Hershey Area Playhouse, 830 Cherry Drive, Hershey, will hold auditions for its 2019 fall show, "The Mystery of Edwin Drood." General auditions will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, and Wednesday, Aug. 7. Individuals should arrive to register at 6 p.m. on their preferred date.
All individuals coming to audition should be prepared with a 16- to 32-bar piece of music. Song selection should not include songs from "Drood." An accompanist will be provided.
Individuals should also come ready to move in a short dance combination taught by the production's director/choreographer. As the show requires standard RP British dialects, as well as some other regional dialects, auditioners may also be asked to read a short piece as well. If necessary, callbacks will be held on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 8.
There are four female and seven male principal roles. In addition to the principal roles, the show requires a flexible ensemble of six to eight people, equal parts men and women, with no specific ages. These ensemble members will weave in and out of the story in various guises and be featured vocally and in dance numbers throughout the show. The Playhouse is seeking performers who are comfortable interacting with the audience to either get attendees excited or set the mood for dramatic moments. Performances will be held in October. Additional audition information is available under the Get Involved drop-down menu at http://www.hersheyareaplayhouse.com.
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