Nine Mile Players to Hold Auditions

Oxford's community theatre group, The Nine Mile Players, is proud to announce auditions for its spring musical production of You Can't Stop The Beat, From Broadway to Hollywood! Auditions will be held at the Oxford Grange at 482 Oxford Road on Thursday April 12th from 7:30pm to 9:30pm and Saturday April 14th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

You Can't Stop The Beat, From Broadway to Hollywood! is a show stopping musical revue celebrating some of the best songs from classic Broadway musicals that have been highlighted on the silver screen. This musical extravaganza takes audiences on an uplifting, feet stomping, hair raising journey through Hollywood with an energetic cast of local performers. Featuring music from such classics as Rent, Hairspray, Little Shop of Horrors, Chicago and The Wedding Singer, amongst others. The Nine Mile Players are bringing Broadway to your very own backyard!

All roles are open and will feature a cast of up to 20 actors, singers and dancers. All ages (10+) and types encouraged to audition! Please prepare at least one song, 32 bars in length. Pianist will be available. Actors, please be prepared to learn a short dance combination. Anyone looking to volunteer behind the scenes is encouraged to attend the auditions as well to speak with the Producer. Email us at ninemileplayers@oxfordculturalarts.org for more information. You Can't Stop The Beat, From Broadway to Hollywood! will be directed by Jason A. Coombs and Produced by Ashleigh Smith.

The Nine Mile Players have been made possible by grants from the Connecticut Commission for the Arts and the Connecticut Community Foundation.  They are a part of the Oxford Cultural Arts Commission.  For more information email: ninemileplayers@oxfordculturalarts.org or visit their website at www.oxfordculturalarts.org.