Audition Dates for the 2006/2007 Main Stage
Season
The Story of the Nutcracker:
Performance Dates: November 24 – December 23, 2006
Performance Times: Fridays @ 7:30 PM; Saturdays & Sundays
@ 4:00 PM
The Growing Stage’s original adaptation transforms
the classic holiday ballet into a fully formed theatrical
production laced with the music of Tchaikovsky. The mysterious
Uncle Drosselmeir brings his niece, Clara, a very special
gift, a Nutcracker, which quickly becomes broken by her brother
Fritz. After the guests have left and the family has all turned
into bed, Clara sneaks downstairs to see her broken gift.
The clock chimes twelve and that’s when the adventure
begins. A magical journey takes place as the Dowager Mouse
Queen and her inept son attempt to steal the throne from the
Prince who has been transformed into a Nutcracker; Clara’s
attempt to help the Prince reclaim his crown through the Valley
of Ice and across the Lemonade Sea; and the rescue of the
Sugar Plum Fairie held captive in Candyland all create a wonderful
holiday treat for the entire family.
Audition Dates:
Young People Age / 10 to 15: Wednesday, October 4th, 2006
@ 7:00 PM
Young People & Adults / 16 and older: Thursday, October
5th, 2006 @ 7:00 PM
While there are no singing roles in this production, there
are many dancing roles. All auditioning will learn a short
dance routine and may be asked to read from the script.
A Midnight Cry:
Performance Dates: January 19th – February 11th, 2007*
Performance Times: Fridays @ 7:30 PM; Saturdays & Sundays
@ 4:00 PM*
This moving, historical drama is based on the true story
of a young slave’s journey through the Underground Railroad
to freedom. Freedom is a word whispered in the plantation
fields by day and in the slave cabins at night. Stories of
a railroad helping slaves cross to Free states in the North
seem too good to be true to young Lida Anderson. But with
the help of a slave, Lida risks everything to be free. Leaving
behind her family, friends and the only life she knows, she
embarks on the dangerous journey out of slavery via the Underground
Railroad. Through soulful music and poignant storytelling,
A Midnight Cry brings to life for young people a vital part
of our nation’s history.
Audition Date:
Young People & Adults / 16 and older: Thursday, December
7th, 2006 @ 7:00 PM
*This production is part of the Growing Stage’s Main
Stage Matinee Series. Additional performances will be scheduled
during the week for school performances. The possibility also
exists that the production will tour to different locations
throughout the state after this initial presentation at our
theatre.
Seussical:
Performance Dates: March 2nd – 25th, 2007
Performance Times: Fridays @ 7:30 PM; Saturdays & Sundays
@ 4:00 PM
Based on the beloved characters and stories of Dr. Seuss,
Seussical the Musical follows the adventures of Horton, an
elephant who one day hears voices coming from a speck of dust.
He soon discovers that within this tiny speck exists the smallest
planet in the universe! And upon this tiny planet, live a
tiny race of creatures known as the Whos! Meanwhile the citizens
of Who are having some adventures of their own, including
a war over which side of the bread gets buttered. Jojo, the
smallest child in the city of Who, parallels Horton’s
journey as he is ostracized for the unpopular act of thinking
– an activity not encouraged by the parents and teachers
of Whoville. But in spite of these obstacles, Jojo and Horton
attempt to do what they think is right.
Audition Dates:
Young People Age / 10 to 15: Wednesday, January 10th, 2007
@ 7:00 PM
Young People & Adults / 16 and older: Thursday, January
11th, 2007 @ 7:00 PM
Those auditioning a required to have a singing piece prepared
with music copied for the accompanist. It should be no longer
than sixteen measures. We will assist, as necessary, those
young people auditioning on January 10th. At each audition,
everyone will also be learning a short dance routine and some
may be asked to read from the script.
Aladdin:
Performance Dates: April 27th – May 20th, 2007
Performance Times: Fridays @ 7:30 PM; Saturdays & Sundays
@ 4:00 PM
The Sultan of Arabia has summoned the slave Scheherazade
to tell him a story, knowing that when she finished, she will
die. Thus she begins to weave the classic 1001 Arabian Tales.
Our production focuses one of those tales, the story of Aladdin.
In our adaptation a troupe of Commedia dell’ Arte clowns
enter a village and begin to perform their story of Aladdin.
Quickly the fantasy comes to life as the clowns meld into
their characters and begin an adventure which includes fantastic
and powerful Genies; rooms filled to the rafters with treasure;
Palace intrigue, magic carpets, and the mysterious magic and
music of Arabia.
Audition Date:
Young People & Adults / 16 and older: Wednesday, March
21st, 2007 @ 7:00 PM
Please note: This is not your Mama’s Disney version!
Without talking parrots this adaptation utilizes the skills
of clowning, commedia dell’arte, and the very best aspects
of physical comedy. Come prepared to read from the script
and to move.
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