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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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