JPAS Holds Auditions for THE FANTASTICKS, 6/19

The Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) will hold auditions for Ensemble Arts production of THE FANTASTICKS on Saturday, June 19 at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego, beginning at noon. Auditioners should bring a headshot, resume and sheet music and prepare 16 bars (you may be asked to sing more) of a musical theatre song and a 1 minute upbeat/comedic monologue. An accompanist will be provided. Auditioners should come prepared to move. Auditions are by appointment only: call the JPAS Box Office at 504-885-2000 ext. 202 or 203 to schedule a 5-minute audition slot. THE FANTASTICKS is on stage at JPAS' Teatro Wego! Theatre, 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego, August 13-29, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM and Sundays at 2PM. Rehearsals will begin July 5 in Metairie.

JPAS is proud to collaborate with Director AnDrew Elliott of Ensemble Arts Productions for THE FANTASTICKS, a season special and the first production to be seen in on the JPAS stages in the JPAS 33rd Season. Elliott most recently directed the offbeat comedy FLAMING GUNS OF THE PURPLE SAGE at the NOCCA Nims Black Box Theatre, for which his production continues to receive nods from the local theatre award panels. Natalie True will musically direct. This whimsical off-Broadway hit and international sensation is the first offering of JPAS' 2010-2011 season. The full season announcement will be June 2 via the JPAS e-mail network, Facebook, and Twitter (@JPASnola). Be sure to stay tuned.

Director AnDrew Elliott seeks the following actors for this production:

El Gallo - Baritone; 30s-40s; Male "A rakish, handsome gallant"
Matt - Tenor; early to mid 20s; Male "An innocent young man"
Luisa - Soprano; late teens to mid 20s; Female "A romantic idealist"
Hucklebee (The Boy's Father) - Baritone; 40s-50s; Male "Former Navy man, meticulous gardener"
Bellomy (The Girl's Father) - Baritone; 40s-50s; Male "A merchant, also a picky gardener"
Mortimer - Non-singing; 40s-50s; Male "Henry's goofy sidekick"
The role of Henry has been cast.

"Try To Remember" a time when this romantic musical wasn't enchanting audiences around the world! THE FANTASTICKS is the longest-running production of any kind in the world, and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers. The result is a timeless fable of love that manages to be nostalgic and universal at the same time. THE FANTASTICKS tells the story of a young man and the girl next door, whose parents have built a wall to keep them apart. The youngsters nevertheless contrive to meet and fall in love. They set out on a night of melodrama, romance and fantasy, led by the charming and mysterious vagabond, El Gallo. When the sun rises bringing an end to the dream, the lovers come to understand real love. Please note that JPAS' THE FANTASTICKS is a season special and not included in a regular season subscription package.

The Jefferson Performing Arts Society is a non-profit arts organization founded by Dennis G. Assaf and Hannah Cunningham dedicated to artistic and cultural enrichment for the Gulf South since 1978. Their mission is to support, produce and promote the performing arts in Jefferson and its surrounding areas. Please visit www.jpas.org for more information.

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