Eagle with Stars and Stripes
Continuously serving Kosciusko County since 1854

Troupe Announces Open Auditions For 'High School Musical 2'

Posted
SYRACUSE - The Northern Indiana Area Drama Troupe, in conjunction with the Syracuse Community Center, announced open auditions for any interested students in grades 6-12 for the upcoming production of "High School Musical 2."

Open auditions will be on the following Saturdays in May: May 9, May 16, May 23 and May 30. Times will be from 8 a.m. to noon each Saturday. Call backs will be May 30 at 1 p.m.All auditions will take place at the director's place of business, which is the Son Shine Preschool, Ind. 13, North Webster, directly across from Maria's House of Pancakes Restaurant.

Rehearsals begin June 1.

Tentative rehearsal times are as follows: 4 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for six weeks.

There will be a total of five outdoor performances taking place July 17, 18 and 19 at the Syracuse Park located right on the beach.

This musical also will include children, known as the Country Club Kids, 4 years old through fifth grade. This age group does not need to formally audition, they will be included in at least three of the large group musical numbers. Rehearsals for this age group will take place a minimum of one day a week, with day and time still being determined.

All participants must complete registration forms, which may be picked up at the Syracuse Community Center.

For more information, call 574-457-3440 during business hours or by contacting Wende Roberts, director, at 574-834-4302 or wkr@kconline.com All questions may be directed to Roberts as well.

The Drama Troupe is in need of any adult volunteers who enjoy working with students.