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Local
youngsters invited to audition for roles in musical production
Darke County Center for the Arts is once again presenting a week-long
Missoula Children's 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 Rapunzel, a
silly tale of personal triumph and friendship, will be held Monday,
July 28 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon
; performances are scheduled for Saturday, August 2 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 title character Rapunzel, roles to be cast include
Rapunzel's parents, the Princes, and mean Madame Gothel. Other
characters are Wood Elves, Pixies, Rapunzel's friends the Unicorns, the
tricky Gremlins, Three Billy Goats Gruff and a Troll, Three Bears, a
Beaver, Ogres, Mushrooms, and Ears of Corn and a Potato, who are
actually spies. 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 and donors to DCCA's
Power2Give.org Everybody Wins! Project. 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 Rapunzel or for
further details regarding auditions and the production, contact DCCA at
937-547-0908 or Centerforarts.net.
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