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Auditions can feel intimidating — whether you’re walking into the room or running it. That’s why we’re pulling back the curtain with the Rosedale Community Players this free online workshop.

Join hosts Kenneth Franzel (director/producer) and Meg Berger (actor/director) for a relaxed, honest look at the audition process from both sides of the table.

We’ll talk about what really makes a great audition, beyond just “nailing the part.” In this hour-long workshop, we’ll cover:

� How to choose and prepare a monologue

� What directors are actually looking for

� Tips for cold reads and callbacks

� How to stay grounded when nerves kick in

Whether you're brand new or have been doing this for years, you'll leave with practical tools, real talk, and maybe even a little more confidence.

Look for our follow up episode where we answer participant questions! Send questions to rcp.mktg@gmail.com

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In this special episode, Devene sits down with playwright Erin Osgood and director Heather Hudson to trace the incredible journey of From Eyes to the Stars. What began as a creative experiment during the isolation of COVID—a science fiction adventure built for Zoom—quickly evolved into something much bigger.

From virtual performances to a live staged reading and now a full stage production, this episode dives into how the story expanded, how the team brought their vision to life, and why it resonates now more than ever.

Produced by ⁠Secondhand Rose Players⁠ in cooperation with ⁠Rosedale Community Players⁠, From Eyes to the Stars opens this week—and you won’t want to miss how it all came together.

Catch the play in Southfield, Michigan:

• Thursday, July 17 8pm
• Friday, July 18 8pm
• Saturday, July 19 8pm
• Sunday, July 20 2pm
• Friday, July 25 8pm
• Saturday, July 26 8pm
• Sunday, July 27 2pm⁠

Reserve seats here!⁠

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Think community theatre is only for people with stage experience? Think again. In this quick, heartfelt episode, Devene shares why now is the perfect time to finally try the thing you’ve always been curious about—whether you’ve ever been onstage or not. You’ll hear how community theatre welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds, plus get details on our upcoming Theatre 101: Auditions livestream and local audition opportunities.

Hear from directors at Metro Detroit theatres Rosedale Community Players and Players Guild of Dearborn about their upcoming auditions.

Contact us at rcp.mktg@gmail.com if you have

• Questions to submit for Theatre 101: Auditions
• Voice memos with audition info or advice/stories
• Episode suggestions

To find a community theatre in your area visit the American Association of Community Theatre.