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Monday, August 05, 2013

Auditions! Auditions! Auditions!

   It's a week loaded with auditions for terrific musicals! 

   Here are two opportunities coming up in the week ahead - one in Huntington and one in Charleston:

- Shenandoah (ARTS) - Auditions will be held at Huntington's Renaissance Theatre on Aug. 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. each night.
Show Dates: Oct. 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20
Directed by Stephen Vance
Choreographed by Coni Anthony
Vocal Direction by Lara Donahoe

   Based on the Jimmy Stewart movie, Shenandoah is first and foremost a story about family. Set in the Shenandoah valley in the midst of the Civil War, we meet the Andersons. Charlie, a widower, his six sons, his coming of age daughter, and his expectant daughter-in-law stand tall on their principles and values in the toughest of times in U.S. history. As the war keeps coming to their doorstep, those principles are put to the test again and again. Relying on only each other, the Andersons, led by their father, face tougher trials than most could ever dream of. Shenandoah presents a broad scope of emotions from sorrow and revenge to hope and redemption. It has both stirring ballads, and lyrical songs that are sure to put a smile on your face. It has both moments of humor and you may shed a tear or two also. Fight scenes, firing weapons on stage, dancing, music, comedy, and tragedy: you want to be a part of this show! There is room for an entire army in this show. If you are a civil war buff, or if you just want to be a part of a great show that is about what matters most to us all, you will love it.

- Les Miserables (Charleston Light Opera Guild) - Auditions: Singing on Tuesday, Aug. 6 or Wednesday, Aug. 7 starting at 7 p.m. each evening at the Guild Theatre at 411 Tennessee Avenue in  Charleston (please bring prepared music; accompanist will be provided). Visit the show page at http://www.charlestonlightoperaguild.org/shows/lesmis.htm or call (304) 545-6945 for more information. Performances will be held at the Maier Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center on Nov. 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. Matinee performances starting at 2 p.m. will be on Nov. 3 and 10.


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