Un-Common Theatre Young Adult Group Holds Auditions For ANYONE CAN WHISTLE 5/17

Continuing the tradition of offering opportunities for more experienced youth to try out for shows that they would not normally have an opportunity to be a part of, The Un-Common Theatre Company's Young Adult group is excited to announce auditions for the legendary cult show "Anyone Can Whistle". Directed once more by Christa Crewdson with Music Direction by Linda Barbieri, this wacky, intelligent, highly unconventional musical satire points ahead to Stephen Sondheim's groundbreaking work in the 1970s even as it keeps a foot firmly rooted in the musical theatre's "golden age."

An absurdly funny fantasy by Stephen Sondheim & Arthur Laurents (West Side Story & Gypsy), "Anyone Can Whistle" tells the story of a corrupt mayoress (originally played by Angela Lansbury) who fakes a miracle to revitalize her bankrupt town (through the resulting pilgrim trade) and the ill-fated romance between the rational nurse out to expose the fraud and the easy-going doctor determined to enjoy the chaos it brings. In the end, the show delivers a poignant message about the importance of the individual in a conformist society - but not before aiming its still-relevant barbs at government, religion, science and anything else that stands in its way! With its circus-like atmosphere, "Anyone Can Whistle" features a dazzling, melodic Broadway-style score which overflows with the youthful energy of experimentation, consisting of one showstopper after another.

Rehearsals will be in Foxboro & Mansfield, Ma starting May 24, 2009 and the show will be performed at The Orpheum Theatre in Foxboro, Ma from July 16 - 19, 2009. Auditions will be held by appointment only on Sunday May 17 from 3pm in Foxboro, Ma with callbacks on Monday May 18th at 6pm in Mansfield, Ma. Auditioners should be between ages 15 - 21 and should prepare 16 bars of a song which will showcase their talents. For more Audition Details go to www.uncommontheatre.org then call or email for an audition appointment. For any questions call (508)698-3098.