East Brunswick Public Library, NextGen Acting, and Playhouse 22 Announce Open Auditions for Podcast Limited Series, Vocal Canvas



(EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) — East Brunswick Public Library, in collaboration with NextGen Acting and Playhouse 22, is holding open auditions for the upcoming podcast limited series, Vocal Canvas. This is a five-part series that explores the five aspects of voice: Volume, Pitch, Pace, Diction, and Resonance. Each episode will focus on one aspect of voice and will feature a performance of a work written by a community member.

“We’re thrilled to be collaborating with NextGen Acting and Playhouse 22 on this innovative project,” said Melissa Hozik, Adult Programming Coordinator at East Brunswick Public Library. “Vocal Canvas is not just a podcast, it’s a celebration of the power and diversity of the human voices in our community.”

The writer and director for the series will be NextGen Acting founder and professional actor, Dennis Connors, who commented, “I sincerely wonder how actors can get better if they are not performing. I am excited to provide an opportunity for local actors to flex their performance muscles and get involved in a limited series podcast.”

“We are looking for a diverse range of voices ages 18 and older to bring this series to life. Whether you’re an experienced actor, a budding voice artist, or someone with a unique voice and a passion for storytelling, we want to hear from you.”

“Vocal Canvas is a testament to the power of voice in storytelling. It’s about exploring the nuances of voice and how they shape our communication and expression. At Playhouse 22, we believe in the transformative power of the performing arts, and we’re excited to bring this belief to a new medium through our collaboration on Vocal Canvas. We can’t wait to hear the diverse range of voices that will bring this series to life.” – Adam Neary, Executive Producer, Playhouse 22.

Auditions will be held virtually with interested actors submitting .mp3 files and will be recorded during June and July. You can view the audition instructions here.

Auditions are due 11:59pm on Thursday, June 15. Submissions will be collected here. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to be part of a unique podcast series that explores the art and science of voice.

For more information, please contact the submissions team at info@nextgenacting.com

East Brunswick Public Library is committed to making the world of information and ideas accessible to all members of our community. We strive to provide resources for personal enrichment, opportunities for lifelong learning, and programs that bring our community together.

NextGen Acting is a dynamic acting studio that nurtures talent and fosters creativity. We believe in empowering actors to explore their potential and make their mark in the world of performing arts.

Playhouse 22, is East Brunswick’s Community Theater troupe. With more than 60 years of providing theater to residents of Central Jersey, Playhouse 22 has staged hundreds of live performances ranging from “Camelot”, “1776”, and “The Drowsy Chaperone” to plays like “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” and “Neil Simon’s Rumors”. Located at the Elliott Taubenslag Theater at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center.