Carrollwood Cultural Center

AUDITION: Sunday in the Park
2023-11-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Main Theatre, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618, FL
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Carrollwood Cultural Center and show director Paul Berg will hold auditions for Sunday in the Park with George. Inspired by “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” by George Seurat, this musical by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim, with orchestrations by Michael Starobin, brings Seurat’s painting to life on stage. Sunday in the Park with George was produced initially on Broadway by The Shubert Organization and Emanuel Azenberg by arrangement with Playwrights Horizon, Inc. New York City, which produced the original production of Sunday in The Park With George in 1983.
Please be prepared to sing 16 bars from a musical. You may use a Sondheim song from any of his other musicals. An accompanist will be provided, but you are also welcome to sing with a track you bring. You may also be asked to sing songs from the production during the rehearsal process. Video submissions are also welcome. Please send videos to auditions@carrollwoodcenter.org.
IMPORTANT PRODUCTION DATES
Auditions: November 12 and 13, at 6-8 pm.
Possible Callbacks: November 14
Rehearsals Begin: Rehearsals will begin in January. Rehearsals will run Monday through Thursday, 7 pm – 9 pm. Rehearsal times
during tech week will be later.
Tech Week: TBA
Performance Dates: March 15, 16, 22, and 23, at 8 pm / March 17 and 24 at 2 pm
CASTING BREAKDOWN
Characters will be doubling during Act 2.
George Seurat / Young George (Seurat’s Descendant)
Gender: Male | Age: 25 to 40 | Vocal range top: Ab4 | Vocal range bottom: G#2
In Act I, George is a rather cold artist obsessed with his work at the cost of his personal life. Constantly troubled and borderline obsessive. In Act II, George’s burnt-out descendant and inventor-sculpture searching for his purpose. In the end, he uses his connection to the past to find the meaning in a blank canvas.
Dot / Marie
Gender: Female | Age: 20 to 40 | Vocal range top: D5 | Vocal range bottom: E3
Dot is George’s headstrong mistress and occasional model. She is so discontent with their relationship that she eventually leaves him. Marie is George’s elderly wheelchair-bound grandmother who helps him connect to his artistry through her grammar book notes.
Old Lady/Blair Daniels
Gender: Female | Age: 60 to 80 | Vocal range top: Eb5 | Vocal range bottom: F#3
George’s mother, a cranky and rather demanding fixture in the park. She can find solace in nostalgia and inspires George to find order in his art.
Nurse/Harriet Pawling
Gender: Female | Age: 40 to 60 | Vocal range top: F4 | Vocal range bottom: G3
The Old Lady’s attendant. She is calming and assertive.
Jules/Bob Greenberg
Gender: Male | Age: 25 to 45 | Vocal range top: F4 | Vocal range bottom: G2
A rival artist. Callous, critical, and ultimately shallow. He forces Frieda to engage in extramarital affairs.
Yvonne/Naomi Eisen
Gender: Female | Age: 25 to 35 | Vocal range top: Eb5 | Vocal range bottom: E3
Jules’s pampered wife. She is as snippy and snooty as her husband.
Boatman/Charles Redmond
Gender: Male | Age: 35 to 60 | Vocal range top: Eb4 | Vocal range bottom: Eb2
A surly blue-collared laborer, simple-minded and slovenly.
Celeste #1 / Waitress
Gender: Female | Age: 18 to 30 | Vocal range top: G5 | Vocal range bottom: B3
A young shop girl, gossipy and flirtatious. Her friendship with the other Celeste is strained when they fight over the Soldier and his companion.
Celeste #2 / Elaine
Gender: Female | Age: 18 to 30 | Vocal range top: G5 | Vocal range bottom: A3
Another young shop girl, gossipy and flirtatious. Her friendship with the other Celeste is strained when they fight over the Soldier and his companion.
Louise/Boy
Gender: Female | Age: 8 to 12 | Vocal range top: Eb5 | Vocal range bottom: G3
Jules and Yvonne’s spoiled little girl. She faces neglect and abuse from her parents despite being honest.
Franz/Dennis
Gender: Male | Age: 30 to 50 | Vocal range top: G4 | Vocal range bottom: B2
Jules’s German coachman and Freida’s husband. Disgruntled with his job. Has a bit of a temper and secretly yearns for the Nurse.
Frieda/Betty
Gender: Female | Age: 35 to 55 | Vocal range top: F5 | Vocal range bottom: G3
Jules and Yvonne’s cook and Franz’s wife. She’s caring and positive as a surrogate nanny to Louise. Forced by Jules into an affair.
Soldier/Alex
Gender: Male | Age: 20 to 35 | Vocal range top: F4 | Vocal range bottom: A2
A French military man, polite and gentlemanly. Close with his companion, though he yearns for a separation.
Louis/Billy Webster/Man
Gender: Male | Age: 35 to 55 | Vocal range top: A4 | Vocal range bottom: B2
A baker who Dot starts seeing to make George jealous. Kind, friendly, and very popular, but a bit dull.

