WWT Announces 2010 Summer Season Young Actor Auditions
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Staff Report-
The Wagon Wheel Theatre, Warsaw, is celebrating its 55th anniversary with a stellar lineup for its summer season and you can get involved.
The theater is casting for several roles in the season, so plan to attend the auditions.
Who: "The Music Man" - Amaryllis is a strong-willed and energetic child with a sweet voice. Actresses who read ages 9-12 with strong acting and singing chops should audition. Beginner piano skills are also helpful for this role. Winthrop is a self-conscious, lisping young boy who must win the audiences heart. Young actors who read ages 9-12 with strong acting abilities should audition for this role. The theater also will cast several other young actors for townsfolk in "The Music Man".
When: Auditions will be Tuesday at 5 p.m. Sign-up will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the doors will not open prior to that time. Callbacks will be held the same day for all roles.
Where: The auditions will be at the Wagon Wheel Theatre, 2517 E. Center St., Warsaw. The telephone number is 574-267-8041, and the Web site is at http://wagonwheeltheatre.com/theatre/youth
What: Children auditioning for "The Music Man" should plan to learn roughly 16 bars of music from the show and possibly read from the script. We will provide sheet music and sides. A snack and some water are also helpful in case the day gets long for those who are called back.If you have questions about any of the above information, e-mail Ben Dicke at ben@wagonwheeltheatre.com or call the box office for more information.