aubrey
Cast: Joey Austin, Emily Bartholic, Cathy Bitler, Elijah Boggs, Cian Bowers, Cora Bowers, Ken Culver, Connor Daughterty, Parker Dickerson, Scott Gottliebson, Norah Hanson, Leslie Glenn, Gail Greenzeig, Jeff Husband, Linda Kauffman, Elijah Logan, Hollie Merchant, Fred Norris, Alex Nyamohanga, Terry O’Malley, John Pekar, Jeffrey Porter, Abby Reeves, Angela Russell, Jim Shannon, Debra Smith, Donnie Van Meter and Kim Wickham
Crew: Emma Clement, Paul Russell, Levi Donahue, Jane O’Brien and Marilyn Steiner
36
Directed by Cathy Bitler
Cast: Renee Benham, Misha Clarke, Tara Craaybeek, Keely Pearce and Brenda Shamblin
Crew: Rita Hiles, Rebecca Martin, Ellen Simmons and Marilyn Steiner
35
Directed by Marilyn Steiner
Cast: Cathy Bitler, Marilyn Sweyer, Rebecca Martin, Ellen Simmons, Beth Craft, Wes Osborn and John Remoquillo
Crew: Rita Hiles
34
Directed by Cathy Bitler
Cast: Cathy Bitler, Marilyn Steiner, Ellen Simmons, John Pekar and Karen Wagner
Crew: Linda Kauffman
33
Directed by Jay Mattlin
Cast: Jay Mattlin, Barb Ramsey, Marilyn Steiner, Debby Allen, Jeff Husband, John Pekar, Vicki Maddux, Julie Crook, Hollie Merchant, Keely Pearce and Alicia Anderson
32
Directed by Marilyn Steiner
Cast: Steve Root, Barb Ramsey, Scott Gottliebson, Cathy Bitler, Mary Latorre, Ellen Simmons, Diana Turpin, Sam Benham, John Pekar, Ken Culver, Darlene Gamble, Mark Conrad and Linda Kauffman.
Crew: Rita Hiles
31
Directed by Marilyn Steiner
Cast: Steve Root, Deb Smith, Scott Gottliebson, Cathy Bitler, Janet Perreni, Ellen Simmons, Barb Ramsey, Sam Benham, John Sweyer, Diane Derryberry, John Pekar, Darlene Gamble, Karen Wagner , Mark Conrad and Linda Kauffman.
Crew: Rita Hiles
30
Directed by Marilyn Steiner
Cast: Steve Root, Deb Smith, Scott Gottliebson, Cathy Bitler, Janet Perreni, Ellen Simmons, Barb Ramsey, Sam Benham, John Sweyer, Diane Derryberry, John Pekar, Darlene Gamble, Karen Wagner and Linda Kauffman.
Crew: Rita Hiles
29
Directed by Brent Alan Burlington
Cast: Jim Aranda, Brent Alan Burlington, Ken Culver, Cathie DeRolph, Bill Hohman, Rosemary Hajost, Caitlin Hurdley, Jay Mattlin, Ron Keaton, Peggy Reasoner, Ellen Simmons, Deb Smith and Mark Urbine.
Crew: Beth Craft and Scott Craft
28
Directed by Marilyn Steiner
Cast: Renee and Sam Benham
Crew: Bill Haase, Rita Hiles, Carol Steele
27
Adapted and presented as a one man show by Brent Alan Burington
26
Directed by Dan Steele
Cast: Jim Aranda, Elaine Selby, Karyl Holt, Scott Gottliebson, Jim Smith, Tom Fleming, Scott Craft, Beth Craft, Gary Steele and Jeff Moore.
Crew: John Pekar, Carol Steele, Leslie Fleming, Barbara Steele, Cathie DeRolph and Bill Haase
25
Directed by John Pekar
Cast: Tori Crenshaw, Ann Bennett, Scott Gottleibson, Darlene Gamble, Jim Aranda, Floyd Frye, Michele Ritchlin and Corinne Harris
Crew: Marilyn Steiner, Pam Whiteley, Jim Aranda, Darlene Gamble and Corinne Harris
24
Directed by Marilyn Steiner
Cast: John Pekar, Debra Smith, Linda Kauffman, Jay Mattlin, Caitlin Hurdley and Ellen Simmons
Crew: Jane O’Brien, Jim Aranda, Karyl Holt and Ron Keaton
23
Directed by Allyssa Benson
Cast: Jackie Howard, Lou Varga, Lyssa Nycole, Jeanette Ford, Jim Aranda, Beth Craft, Danny Betz and Julie Crook
Crew: John Pekar, Donna Keaton, Ron Keaton and Karyl Holt
22
Directed by Jon Hale
Cast: Eric Smith, Julie Crook, Terry Phillips, Marilyn Steiner and Jon Hale
21
Directed by Danny Betz
Cast: Brian Pruitt, Julie Crook, Rick Holt and Helen Habel
Crew: Brian Pruitt and Tammy Pruitt
20
Directed by Sandy Maholm
Cast: Steve Root, Mike Lieber, John Pekar, Dan Steele. Mark Urbine, Scott Gottliebson, Ken Culver, Terry Phillips, Dave Gibbs, Jamie Culver, Jeff Moore, Bruce McAtee and Lou Varga
Crew: Dan Steele and Carol Steele
19
Directed by Donna Keaton
Cast: Debra Smith, Elaine Selby, Jim Aranda, Julie Crook, Linda Kauffman, Misty Connor and Scott Gottliebson
Crew: Barb Kumler, Carol Steele, Karyl Holt and Ron Keaton
18
Directed by Danny Betz
Cast: Mason Taylor, Marcia Jeffrey, Pat O’Rourke, Bruce McAtee, Loran Petersaon, Rick Milheim, Jeanette Ford, Robert Rager, Julie Crook, Jim Cummins, Steve Root, Karyl Holt, Jessica Boll, Mark Urbine and John Pekar
Crew: Ron Keaton, Brian Pruitt, Tammy Pruitt and Barb Callahan
17
Directed by Jon Hale
Cast: Jim Aranda, Allyssa Benson, Barb Callahan, Misty Hoover Connor, Beth Craft, Julie Crook, Jamie Culver, Ken Culver, Scott Gottliebson, John Pekar, Terry Phillips, Elaine Selby, Dan Steele, Tina Thompson, Lou Varga.