The Center is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage individuals of all abilities, races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, creeds, and ages to apply. If any special needs or modifications are required to participate in this process fully, please email auditions@carrollwoodcenter.org.

For any further information, please contact auditions@carrollwoodcenter.org

Recycled Art & Design
2023-11-16 11:15 - 12:45, 2023-11-30 11:15 - 12:45, 2023-12-07 11:15 - 12:45, 2023-12-14 11:15 - 12:45 | Art Room II, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Students will creatively design and construct art pieces and sculptures from recycled items.
Click here to view class details and registration information.

Rehearsal: Carrollwood Community Chorus
2023-11-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-11 19:00 - 21:00
The Carrollwood Cultural Center’s Community Chorus is open to anyone, regardless of experience, as long as you have a song in your heart. From the camp fire to the Red Carpet, members from all walks of life come together to share their gift and love of song. The chorus performs regularly at the Center, local events and has even been known to “pop up” in crowds around the holidays. The group meets weekly to rehearse; however, this group of friendly folk are known to keep in touch outside of rehearsals, too! Now that’s something to sing about!
For more information, please contact Mary Jo Hahn at maryjo@carrollwoodcenter.org.

Adoration of the Magi: A Madrigal Dinner
2023-12-01 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-02 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-08 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-09 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Main Theatre, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618, FL
Adoration of the Magi: A Madrigal Dinner welcomes the holiday season with festive music, mugs of wassail, and a merry celebration of yore. Join the Carrollwood Cultural Center and the Carrollwood Community Chorus for an evening of music, dance, and theatrics as we celebrate the season together.
Directed by Chris Holcom
Music Direction by Mary Jo Hahn
The Madrigal Dinner Menu
Roasted Chicken with White Wine, Garlic Butter & Fresh Herb Sauce
Baked Sweet Potato & Candied Ginger Butter Basmati Rice
Seasonal Fresh Vegetables
Bread Pudding (GF dessert option available)
Meal sponsored by The Empress Tea Room.

Part of the 2023-24 Theatrical Season, An Artist’s Playground.

Tickets for Adoration of the Magi: A Madrigal Dinner

Season Package
Each package includes one ticket for Adoration of the Magi: A Madrigal Dinner, Sunday in the Park with George, The SpongeBob Musical, and Deathtrap.

Admission: $42 member / $48 general admission
Group Rate (10+ people): $43 per ticket

Admission: $110 member / $131 general admission

(This event has reserved seating.)

Remember to “Round It Up” and donate to the Center’s Operating Fund. Consider donating when registering for classes or purchasing tickets. Your donation can be as simple as rounding your total to the nearest five or ten dollars — or whatever amount you wish to give. Thank you for your contribution!

Holiday Village presented by the Carrollwood Village HOAs
2023-12-02 11:00 - 18:00 | Carrollwood Village Park, 4680 W Village Dr, Tampa, FL, 33624, United States
‘Tis the season for community fun and celebration for a very merry happy holiday!
The Carrollwood Cultural Center is pleased to partner with the Carrollwood Village HOAs and the Friends of the Carrollwood Village Park for the 3rd Annual Holiday Village.
Holiday Village, presented by the Carrollwood Village HOAs, is a family-friendly event with holiday-themed crafts, activities, food trucks, music, decorations, and more.
Entertainment sponsored by Burger 21
11 a.m. – Ted Stevens and the Doo-Shots
1 p.m. – Ice Sculptures with Russell Samson, Artic Ice Company
2:30 p.m. – Show on the Road: Holiday Recital
3:30 p.m. – Band Performances by The Music Box featuring The Iron Curtain & Verbatim
5:15 p.m. – Vocalist Vanessa Tompkins followed by a Tree Lighting!

Become a Vendor
Registration Deadline: November 20, 2023
Entry Fee for Artisan Vendors: $45 members / $55 non-members / Free for Carrollwood Village HOA members
Entry Fee for Food Vendors: Free (A donation of 10% of the event proceeds is suggested.)

