Youth Auditions for 'Disney's Beauty and The Beast Jr.' at Pheasant Run Resort: May 1 & 3, 2015

The Fox Valley Rep Performing Arts Academy is searching for the best and brightest young talent in the Fox Valley ages 6-18 years old to audition for the Youth Ensemble musical production, Disney’s Beauty & The Beast Jr. Open auditions will take place at Fox Valley Rep’s home – Pheasant Run Resort (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; education telephone 630-364-0550).

Director Patrick Stinson of Oswego returns to Fox Valley Repertory after directing the professional mainstage holiday hit The Wonderettes (2012), receiving high acclaims from Fox Valley patrons and critics. He also directed the youth ensemble productions of All Shook Up (2011) and Seussical Jr (2011). Patrick is the former artistic Director for the Clinton area Showboat Theater and the former Executive Director for the Papermill Theatre. He is also a designer and currently the Director of Exhibits for SciTech: Hands on Museum in Aurora. This past year Patrick has directed and or choreographed over 10 shows, and is looking forward to his 11th show – Beauty & The Beast, Jr.

“I work with a lot of junior high and high school productions, but what I really love about working with Fox Valley rep is the amount of talent that these kids bring from each of their individual school programs, and how we all learn from each other and it’s always fun watching these performers grow into the area’s next big stars,” says Stinson.

Disney’s Beauty and The Beast Jr. Audition Information

This is an audition only program for youth ages 6-18 years old. Auditions will be held Friday, May 1 from 4:00-7:00pm and on Sunday, May 3 from 6:00-8:00pm. Actors are asked to bring an 8 x 10 photo/headshot attached to a proper actor’s resume (if experienced). Please memorize a 1 minute monologue in the style of the show which portrays a character you are most interested in playing. You will also need to prepare and memorize 32 bars of a song from a similar show. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Do not bring CDs or sing a song from the show. Singing a capella is not recommended. Be prepared to dance with proper shoes and clothing. To sign up for an audition, visit www.foxvalleyrepacademy.org.

About the FVR Performing Arts Academy

The Fox Valley Rep Arts Academy is a non-profit organization. The academy continues to feature some of the Chicago area’s most respected teachers, directors, actors and musicians. The academy is proudly sponsored by Delnor Express Care and Kane County Chronicle.