Auditions for "Dear Edwina, Jr."

   First Stage is doing something unique this season - they're holding two auditions for the same show. Months ago the group auditioned for the core cast for Dear Edwina, Jr. - and that group took part in the MTI Festival in Atlanta recently.

   But now it's time to expand the cast for the full stage version, so they're holding auditions again! Here's the info:

   The company will have auditions for the musical Dear Edwina, Jr., a heartwarming musical about the joys of growing up. With the help of her friends, siblings and neighbors Edwina Spoonapple strives to be acknowledged for her accomplishments as well as her advice. “Told through a show-within-a-show format, Edwina and her friends share wisdom that is sure to delight.” 

   The new cast members will join those who attended the Junior Theatre Festival (JTF) in January. This audition will be for additional chorus members who were unable to attend JTF and younger actors interested in participating in the April shows.

   To audition actors must at least be in the first grade and not exceed a senior in high school. 

   Auditions Dates: Saturday, February 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. 

   Location for Auditions: Pea Ridge United Methodist Church
   5747 East Pea Ridge Road
   Huntington, WV 25705 

   Actors should come with a 45 second audition song (accompanist, CD and tape player will be available) and be prepared to learn a short dance.

   Rehearsals will begin in the middle of February. The show, which will run two weekends at the Renaissance Center in Huntington, will open on April 4.

   Show Dates: April 4-6, 10-13, 2014

   If you have questions please contact the production team at dearedwina2014@gmail.com.

Director: Amy Browning
Producer: Jeanette Bailey
Assistant Director: Ashleigh Bailey-Bannon
Choreographer: Melissa McGuffin
Musical Director: Chris Bowling