Carrollwood Market
2023-12-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Park at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Rd, Tampa, FL 33618, USA, Tampa, Florida, 33618, United States
The Carrollwood Market supports local vendors selling what’s made in Tampa Bay!
Find a variety of fresh produce, plants, farmed eggs, meats, baked goods, artisan products, lunch bites, local art, handcrafts, and more. Enjoy live music under the trees during this dog-friendly event is fun for all ages.
The Carrollwood Market is held the second Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
For more information, visit www.tampabaymarkets.com.

Jazz with Jim presents Jazzin' the Season
2023-12-15 19:30 | Main Theatre, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618, FL
It’s more than a jazz concert. It’s time with friends.
Jazz with Jim is a monthly concert hosted by Jim Burge (saxophone/flute), Ron Delp (keyboard), Jeff Henson (drums), and John Tschirhart (bass) — together, they are The Jazz Directions.
This month, The Jazz Directions celebrate the holidays with Jazzin’ the Season.

Reserved VIP Seating: $15 member / $20 general admission
General Seating: $13 member / $18 general admission

This event has reserved seating.
Remember to “Round It Up.” Please consider donating when registering for classes or purchasing tickets. Your donation can be as simple as rounding your total to the nearest five or ten dollars — or whatever amount you wish to give. Thank you for your contribution!

Jazz with Jim presents Brazil: Sambas & Bossa Novas
2024-01-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Main Theatre, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618, FL
It’s more than a jazz concert. It’s time with friends.
Jazz with Jim is an ongoing concert series at the Center hosted by Jim Burge (saxophone/flute/clarinet), Ron Delp (keyboard), Jeff Henson (drums), and Todd Jeferies (bass) — together, they are The Jazz Directions. Each concert is unique as The Jazz Directions share stories and some of their favorite musical selections apropos for the evening’s theme.
So, please sit back with a nice cup of coffee or soda while nibbling on some tasty treats and enjoy an evening with The Jass Directions as they present a setlist of Sambas and Bossa Novas.

Reserved VIP Seating: $15 member / $20 general admission
General Seating: $13 member / $18 general admission

This event has reserved seating. Online processing fees apply.
Remember to “Round It Up.” Please consider donating when registering for classes or purchasing tickets. Your donation can be as simple as rounding your total to the nearest five or ten dollars — or whatever amount you wish to give. Thank you for your contribution!

James & Jimmy: Fire & Rain & Margaritas (Sold Out)
2024-01-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Main Theatre, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618, FL
A concert tribute to James Taylor & Jimmy Buffett.
For more than 15 years, The James Taylor Experience(JTE) tribute show has been recreating the look, feel, and sound of a James Taylor concert for Taylor fans around the world – a world that was saddened by the recent loss of Jimmy Buffett.
Buffett and Taylor were good friends who performed together often over the years and sang each other’s songs in various recordings. They are two of the most beloved and prolific singer-songwriters the world has ever produced. Fire & Rain, You’ve Got a Friend, and Carolina in My Mind are just a few of Taylor’s many hits. Buffett’s Margaritaville and Son of a Son of a Sailor are just two examples of timeless tunes that tell a story straight from Buffett’s adventurous life.
Taylor paid tribute to Buffett in several of his shows after his passing, and we feel the same desire to celebrate this extraordinary artist in our show, bringing the James Taylor Experience together with Parrot Party in a special tribute to the life and music of Jimmy Buffett in this two-act concert performance.

This event is sold out.

♦ This event will have a cash bar.

Remember to “Round It Up.” Please consider donating when registering for classes or purchasing tickets. Your donation can be as simple as rounding your total to the nearest five or ten dollars — or whatever amount you wish to give. Thank you for your contribution!

Rehearsal: Carrollwood Community Chorus
2024-01-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-22 19:00 - 21:00 | The Studio, 13345 Casey Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
The Carrollwood Community Chorus is open to anyone, regardless of experience, as long as you have a song in your heart. From the campfire to the Red Carpet, members from all walks of life come together to share their gift and love of song. The chorus performs regularly at the Center, local events and has even been known to “pop up” in crowds around the holidays. The group meets weekly to rehearse; however, this group of friendly folks are known to keep in touch outside of rehearsals, too! Now that’s something to sing about!
Community Chorus

Exploring Art Through Pokemon
2024-01-09 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-01-16 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-01-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Art Room I, 4537 Lowell Road, FL
Each week, students will explore a different art style and medium through drawing, painting, and creating Pokemon.
Click here to view class details and registration information.

