Attention, West Des Moines Thespians: Playhouse Auditions for ‘Flat Stanley’ Musical

Auditions for "The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley," based on the book "Flat Stanley," by Jeff Brown, will be held at the Des Moines Community Playhouse at 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 18, according to a news release.

Those auditioning should bring a prepared solo; an accompanist is provided. All auditions are open to the public; no one is pre-cast.

"The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley" contains feature roles for two men and two women, ages 16 and up, and 2 boys and 1 girl, ages 10-15.

Performances are May 4-20, with school matinees May 8-9. "The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley is directed by Ron Ziegler, with music direction by Brenton Brown and choreography by Alison Shafer.

One night, a bulletin board comes loose and falls on top of Stanley Lambchop, leaving him really, really flat. Stanley takes off around the globe – stamped and mailed in an envelope – in search of a solution to his unusual problem. Will he find a way to be a 3D boy once again?

The Playhouse is Iowa's oldest and largest producing theatre. Located at the 42nd Street exit of I-235 in Des Moines, the theatre has presented a full season of shows since 1919 and also offers a wide variety of educational experiences including classes for ages 4 to adult, theatre trips to New York, and volunteer opportunities onstage and backstage.

For up-to-date audition information and general guidelines, visit the Playhouse website atwww.dmplayhouse.com ­or contact the Playhouse at 515-974-5365.