Auditions are:
Sunday, June 14th at 1:00 (age 10 to 14)
Sunday, June 14th at 3:00 (age 15 and up)
at Willard Memorial Chapel, 17 Nelson St,
The Auburn Players are gearing up for their 12th Annual Summer Youth Theatre production! This summer young actors, dancers and singers are invited to take part in Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods, Jr.”
Auditions are being held on Sunday, June 14th at 1:00 PM for ages 10 to 14, and 3:00 PM for ages 15 and up. Both auditions will be held at Willard Memorial Chapel, 17 Nelson Street in Auburn.The Auburn Players started the Summer Youth Theatre 12 years ago under the direction of Elisa Carabajal Hunt to give local young performers a chance to participate in a musical theater production and learn the craft. “We are reinvesting in our community by teaching our youth the value and artistry that it takes to create the magic of theater,” says Hunt.
The Summer Youth Theater program is open to ages 10 to 19. Everyone interested in joining the cast will be asked to sing and dance during auditions. “We bring them through the entire process, starting with an open audition and ending with the final performance,” says Auburn Players president Lindsay Day, “They learn what a stage production is really like.”
To audition, you must prepare a short song and monologue. There is no fee to audition for “Into the Woods, Jr.” Individuals cast in the show will be asked to pay a $25 Participation fee. No one will be turned away for inability to pay. The fee includes a show T-shirt, a script, and rehearsal CD. Performance dates are August 7-9, 2015, and rehearsals will run throughout July and August.
Performances:
Three performances of “Into the Woods, Jr.” will be presented August 7, 8, 9, 2015 at Cayuga Community College in Auburn. Cast members are expected to be available for all performances.
Rehearsals:
All cast members will be asked to attend a Cast meeting/Read Thru on Saturday, June 27th. Rehearsals are scheduled through July and August. Not all cast members will be called for every rehearsal and a detailed cast schedule will be made available prior to the start of rehearsals.
Fees:
There is no fee to audition for “Into the Woods, Jr.” Individuals cast in the show will be asked to pay a $25 Participation fee. No one will be turned away for inability to pay. The fee includes a show T-shirt, a script, and rehearsal CD.
How to audition:
For this production you should:
- Prepare a short song of your choice (no longer than 2 minutes)
- Prepare a short monologue
- Bring a list of dates that conflict with rehearsals.
Please print off and complete Audition Form and attach a current picture. You need to bring this form and picture with you to your audition. We will have copies of the form available if you do not have access to a printer.
Note: Auditions & rehearsals are closed to outside observers. We do not have a waiting area open to parents.
Questions?
For more information visit: www.broadwayjr.com
Contact: Elisa Hunt at elisahunt@yahoo.com
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