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BOEING BOEING
June 13-24th | Kennedy Theater

Fasten Your Seat Belts. Boeing-Boeing coming for a landing at the Kennedy Theatre! In Broadway’s first class comedy, an architect living in Paris has been successfully juggling three flight attendant fiancées with his housekeeper reluctantly playing romantic air-traffic controller as they fly in and out of his swank bachelor pad. But when an old school pal visits, things get rather turbulent. Schedules change, flights are delayed and chaos ensues in this hilarious whirl of mayhem and matchmaking. Not exactly for kids, but no harsh language

RACE
July 25-Aug 5th | Kennedy Theater

From the writer of Oleanna and Glengarry Glen Ross.When a wealthy white man is charged with a crime against a black woman, a multi-racial law firm is offered the chance to defend him.  Perception is everything in this smart, biting and funny expose on modern racial relations. For MATURE audiences

OH, WHAT A NIGHT 2  presented with the kind support of WESTON BANKS WEALTH PARTNERS | August 31st-Sept 2nd | Fletcher Opera Theater

Come celebrate Broadway with our annual concert event featuring a whole new crop of songs from all the hottest shows on Broadway that are “too big” for us to produce at Hot Summer Nights!  You can expect songs from Jersey Boys, The Book Of Mormon, Wicked, Les Mis, Jesus Christ Superstar and so much more…starring all your favorite stars from Raleigh and New York!!!  For ALL ages

AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY
November 29-Dec 9th | Fletcher Opera Theater

This 2008 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning masterpiece is a grand, gripping new play which tells the story of the Westons, a large extended clan that comes together at their rural Oklahoma homestead when the alcoholic patriarch disappears. Forced to confront unspoken truths and astonishing secrets, the family must also contend with Violet, a pill-popping, deeply unsettled grandmother at the center of this storm. For MATURE audiences, strong adult language and themes

DAMES AT SEA
July 5-15th | Kennedy Theater

In this toe-tapping uproarious musical comedy, a group of performers are preparing for their upcoming show, Dames At Sea.  Right before the show is to open on Broadway, the theatre is sold and the troupe of actors and dancers need to find a new venue. With they’re gumption and ‘the show must go on attitude’, they find a way to perform their show on a ship docked in the local port. The Diva gets sea-sick, the ingenue earns her chance to become a star!  For ALL ages

AVENUE Q
August 15-19th | Fletcher Opera Theater

Written by The Book Of Mormon’s Robert Lopez, thisTony-winning musical Avenue Q is a hilarious and heartfelt story of a bright-eyed college grad who comes to New York with big dreams and little money. He can only afford to live on Avenue Q but—good news!—his neighbors turn out to be a remarkably funny bunch of characters. For audiences 16+, humorous adult language and situations

SOUVENIR
October 3-14th | Kennedy Theater

Lisa Jolley stars as the legendary incapable coloratura Florence Foster Jenkins in this new comedy with music.  Jenkins was a prominent heiress who believed that she understood better than anyone else how to properly sing.  In this bittersweet comedy of recollection, her ‘longtime accompanist’ recalls lovingly what it was like to play along for so many years.  For ALL ages

 

 

HSN News & Headlines

Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy
Friday, March 30th at 15:10

HOT SUMMER NIGHTS CASTING FOR PULITZER PRIZE WINNING PLAY Theatre Holds Auditions for August, Osage County in April
RALEIGH - Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy is holding auditions for it’s closing show of the season, August Osage County on April 21st in Raleigh, NC. The show will be directed by Tara Rubin Casting Director Eric Woodall.
This 2008 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning masterpiece tells the story of the Westons, a large extended clan that comes together at their rural Oklahoma homestead when the alcoholic patriarch disappears. Forced to confront unspoken truths and astonishing secrets, the family must also contend with Violet, a pill- popping, deeply unsettled grandmother at the center of this storm.
To be considered for a role, please electronically submit a headshot and resume to hotsummernights@me.com. Sides will be sent to those who are given an audition slot. This is not an open call.
All those asked to audition must be available for both production (Nov 29-Dec 9, 2012) and rehearsals dates (which run two weeks prior to the production’s opening). No conflicts allowed. Auditions will be held at Theatre Raleigh Studios on 3043 Barrow Drive in Raleigh, NC from 10AM-6PM on April 21st.
For more information about the 2012 season, character breakdowns for August: Osage County and for more about Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy, please visit us on Facebook or website www.hotsummernightsatthekennedy.org.

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Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy
Wednesday, February 22nd at 12:52

Thank you so everyone who cam out to audition for HSN | TR! We had an incredible turn out, and we are simply blown away by all the amazing local talent in NC! Go Raleigh!!!

Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy
Saturday, February 18th at 15:28

Break legs to everyone auditioning today! We have an incredible season lined up and amazing talent to choose from. Own it! -Hilly

Margaret Severin-hansen
Saturday, February 18th at 15:19

good luck with auditions today!!!!cant wait to see the shows!!!!!

Christine Rapp
Friday, February 17th at 16:46

WOWZERS! Love the new web page design!!!

Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy
Thursday, February 16th at 17:25

We are still accepting applications for our INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. Email Lauren Kennedy at hotsummernights@me.com if you are interested!

Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy
Monday, February 13th at 21:01

ATTENTION: There are no more auditions slots available for Feb 18th and 19th! I am beyond thrilled at the turn out and we are excited to see some new talent as well as some old favorites!!!!

Dale Sanders
Thursday, February 2nd at 17:33

Today while preparing for my Avenue Q audition Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy for Avenue Q I've decided to contemplate... What would I do with a B.A. in English?

Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy
Monday, January 23rd at 14:51

Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy shared their own note: ATTENTION: AUDITIONS ARE BEING HELD FOR HSN on FEB 18th!!!

ATTENTION: AUDITIONS ARE BEING HELD FOR HSN on FEB 18th!!!


WHAT:
Auditions for Hot Summer Nights 2012 Season
- Email hotsummernights@me.com to set up your appointment (space is limited)
-Prepare either 1 song and 1 monologue, or 2 contrasting monologues...

By: Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy

Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy
Monday, January 16th at 23:36

You have until midnight tonight to get your HSN Season Tickets for $150... DO IT!!! They have been selling like crazy today... I am so thrilled! use the code: openingnight

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