Crew: Allyssa Benson, Cathie DeRolph, Jeanette Ford, Michelle George, Carol Steele.
16
Directed by Dan Steele
Cast: Misty Hoover Connor, Beth Craft, Scott Craft, Cathie DeRolph, Jeanette Ford, Jon Hale, David Hogrefe, John Pekar.
Crew: Misty Hoover Connor, Jeanette Ford, Summer Gaib, Barbara Kumler, Debra Smith, Carol Steele.
15
Directed by Donna Keaton
Cast: Sandy Maholm and Ron Keaton.
Crew: Cathie DeRolph, Natalie Chieffe, Pat Oakey.
14
Directed by Ron Keaton
Cast: Carolyn Bayat, Barb Callahan, Julie Crook, Scott Gottliebson, John Pekar and Dan Steele.
Crew: Carolyn Bayat, Donna Keaton, Barbara Kumler, Carol Steele.
13
Directed by Loran Peterson
Cast: Ken Culver, Rosemary Hajost, Danny Betz, Jackie Howard, Jack Riter, Jon Hale.
Crew: Keith Arledge, Cathie DeRolph, Jon Hale, Donna Keaton, Jessica Kull, Deborah Miller, Pat Oakey, Carol Steele.
12
A One-Man Show by Brent Alan Burington
11
Directed by Dan Steele
Cast: Bradley Lewis, MD, Actor 1; Ryan Troup, Actor 2; Lou Varga, Actor 3; Misty Hoover Connor, Actor 4; Beth Craft, Actor 5; Thom Ogilvie, Organist.
10
Directed by Ron Keaton
Cast: Allyssa Benson as Caitlin O’Hare, Danny Betz as Nick Cristano, Mike Lieber as Nunzio Cristano, Deb Smith as Emma Cristano, John Sweyer as Frank Gianelli, and Marilyn Piazza Sweyer as Aida Gianelli.
9
Directed by Thom Ogilvie
Cast: Daniel Betz, Cathie DeRolph, Christopher Hughes, Eduardo Lozano, Pat O’Rourke, Loran Peterson, Mason Taylor, Tina Thompson.
Crew: Ben DeRolph, Cathie DeRolph, Donna Keaton, Ron Keaton, Pat Oakey.
8
Directed by Misty Hoover Connor
Cast: Beth Craft, Jamie Culver, Mary Dupler, Jon Hale, Jackie Howard, Julie Whetstone.
Crew: Ken Culver, Ben DeRolph, Cathie DeRolph, Jeanette Ford, Rick Holt, Donna Keaton, Ron Keaton, Sandy Maholm, Carol Steele, Dan Steele.
7
Directed by Carrie Peters & Allyssa Benson
All proceeds went to the LSS Food Pantry
Cast: Scott Gottliebson and Rick Holt.
Crew: Ben DeRolph, Jeanette Ford, Chris Hughes, Donna Keaton, Ron Keaton, Jay Mattlin, Carol Steele.
6
Directed by Sandy Maholm
Cast: Bill Henry, Debra Smith, Dan Steele
Crew: Misty Hoover Connor, Ben DeRolph, Cathie DeRolph, Jeanette Ford, Donna Keaton, Ron Keaton, Carol Steele.
5
Directed by Donna Keaton
Presented as a dramatic reading
Cast: Ron Keaton, Sandy Maholm, Jay Mattlin, Thom Ogilvie, Marilyn Steiner, Mark Urbine, Lou Varga.
Crew: Misty Hoover Connor, Ben DeRolph, Cathie DeRolph, Margaret Quamme, Dan Steele.
4
Directed by Cathie DeRolph
Cast: Allyssa Benson, Ken Culver, Jeanette Ford, Misty Hoover Connor, Jon Hale, Christopher Hughes, Thom Ogilvie, Debra Smith, Dan Steele, Tina Thompson.
Crew: Ben DeRolph, Sandy Maholm, Donna Keaton, Ron Keaton.
3
A One-Man Show by Brent Alan Burington
2
Directed by Ron Keaton
Cast: Scott Gottliebson, Rick Holt, Jackie Howard, Jay Mattlin, Bill McCleery, Thom Ogilvie, Dan Steele, John Sweyer, Mark Urbine, Erin Woody.
Crew: Donna Keaton, Sandy Maholm, Marilyn Steiner.
1
Directed by Brent Alan Burington
Presented at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Lancaster
Cast: Brent Alan Burington, Ken Culver, Cathie DeRolph, Bill Hohman, Ron Keaton, Jackie Howard, Mike Lieber, Vicki Maddux, Sandy Maholm, Jay Mattlin, Pat O’Rourke, Mark Urbine, Stephanie VerDow.
Crew: Ben DeRolph, Brianna DeRolph, Donna Keaton.
Contact
Several people are active in creating Garret Players and we would love to hear your comments and questions. Please contact any of us.
Garret Players is proud to perform in the Garret on the third floor of the:
Fairfield County District Library
219 North Broad Street
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
740-653-2745
