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Darke
County Center for the Arts
Local
youngsters to star in DCCA musical
production
Darke
County Center for the Arts is once again
presenting a week-long Children' Theatre residency which begins with
auditions
offering the opportunity for all interested youngsters to try out for a
role in
a full-scale musical theatre production and concludes with performances
starring local youth. Auditions for MCT's The Tortoise Versus
the
Hare will be held Monday, July 29 from 10 a.m. until
12 noon;
performances are scheduled for Saturday, August 3 at 3 p.m.
and 7 p.m.
All
activities take place at St. Clair Memorial
Hall, 215 West Fourth Street, Greenville.
Approximately
60 roles are available for local
youngsters. All students entering grades 1 through 12 are encouraged to
audition; there is no charge for participation in this production.
Those
wishing to try out should arrive by the scheduled starting time, and
remain for
the entire session. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for
the
first rehearsal which begins 30 minutes after the casting announcement
at the
end of auditions. Rehearsals continue daily from 10 a.m. until
12
noon and 12:30 until 2:30 throughout the
week. Although not all
cast members are needed at every session, those auditioning should have
a clear
schedule for the entire week.
In
addition to the title characters Coach
Shelley Bowlback and Curly Hare, roles to be cast include Esther Bunny,
and
Little Bonnie Bunny. Additional roles include the Weasels, the Ferrets,
the
Reptiles, the Thespian Troupe, Curly's Posse, the TV Crew, the
Stagehands, and
The Curly Hare Fan Club. Additionally, Assistant Directors will be
chosen to
assist with technical aspects of the production. No advance preparation
is
required for the group audition.
According
to DCCA Executive Director Andrea
Jordan, youngsters participating in this unique project not only
experience the
thrill of performing, but also develop social and communication skills,
self-discipline, and a strong work ethic. “This experience with the
Arts also
teaches how to accept responsibility while cooperatively working with
others to
contribute something of value to the community,” said Mrs. Jordan. “And
it's
also a whole lot of fun,” she concluded.
The
residency by Missoula Children's Theatre is
made possible by a grant from Darke County Endowment for the Arts.
Darke County
Center for the Arts also receives funding from local businesses,
foundations,
and the Ohio Arts Council. Tickets to the performance cost $5; to
reserve
tickets for either Saturday performance of
MCT's The Tortoise
Versus the Hare or for further details regarding auditions and
the
production, contact DCCA at 937-547-0908or dcca@centerforarts.net.
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