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Darke County Center for the Arts
Auditions open
for King Arthur’s Quest 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 students. Auditions for MCT's King Arthurs'
Quest, a familiar story with an unusual twist, will be held on Monday,
July 27 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon; performances are scheduled for
Saturday, August 1 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. All activities will take place
at Versailles Performing Arts Center, 280 Marker Road, Versailles.
“We are extremely grateful to VPAC for opening their state-of-the-art
performance space to us due to the renovation taking place at our usual
venue, St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville,” said DCCA Executive
Director Andrea Jordan. “Although not centrally located in the county
seat, all routes can lead to Versailles Performing Arts Center so that
youngsters from all over our community will have the opportunity take
advantage of this wonderful opportunity for hands-on involvement with
theatre,” she stated.
All students entering grades 1 through 12 are encouraged to audition
for one of the approximately 60 roles available; there is no charge for
participation in this production. Those wanting 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 character and his queen, Guinevere, roles to
be cast include other favorite characters from Camelot: Merlin, Raven,
Taleisin, and Lancelot, as well as the Lady of the Lake, Uther
Pendragon, Mordred, and Morgan LeFey. Knights of the Round Table,
Squires, Damsels, and Minis join The Camelotians to complete the list
of roles available. Additionally, Assistant Directors will be chosen to
assist with technical aspects of the production. According to Ms.
Jordan, no advance preparation is required for this group audition, but
she reminds youngsters that playing close attention to the MCT Tour
Directors' instructions is of great help to a successful audition. “And
a smile never hurts,” the Executive Director advised.
The residency by Missoula Children's Theatre is made possible by a
grant from Darke County Endowment for the Arts. DCCA 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 King Arthur's Quest or for further details
regarding auditions and the production, contact DCCA at 937-547-0908 or
dcca@centerforarts.net.
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