Footlighters Theatre Company is casting actors, singers, and dancers, ages five to adult, for their summer musical production of Tarzan. Auditions will be held on Sunday, May 4: children ages 5-15 from 1:00-2:30pm, teens and adults from 2:30-4:00pm; on Tuesday, May 6: children ages 5-15 from 5:00-7:00pm, teens and adults from 7:00am-9:00pm and on Monday May 12, 6:30-8:30pm. Callbacks are scheduled on Thursday, May 8, at 7:00pm.
Auditions are held at Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker Street. Those interested should be prepared to sing at least 32 bars of a song that best shows their vocal range. An accompanist is provided; pre-recorded instrumental tracks are also acceptable. Scripts will be provided for a brief read after singing, with more in-depth reads at callbacks. The dance portion
of the auditions will also take place at callbacks. Please bring a recent headshot. Strong singers are needed, especially pop/rock style and classically trained voices. There are six male role leads, two female leads and two roles for two young boys between the ages of 8-12. If cast, participation fee of $75 will apply which includes cast t-shirt, cast photo, opening night party, strike party, and two complimentary tickets to each Thursday evening performance.
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Rehearsals are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:30–9:30pm beginning Tuesday, May 13. The show runs July 24–August 3: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm.
Call 847-391-5094 to schedule an audition time; walk-ins are welcome, but may have to wait. For more information about classes, programs, and events at the Des Plaines Park District visit www.DPParks.org.
