Indianapolis, IN – Summer Stock Stage announces auditions for Urinetown and The Secret Garden.
What is Summer Stock Stage? Summer Stock Stage is a premier educational theater group that provides central Indiana high school students with an extraordinary performing arts experience. Summer Stock Stage features performers ages 13 to 18, from 40+ schools throughout Central Indiana.
When are auditions? Auditions for the 2018 main stage productions of Urinetown and The Secret Garden will take place Friday, April 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 29 from 2 to 6 p.m. Auditioners need attend only ONE audition day. Arrive promptly at start of audition.
Who can audition? Auditions are open to all students who will begin 8th grade in the fall of 2018 through those who will graduate from high school in the spring of 2017. Summer Stock Stage is committed to inclusive casting and students of all ethnicities are encouraged to audition.
Where are auditions being held? Auditions will be held at Park Tudor School, located at 7200 N. College Avenue, Indianapolis 46240. Students should arrive at the Studio Theatre door of the Fine Arts Building by 4 p.m. on the 27th, or by 2 p.m. on the 29th. Students may audition for one or both shows.
Why should I audition? Students who have a strong interest in pursuing a musical theater career beyond high school should consider auditioning. This is an intensive, pre-professional program designed to equip young students for collegiate and professional theater programs.
What should I bring to the audition? Those auditioning should bring the completed audition forms. They should prepare 16 bars of a musical theater selection and bring sheet music in the correct key for the accompanist. Those auditioning will also be asked to participate in a dance audition. Professional headshots and/or resumés are not necessary at auditions. Complete information at https://summerstockstage.com/get-involved/auditions/
What is the time commitment? Most production rehearsals occur Monday through Thursday from 3 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday 10 to 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Performances will be run from June 28 to July 1 Urinetown and July 25 to 29 for The Secret Garden. Urintetown will rehearse in June and The Secret Garden in July.
Summer Stock Stage’s Mission – Enriching our community through theater by inspiring young people to learn, connect, and perform.
For immediate release
For more information, contact:
Rachel Riegel, Managing Director
Telephone: 317-402-2609
rachel@summerstockstage.com
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