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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.
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DCCA invites
local students to audition for MCT’s Aladdin
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 Aladdin will
be held on Monday, July 31 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon; performances are
scheduled for Saturday, August 5 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. All activities
will 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. 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 2:30throughout the week. 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 Aladdin, Scheherazade, Aladdin’s Mother,
Ali Baba , and Sinbad the Sailor, as well as many other characters
including a powerful Sultan. Wise Genies, lost Penguins, and talking
Palm Trees also are integral to the tale. Assistant Directors will be
chosen to assist with technical aspects of the production. 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 of great help 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 Aladdin or for
further details regarding auditions and the production, contact DCCA at
937-547-0908 or dcca@centerforarts.net.
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