City Circle Auditions Happening right now!

City Circle - City Circle Acting Company of Coralville is holding auditions for the holiday cabaret event Celebrate Me Home now through October 10 by appointment only.

Celebrate Me Home is directed by Patrick Du Laney and Chris Okiishi. City Circle will continue its tradition of off-kilter holiday fare with this fun, touching, sweet, and hilarious variety show, made up of the best talents of all those involved. The show is entirely artist-driven; the show will be built around the talents, skills, joys and holiday memories of the cast!

The producers are seeking performers in the age range 16-70. No experience is necessary. Singing actors should prepare a short song. Non-singers are encouraged to audition and may demonstrate a talent or tell a short story.

Performances of Celebrate Me Home will be held at Riverside Theatre Dec. 16-18.

To schedule an audition or request more information, contact Patrick Du Laney at
patrick.dulaney@gmail.com or Chris Okiishi at cokiishi@gmail.com.

One thing we can say for sure... This Patrick fellow has a sense of humor, as you will see below...

OH NO! ANOTHER HOLIDAY SHOW??

Well, YES and NO! Yes, since it's the Holidays, it seems like the right time to do a Holiday show...HOWEVER, this year, Chris Okiishi and I (Hi, I'm Patrick Du Laney, nice to meet you!) Have hit upon a BRILLIANT idea...well, maybe not brilliant, but FUN...no wait, it IS brilliant! Anyway, I took the liberty of having a press conference with myself just the other day, so I can answer all your questions...here you go!

Patrick: Hey Patrick, I hear you're doing this weird Holiday Show this year...what gives?

Patrick: I'm glad you asked that, Patrick. The show is called CELEBRATE ME HOME. Basically, it's a fun, touching, sweet, hilarious variety show, made up of the best talents of all those involved. The show is entirely artist-driven; the show will be built around the talents, skills, joys and Holiday memories of the cast!

Patrick: Wait just a second! You mean, the show isn't even WRITTEN yet?

Patrick: Good observation, Patrick. Actually, Chris and I have spent the last few months compiling ideas and songs for the show, and we are excited to get started! But no, in the strictest sense, the show has not been written yet!

Patrick: Isn't that a little risky?

Patrick: In the hands a community theatre with less skill and talent than City Circle, I'd agree. But you gotta SEE these People, Patrick! There's so much talent and joy in all of the people I've met so far, that I think the biggest challenge of the show won't be what to add, but what to cut!

Patrick: Okay, Patrick, you've got me interested...so what and when is the audition?

Patrick: I'm glad you asked that, Patrick. The audition is WHATEVER YOU WANT TO DO! Sing a song, do a speech, tell a story, stand on your head, juggle fire batons, whatever! Just do something you LOVE to do! And the auditions are by appointment!

Patrick: Wait wait wait! By appointment? That's kind of unusual, doncha think?

Patrick: I suppose so, but since everyone's got a crazy schedule, and since we're asking for such a wide range of talents, we thought it's be easier that way. That's also why we're holding auditions so early: We want to take our time and assemble the most diverse cast possible.

Patrick: Where's the show gonna be? And When?

Patrick: Well Patrick, this is very exciting...the show is going to be in the Riverside Theatre Space! Ron Clark and Jody Hovland have very thoughtfully and generously offered up their wonderful intimate space for our use. How cool is that? And we'll be there December Thursday - Saturday, December 16 -18th, 2010.

Patrick: Well, very! But hey, how many people are you casting?

Patrick: Well..we don't know yet! We're excited to see who shows up for auditions, and we'll decide a cast based on who we get!

Patrick: I understand there's some singing in this...I am super excited about the Holidays, but I don't sing a note....should I even bother?

Patrick: ABSOLUTELY! Again, this show will be a wonderful collage variety show of people, musical and not! No worries!

Patrick: Hey Patrick, if I have any other questions about the show, or want to schedule and audition, what should I do?

Patrick: Great question! The best way is to reach Chris Okiishi or Me at our email addresses, cokiishi@gmail.com, or patrick.dulaney@gmail.com. All questions and queries will be answered!

Patrick: Thanks for your time, Patrick, I am super excited about the show!

Patrick: You're welcome!