Don Soledad Group's Arte Y Pasion
2024-01-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Main Theatre, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618, FL
Join Don Soledad and his electrifying quintet as they take you on a journey to Southern Spain.
“Arte y Pasíon” (Art and Passion) features original compositions from Soledad’s two albums, a new repertoire, and Don’s favorite compositions from Spanish flamenco guitar maestros, as well as other surprises.
Meet the Performers
Don Soledad (flamenco guitar)
Inspired by the guitar of flamenco legend Paco de Lucia, Don Soledad cultivated his sophisticated, soulful sounds in Northern California, beginning with his early guitar studies with the great Spanish flamenco maestros – Mariano de Cordoba and Agustin Rios, the nephew of legendary guitarist Diego del Gastor.
Don’s studies continued in the Southern region of Spain – Andalucia, in Jerez de la Frontera with guitarist Juan Diego Mateos and Manuel Lozano ‘El Carbonero.’ Soon after that, Don was performing shows in San Francisco and the Sonoma and Napa Valley wineries.
As a performer and recording artist, Don has worked with talents in various genres, including rock singer Eric Martin (Mr. Big), Jazz bassist Kai Eckhardt (John McLaughlin and Garage Mahal), and opening for the late jazz guitar legend Larry Coryell. As a composer, Don has recorded two original albums, “Camino de Seda” in 2006 and “Soluna” in 2013. He also recorded a solo Christmas album, “December Lullaby” in 2015.
Upon departing the West Coast, Don has been a mainstay in Florida and other US states, performing with his band “The Don Soledad Group,” who won 1st place in Orlando’s FusionFest 2020 for the “Best Musician” category.
Laura Pirela (flamenco dancer)
Venezuelan architect, dancer, and choreographer with more than 30 years of flamenco training and dance studies in Spain Academies (Amor De Dios), Jerez de la Frontera, and in Venezuela by hands of great figures such as María Magdalena, La China, Domingo Ortega, Timo Lozano, María Juncal, Miguel Cañas, Alfonso Loza, Inmaculada Ortega, María del Mar Moreno, Matilde Coral, Javier Latorre, La Truco, Carmen la Talegona, Carmen Garza, La Lupi, Pilar Ogalla and Concha Jareño, Adela Campallo, Patrícia Ibáñez and Belen Maya.
In 2016, she presented her solo proposal with the Jerez-born dancer Domingo Ortega on a tour of the most important cities in Venezuela, “No baila el cuerpo, baila el alma” (The body doesn’t dance, the soul dances) accompanied by the Spanish Antonio Españadero and singers like “el Trini de la Isla ” and Sonia Berbel. She participated as a special guest with the song vocal group in the show “Venezuela un Sueno Posible” in 2018.
Tanner Johnson (violin)
Lifelong violinist and multi-instrumentalist hailing from the Pacific Northwest. He is known for his instrumental virtuosity and dynamic performing style. With two decades of performance experience, he has performed with bands and orchestras worldwide as a soloist and a sideman. He studied at the prestigious Berklee College of Music and is currently a regular performer at Disney World. As a special events performer, he has impeccable 5-star reviews and is a delight to audiences on all occasions. Notable performers Tanner has played alongside are John Patitucci, Ivan Lins, The Receiving End of Sirens, and The Dear Hunter.
John Olearchick (piano)
Professional pianist and music educator in the Central Florida region. Since 2007, John has been exploring the world of classical, jazz, and collaborative piano and honing the craft of teaching music to all ages (4-99!) and skill levels. Throughout this journey, he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music, taught hundreds of private music lessons, lectured at the University of Pittsburgh in Greensburg, Valencia College, and the University of Central Florida, and performed countless jazz, classical, and musical theatre gigs from Orlando to Los Angeles. Notable names John shared the stage with are Harry Connick Jr and Bette Midler.
Justin Steger (percussion)
Professional percussionist since 2005. Steger is a Florida native and UCF alumnus. He is also the principal percussionist for Flamenco del Sol Orlando and has been part of many productions since 2015. He also performs on vibraphone in the Central Florida area with his Jazz trio and annually in the field of orchestral percussion with the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra and the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park.

Admission: $25 member / $30 general admission
Group tickets for parties of 10+ (Promo Code: Group): $26

Online processing fees apply.

Remember to “Round It Up.” Please consider donating when registering for classes or purchasing tickets. Your donation can be as simple as rounding your total to the nearest five or ten dollars — or whatever amount you wish to give. Thank you for your contribution!
