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POTSDAM -- Community Performance Series will hold auditions for its 2015 summer musical, "Into the Woods," on Feb. 22. CPS is seeking male and female singers and actors, ages 15 and up, for both …
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POTSDAM -- Community Performance Series will hold auditions for its 2015 summer musical, "Into the Woods," on Feb. 22.
CPS is seeking male and female singers and actors, ages 15 and up, for both principal and ensemble roles. For the role of Jack, males ages 13 or 14 may also be considered.
Vocal auditions will be held at 3 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at SUNY Potsdam. Enter through the lobby and follow the signs leading to the audition room. Callbacks will be held later in the day.
Those auditioning are should prepare a 16-to-32-bar selection from the musical, and choose a section of the song that best demonstrates range and skill. An accompanist will be provided. Sheet music must be in the original key, as there will be no on-site transposition. Bring a recent photo. Photos will not be returned.
Auditions will be held by appointment by emailing cpsauditions@gmail.com. Walk-in auditions will be accommodated as time allows.
Rehearsals begin June 15 and performances will run from Monday, July 6 to Saturday, July 11.
"Into the Woods" is a multiple Tony Award-winning musical, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. The story intertwines the plots of several Grimm Brothers fairy tales and follows them, to explore the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. The main characters are taken from "Little Red Riding Hood," "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Rapunzel" and "Cinderella," as well as several other tales. The musical is tied together by an original story involving a childless baker and his wife, and their quest to begin a family, following their interaction with a witch, and their interaction with other storybook characters during their journey.
The production will be directed by 30-year industry veteran Catherine Doherty. She brings extensive experience in multiple venues of theatre, including Off-Broadway, regional and community works. Canton-based music teacher Sara Simon-Shult will return as the CPS Music Director for this year's production.
Tickets for this production will go on sale to Producer's Club members March 9 and for the general public June 1. For more information about the Producer's Club, call 267-2277 or visit www.cpspotsdam.org.
