Open Auditions - The Story of Hansel & Gretel

Center Stage Jackson – Jackson’s community theatre group - is holding OPEN AUDITIONS for its Youth Theatre production production, “The Story of Hansel & Gretel.”

DATE/TIME:                           Tuesday, September 15 and Thursday,  September 17, 4:30 p.m.

LOCATION:                            The Middle School at Parkside Auditorium, 2400 Fourth St., Jackson, MI

PRODUCTION DATES:        November 20, 22 and 22 at Parkside

Auditions are open to all third through ninth graders.  There are 18 speaking parts available (four boys, eight girls and six roles that can be cast as either gender) as well as a chorus and, most likely, a dance group.  Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script, sing a simple song and learn a simple dance routine.  No advance preparation is necessary for the audition.  We anticipate a large turnout for auditions so please have patience as we allow everyone to get their turn.  You need attend only one of the two auditions.

Rehearsals will be held every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 until 6:00 at Parkside up until production week when rehearsals will be every day.  Not all cast members will be scheduled to rehearse at every rehearsal and reasonable accommodation will be attempted for those with identified (and we hope minimal) rehearsal conflicts.

There is no charge to performers but actors who do not have a stage makeup kit will be asked to purchase one (typically about $18).

Jen Ann Guy will be serving as artistic director.  Ellen Cole will be musical director.  Choreography will be by Stephanie Pierce. Doug Meyers is the producer.

Please check the Center Stage Jackson website (centerstagejackson.org) for updates.

Further questions may be addressed to Doug Meyers at this e-mail address or at (517) 783-1468.

Center Stage Jackson is Jackson’s community theatre group.  Formed in 2001 when Jackson Civic Theatre and Clark Lake Players merged, Center Stage Jackson is a non-profit production company dedicated to presenting quality theatrical productions in the Greater Jackson, Michigan area, performing at Jackson Community College, a proud sponsor of CSJ, located at 2111 Emmons Road, Jackson, Michigan, and other venues in the Jackson area.  For more details please visit www.centerstagejackson.org.