Open auditions for musical "Godspell" held at GCC

November 8, 2011

OPEN AUDITIONS HELD

FOR SPRING MUSICAL

             Open auditions for the Glendale Community College Theatre Arts Department production of the musical "Godspell” will be held Nov. 16 and 17 in the Auditorium at 7 p.m.  Call-backs will be on Friday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.

            Those planning to audition should prepare a one-minute contemporary monologue, a pop song that shows vocal range and wear proper clothing and shoes for movement.  Bring the sheet music as an accompanist is provided.  Go to the lobby of the Auditorium Building to sign in. 

            Cast members must enroll in the spring semester courses Theatre Arts 160 – Musical Theatre Workshop, Music 170 – Music for Musical Theatre and Theatre Arts 129 – Backstage Lab for Performers. 

The “Godspell” book was written by John Michael Tebelak with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.  It is based on The Gospel According to St. Matthew.  The production is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).  Melissa R. Randel is director and Clare Delto is musical director.   

Rehearsals will be in the spring semester.  Performances begin April 19 and run for two weekends with eight shows in the Auditorium Mainstage Theatre. 

For additional information on the theatre arts program call 818-240-1000, ext. 5618 or visit the website at www.glendale.edu/theatre.  The college is located at 1500 N. Verdugo Rd.