Auditions Coming Up for "The Jungle Book"

Audition dates and times have been announced by The Aracoma Story, Inc. for the upcoming 2011 Summer Season's Disney's The Jungle Book kids production.

With the success and high attendance of last season's production of this show, it will be returning to the stage at Chief Logan State Park for another one-week run in early August.

Open Auditions for Disney's The Jungle Book will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, June 29-30, and from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 2, at the Logan High School Theater.

Roles for this production are targeted for ages 18 years and younger, however, these auditions are open to everyone with enthusiastic adults being encouraged to audition. The cast will consist of more than 20 actors. There are both singing and non-singing roles. Those auditioning should be prepared to sing a 60-second piece from a Disney song and read a scene from Disney's The Jungle Book, which will be provided upon arrival. Songs from the show are acceptable but not mandatory. Auditioners must bring the sheet music if wanting piano accompaniment. A pianist will be available at the auditions.

The director will be Michele Colvin from Brunswick, Ga. Colvin is currently directing Cinderella. She is a director and choreographer originally from Miami. A graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in theatre and Southern Methodist University with a master's in choreographic theory and practice, Colvin has worked for regional theatres across the country, most recently at the Cumberland County Playhouse in Tennessee.

Returning from last season as costume designer for this show is Peggy Walsh from Philadelphia. Walsh gained notoriety last season for her costume designs in The Jungle Book, which turned a multitude of area children into colorful jungle animals. This season, she has helped to bring the magic of Cinderella to life.

Show dates for Disney's The Jungle Book are Aug. 9 - Aug. 14. Rehearsals for each show will begin approximately four weeks prior to the show's opening date. All performances begin at 8:30 p.m. at the Liz Spurlock Amphitheatre in Chief Logan State Park.

For more information about auditions, contact The Aracoma Story, Inc's office at 304-752-0253. For more information about this summer's productions visit www.loganshows.com.