COLTON – Auditions for the 20th anniversary performance of “Sunday Rock: The Folk Musical,” created by Evelyn Dickey Riehl and based on the lives of lumberjacks and communities along the Raquette River during the early 20th century, will soon take place.

The show will be presented July 18 to 22 at Colton-Pierrepont Central School.

This musical was first performed in 1992. This year's performances marks the first anniversary of Sunday Rock being named to the National Register of Historic Places.

There are 28 characters of all ages to be cast, as well as many extras. The five leading roles -- two men, two women, and a 10-year old boy -- must be comfortable singing solo. The approximately ten secondary leads should be able to sing parts in a small chorus with some solo lines and verses. The remaining characters sing and speak as townspeople, lumberjacks, and horse traders.

The show is being produced by Bill Riehl with the Colton Historical Society, Grasse River Players and Colton-Pierrepont Central School as associate producers. Karen Wells is director, with Bill Riehl (the composer’s son) as musical director, George Cox building the orchestra and Cyndy Hennessy training the chorus.

Auditions will take place Friday, April 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Unitarian-Universalist Church, 3½ East Main St., Canton. Auditions at Colton-Pierrepont Central School will be Sunday, April 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Auditionees should bring a prepared song with sheet music and a one-minute monologue; an accompanist will be provided. Familiar music and audition readings will be available for those who do not have prepared audition pieces. Please plan to stay for the entire two-hour audition session. Attending all audition sessions is recommended.

For more information, contact Karen Wells at 386-4905.