{"id":2116303,"date":"2025-10-26T10:45:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T10:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2116303"},"modified":"2025-10-26T10:45:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T10:45:03","slug":"shadowbox-live-unveils-2026-season-get-into-the-act-by-auditioning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/shadowbox-live-unveils-2026-season-get-into-the-act-by-auditioning\/","title":{"rendered":"Shadowbox Live unveils 2026 season. Get into the act by auditioning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Do you enjoy having an audience? Are visions of future Tony Awards dancing in your head? Or maybe you simply love theater and want to give it a try.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If you think you&#8217;ve got the chops, Shadowbox Live (SBX) invites you to tread the boards at the professional resident theater ensemble&#8217;s first open auditions in more than 30 years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Intended to recruit more local performers, auditions will take place at noon on Nov. 8 at the SBX theater, 503 S. Front St. The entrance is on the right side of the building.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The auditions are for non-equity, full-time ensemble members, who will showcase their acting, singing and dancing skills.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Auditioners are asked to prepare a one-minute humorous\/comedic monologue, as well as a verse and chorus of a pop or rock song, up to one minute long, to be sung a cappella.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Additionally, auditioners will be taught a short movement sequence, so wear clothing suitable for dancing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Apply at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/shadowboxlive.org\/about\/auditions\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:shadowboxlive.org\/about\/auditions;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">shadowboxlive.org\/about\/auditions<\/a>. For questions, email SBX producing director Julie Klein at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/mailto:julie@sbxlive.org\" data-ylk=\"slk:julie@sbxlive.org;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">julie@sbxlive.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Shadowbox Live stages 200 productions every year, blending sketch comedy, dance and live music. The ensemble will be holding open auditions for the first time in 30 years on Nov. 8.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">SBX is known for its diverse body of work and prolific output. Producing 200 shows each year, the troupe combines sketch comedy, dance theater, new media and live music by an in-house band.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If you have what it takes to be an SBX &#8220;metaperformer&#8221; \u2014 a multidisciplinary artist with a blend of performance skills \u2014 you could find yourself in one of these shows coming next year:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>&#8220;Bangers: The Best Sketch Comedy and Music of 2025,&#8221;<\/strong> early 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>&#8220;Leather and Lace: A Music Tribute to the Women of Rock,&#8221;<\/strong> early 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>&#8220;Dirty Talk: A Sexy Sketch Comedy and Music Experience,&#8221;<\/strong> spring 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>&#8220;Flannel: A &#8217;90s Rock Musical,&#8221;<\/strong> summer 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>&#8220;Screamers: A Nightmare-Fueled Sketch Comedy and Music Experience,&#8221;<\/strong> fall 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>&#8220;Speak of the Devil: A Music Tribute to Ozzy &amp; Black Sabbath,&#8221;<\/strong> fall 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>&#8220;Holiday Hoopla 2026: A Holiday Sketch Comedy and Music Experience,&#8221;<\/strong> late 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>&#8220;Not So Silent Night: A Rockin\u2019 Holiday Musical for Everyone,&#8221;<\/strong> late 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Dates for the productions will be announced in the near future. For more details about Shadowbox Live, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/shadowboxlive.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:shadowboxlive.org;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">shadowboxlive.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Contact features, entertainment and things to do reporter Belinda M. Paschal at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/mailto:bpaschal@dispatch.com\" data-ylk=\"slk:bpaschal@dispatch.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">bpaschal@dispatch.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/story\/entertainment\/theater\/2025\/10\/26\/shadowbox-live-holds-open-auditions-before-2026-theater-season\/86859199007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Shadowbox Live holds open auditions before 2026 theater season;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Shadowbox Live holds open auditions before 2026 theater season<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you enjoy having an audience? 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