Auditions for GREASE:

Auditions will be held for the musical GREASE, presented by CenterStage, on Saturday, August 9 at 7:00pm and Sunday, August 10 at 2:00pm at the offices of Brasfield & Gorrie, 3021 7th Avenue South. Those auditioning should bring sheet music (accompanist provided) and may be asked to read from the script. Please also wear (or bring) comfortable clothing suitable for a movement audition. GREASE will be directed by Frank Thompson, with Musical Direction by Debbie Mielke, Choreography by Bonnie Wootan, and Stage Management by Lee Fowler. Production dates are October 17-26 at Virginia Samford Theatre. The roles of SANDY, RIZZO, and TEEN ANGEL have been cast. All other roles are open. For more information please contact Lucas Pepke at 251.1228 or lucas@virginiasamfordtheatre.org.

BATA Unified Auditions:

The Birmingham Area Theatre Alliance will hold its Unified Auditions from 1:00 - 5:00 pm on Saturday September 6th at the Virginia Samford Theatre. The purpose of this audition is to expose as many actors as possible to the participating directors. Casting as a direct result of these auditions is not encouraged. Individual theatres may opt to initiate callbacks for certain roles or shows. Actors will be given 2 ½ minute audition times and are expected to present two contrasting monologues of their choice. Actor/Singers will be given 2 ½ minute audition times, and are expected to present one monologue, and 16 bars of a song. (No accompanist will be provided. Plan to bring a tape, CD or sing a cappella) Auditioners must be 18 years or older. To participate, auditionees must complete and submit registration materials by September 2nd. The registration form may be obtained from the BATA website. The form includes instructions for submission. For more information, please call Clay Boyce at 934-2825.