Marquette, MI – Lake Superior Youth Theatre will be holding auditions for their upcoming summer production of “Once On This Island Jr”. All auditions will take place at the Graveraet School, 3rd floor, located at 611 N. Front Street, Marquette, MI.
With its poignant story and catchy Caribbean-flavored score, Once On This Island JR. is a highly original theatrical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s popular fairy tale, The Little Mermaid. From the TONY Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime and Seussical) this magical tale of love garnered eight TONY nominations, including nods for Best Musical, Book and Score!
Everyone auditioning must attend a dance audition and individual vocal/acting audition. Sign up for a vocal/acting auditions at this website: http://www.mysignup.com/onceonthisisland
Monday May 18th (sign up for an individual time) http://www.mysignup.com/onceonthisisland Dance Auditions 5-6 p.m. Ages 8 and under or no dance experience Vocal/Acting Auditions 6-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday May 19th Dance Auditions 5-6 p.m. 1-4 years of dance Vocal/Acting Auditions 6-8:30 p.m. (sign up for an individual time) http://www.mysignup.com/onceonthisisland
Wednesday May 20th Dance Auditions 5-6 p.m. 5+ years of dance experience
Thursday May 21st 5 p.m. Vocal/Acting/Dance Callbacks
Friday May 22nd Additional Callbacks if needed
Audition callbacks will be held on at Graveraet School.
The production features a large amount of featured and ensemble roles. Check out the audition website at http://www.broadwayjr.com/audition/auditionlist.asp?ID=000206 for character information and audition prep materials.
Youth ages preschool to 12th grade are eligible to audition. Youth actors, singers, gymnasts and dancers are all needed for a variety of parts. Those auditioning will be asked to read from scenes, sing a song, and dance. A pianist will be provided. Those who do not wish to sing a song at auditions may choose not to do so but must come to a vocal audition.
There is no cost to audition but there is a registration fee to participate in the production. There are special family rates and scholarships available.
Those wishing to serve on Tech Crew can sign up by filling out a form at auditions or email us at lakesuperioryouththeatre@gmail.com . We need people for spotlight operation, microphones, set changes, costume quick changes, etc.
Performances will take place at Lake Superior Theatre on August 6-9 (Cast One) & 12-15 (Cast Two), 2015.
Those who are unable to attend the auditions times must contact the director before auditions to set up an alternate time. For more information, please contact Nikke at (906) 362-6453 or email lakesuperioryouththeatre@gmail.com
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