AUDITIONS The Sound of Music at Grosse Pointe Theatre at Grosse Pointe Theatre

AUDITION NOTICEGrosse Pointe Theatre to hold auditions for The Sound of Music, April 9-10. Pre-Audition Music and Dance Workshop for Youth, April 6 Auditions for the beloved musical The Sound of Music will take place at Grosse Pointe Theatre on Saturday, April 9, with callbacks on Sunday, April 10, including specific times for youth and adult roles. In addition, there will be a pre-audition workshop for youth the evening of Wednesday, April 6 so they can learn the music cuts and dance routines needed at auditions. The youth workshop is not mandatory but strongly encouraged for youth wishing to audition for any of the youth roles. The show will be performed eight times June 24 through July 3.
"Grosse Pointe Theatre is thrilled to bring this beautiful show to audiences," said Tim Higgins, director and choreographer. "Many are familiar with the beautiful music by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, including 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain,' 'Do-Re-Mi,' 'Edelweiss,' and 'The Sound of Music,' just to name a few; and the story of the von Trapp family who had to flee their homeland of Austria when a dictator took power in 1938. We hope this inspirational love story of family and homeland will be a beacon of light in these challenging times. All are welcome to audition for the more than 30 roles available, or volunteer and support Grosse Pointe Theatres production of The Sound of Music."
Registration forms, character descriptions, script readings, music cuts and information about performance dates and times, are available at www.gpt.org/auditions.
WHAT: Auditions for Grosse Pointe Theatres production of The Sound of Music
WHEN: Saturday, April 9 at specific times:
Youth Auditions: 10- a.m. 1 p.m.
Adult Auditions: 3 6 p.m.
Callbacks for youth and adults Sunday, April 10 between 1-7 p.m.
WHERE: Grosse Pointe Theatres Rehearsal and Office building, 315 Fisher Rd., west of E. Jefferson, east of Kercheval, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230. Street parking.
Pre-Audition Youth Workshop will be held Wednesday, April 6. Registration at 6:30 p.m. followed by the workshop from 7-9:30 p.m. Youth who would like to audition for the roles of Rolf, Liesl, Friedrich, Louisa, Kurt, Brigitta, Marta or Gretl, are encouraged to attend to learn music and dance routines for auditions. QUESTIONS: For more information visit www.gpt.org/auditions, or call Director Tim Higgins at 248-770-0998 or Producer Chris Kaiser at 313-923-5704.
Soon celebrating its 75th anniversary, Grosse Pointe Theatre provides an array of entertainment and educational theatre opportunities throughout the year. Single tickets to all shows are available online at www.gpt.org/tickets. Upcoming shows include I Hate Hamlet, April 1April 10; Take Ten Ten Minute Play Festival, May 7, featuring eight original 10-minute plays; and The Sound of Music, June 24July 3.
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About Grosse Pointe Theatre:
Grosse Pointe Theatre is a community theatre whose mission is to connect, create and inspire communities through theatre. Membership is open to all persons over age 18 with an interest in the performing arts. Grosse Pointe Theatre is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization and donations are tax deductible. For more information about season subscriptions or single tickets, sponsorship opportunities, membership or other ways to get involved, visit www.gpt.org or call 313-881-4004.
Ages: age 5 and older