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Darke County Center for the Arts
Local students invited to audition for MCT’s Peter & Wendy
Darke County Center for the Arts is once again presenting their annual
week-long Missoula Children's Theatre residency offering youngsters the
opportunity to participate in a full-scale musical theatre production;
this year's show is Peter and Wendy, a retelling of the classic tale of
Peter Pan. Auditions will be held on Monday, July 29 from 10 a.m. until
12 noon; rehearsals continue throughout the week, culminating in two
performances on Saturday, August 3 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. All activities
take place at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville.
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.; however, a registration form signed
by a parent or guardian is required. These forms are available prior to
auditions by contacting DCCA and at the audition. 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; subsequent rehearsals take place daily from 10
a.m. until 12 noon and 12:30 until 2:30. Although not all cast members
are needed at every session, those auditioning should have a clear
schedule for the entire week.
Among the roles to be cast are the elusive Peter Pan, his Shadow,
Tinkerbell, the Lost Boys, Wendy, her brothers John and Michael and
their parents Mr. and Mrs. Darling as well as their faithful friends
Nana and Liza. Other roles include the notorious Captain Hook, his
Pirate Crew, the Crocodile, Tiger Lily, the band of Neverlanders and
Neverland Creatures, and a group of Stormy Clouds who fly their way to
Neverland. Assistant Directors who will aid in rehearsals throughout
the week will also be chosen. No advance preparation is required for
this group audition, but youngsters should be aware that paying close
attention to the MCT Tour Directors' instructions is essential to a
successful audition.
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,
and is supported by membership donations. Tickets to the show cost $5;
to reserve tickets for either Saturday performance of Peter and Wendy
or for further details regarding auditions and the production, contact
DCCA at 937-547-0908 or dcca@darkecountyarts.org.
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