Cincinnati Landmark Productions
Will hold Auditions for
Blame It On The Movies
Open In-Person Auditions:
*** ALL INDIVIDUALS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TOP OF THE AUDITION SLOT (2:00/6:00) TO LEARN THE DANCE CALL ***
Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 2:00-5:00pm
Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 6:00-9:00pm
Invited Callbacks:
Monday, October 12, 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Audition & Callback Location:
The Warsaw Federal Incline Theater
801 Matson Place
Cincinnati, OH 45204
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Blame It On The Movies
October 8 – November 1, 2026
Original Music and Lyrics by Billy Barnes
Musical Sequences Compiled and Conceived by Bill Barnes, Ron Abel, and David Galligan
With a staggering collection of over 75 of the most well-known songs from the most well-known films, ranging from Gone with the Wind to Footloose, Blame It on the Movies! is a delicious romp through cinematic history. You’ll be guided through a cavalcade of the most memorable music from the movies. Blame It on the Movies! features unforgettable tunes from The Wizard of Oz, Meet Me in St. Louis, The Pink Panther, Rocky, Psycho, Jaws, Goldfinger, The Color Purple and countless others. It's a fun-filled homage to movie musicals, screwball comedies, shoot-em-up Westerns, sizzling screen romances, thrillers, action-adventure flicks, historical epics and auteurs alike.
Production Team: Dee Anne Bryll, Director; Ryan Heinrich, Music Director; Cassidy Steele, Choreographer; Callum Ward, Production Stage Manager
PRODUCTION TIMELINE:
Rehearsals will take place at our rehearsal space located at The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts. Rehearsal dates are subject to finalization based upon cast selections/availability. Not all cast is required at all rehearsals.
Rehearsals:
- Rehearsals begin the week of December 13th
- Adjustments to the rehearsal schedule will be made to account for the holiday season
- Rehearsals run every Sunday-Thursday through Wednesday, January 20th
- Sunday rehearsals run 6:00-10:00; Weeknight rehearsals run 6:30-10:30
- A detailed rehearsal schedule will be published for the cast closer to the start of rehearsal
- May Not Be Missed
- Sunday, January 17-Wednesday, January 20 from 6:00-11:00pm
- January 21-February 14, 2027
- Thursday-Saturday Performances at 7:30pm
- Sunday Performances at 2:00pm
IMPORTANT AUDITION INFORMATION:
Production Notices
- Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
- No roles have been precast
- All roles are paid positions
- Housing and transportation are not provided and are the responsibility of the actor
- All Individuals must arrive at the top of the audition call (2:00 - Saturday & 6:00 - Sunday) to learn the dance call
- Please prepare a 16-32 bar cut of a musical theatre song in the style of the show
- Please bring sheet music that is clearly marked for our accompanist
- Must have a resume listing theatrical experience
- Complete the following audition form
- All auditionees will receive notice within 1 month of auditions about final casting decisions
- If you are unable to attend auditions, but would still like to be considered for this production, please contact Shannon Eaton @ shannoneaton@clpshows.org no later than Friday, October 9th at 5:00pm.
- The production features eight roles available for performers of any background. In a deliberate effort to foster creative casting, all eight roles are open to all ages, genders, ethnicities, and vocal ranges.