Kids Can Audition For Fall Shows At Ocean City Theatre Company

OCEAN CITY, NJ — If your kids are looking for a fun fall and winter activity, Ocean City Theatre Company has them covered. Auditions are this weekend for their fall and holiday shows, "The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical" and "Anastasia: The Musical - Youth Edition."

Auditions are by appointment only and will be held on Sep. 7 and 8 at the Ocean City Theatre Company. To learn more about the rehearsal schedule and audition process, or to secure an audition appointment, visit the education page of oceancitytheatrecompany.com.

Students in seventh through 12th grades are eligible to audition for "The Lightning Thief," which will be performed at Ocean City Music Pier on Nov. 2 and 3. According to Ocean City Theatre Company:

As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus's master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure "worthy of the gods" (Time Out New York).

Students in third through eighth grades are eligible to audition for "Anastasia: The Musical," performed at Ocean City Music Pier on Dec. 14 and 15. This 60-minute adaptation of the Broadway and cinematic hit is specially tailored for young actors:

From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.

Now celebrating its 17th anniversary season, the Ocean City Theatre Company prides itself on offering educational, rewarding, and fun theatrical experiences for students of all ability levels. Keep up to date with OCTC at oceancitytheatrecompany.com or follow @OCTheatreCo on social media channels.