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Auditions
Bethesda Little Theatre
Two intimate Cabaret Events
The Soundtrack of Our Lives
Directed by Cathy McCoskey
Music Direction by Jeff Hayes

Both Sides of Love
The Music of Joni Mitchell and Jimmy Webb

Q: The Music of Quincy Jones

July 27th, 7 - 9 PM
August 8th, 1-3 PM
Palisades HUB
5200 Cathedral Ave. NW
You may audition for both or just one cabaret based on your conflicts on either date.

Each cabaret will feature two casts of approximately 6 people in a small, intimate production
in the Fireside Room at River Road Unitarian Universalist Church in Bethesda, MD.

If possible, please have it be in the style of the music for the cabaret or cabarets you are auditioning for.
You do not need to sing a Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Webb or Quincy Jones song.
Please bring music in the key that you will be singing.
An accompanist will be provided. No singing to tracks.
*A rehearsal calendar will be provided at the auditions. Please be prepared to mark your conflicts.

Both Sides of Love: The Songs of Joni Mitchell and Jimmy Webb will take place on October 23rd and 24th.
Familiar songs from Mitchell’s Circle Song to Webb’s Up, Up and Away span the depth of their music.
Q: The Music of Quincy Jones will take place on December 4th and 5th.
Songs will be included from many parts of his life including record, film, television producer, composer, arranger, trumpeter, and bandleader.

Auditions
Colonial Players of Annapolis
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Written by John Heimbuch and Jon Ferguson
Directed by Alex Brady

This isn't the sleepy version you remember from English class. It's spooky, hilarious, inventive, and just the right amount of unhinged.
Casting 11-13 performers.
All roles are open and non-paying.
All characters can be played by actors of any gender, ethnicity, age or type.

Sunday, August 9 at 3pm
Monday, August 10 at 7pm
Callbacks: Wednesday, August 12 at 7pm
2134 Renard Court, Annapolis, MD 21401

Performance Dates: October 23 - November 8, 2026

Show Synopsis:
In the quaint village of Sleepy Hollow, stories of wonder and strangeness surround the legend of a mighty headless Hessian.
When the humble schoolteacher Ichabod Crane vies for the hand of the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel, the townsfolk might protest,
but it is ultimately the Horseman who will decide Ichabod's fate.

For full details and audition timings please visit:
https://thecolonialplayers.org/auditions/

Paid Fall Internships!!
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Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis and will not be considered after August 1.

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  • Must be physically located in and have a local address in VA, MD, or DC
  • Duration is 12 weeks with flexible start and end dates
  • Opportunities are available for current students or recent graduates (within two years of graduation)
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  • Receive additional professional development opportunities

 

Fall internship positions are offered in the following areas:

Special Events & Event Rentals
Education Administration
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Artistic Administration
Production
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For more information and to apply. visit wolftrap.org/internships

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