Auditions Scheduled for 'Funny Thing Happened at Forum'
College students and members of the public are invited to audition for the Mt. San Jacinto College production of the play "A Funny Thin...
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College students and members of the public are invited to audition for the Mt. San Jacinto College production of the play "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum."
Auditions will take place Dec. 9-10 from 6-9 p.m. with call-backs on Dec. 11 from 6-10 p.m. at the theater on the San Jacinto campus, 1500 Building, 1499 N. State St. in San Jacinto.
Set in ancient Rome, this musical is a salute to burlesque, featuring bawdy humor and broad physical comedy. The wide range of music includes ballads, patter songs, and novelty numbers. Actors frequently "break the fourth wall" and communicate directly with the audience.
This performance allows an ensemble of comic actors to shine. Everyone of college age and above is welcomed to audition. The cast consists of 13 singing/speaking roles and six courtesans. This is a highly physical show; all cast members need to be able to run and race about while singing and dancing.
Everyone who is cast in the production must enroll as a student in the course THA 209, Musical Production. The classes/rehearsals are Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs evenings, 6 to 9:50 p.m. starting Jan. 22. There will be six weekend public performances starting on March 14. There will be some additional rehearsals just prior to the performances.
The director is MSJC Instructor and local theater artist Paul Jacques. The musical director is Hemet Unified and MSJC Instructor and local musician Rick Hoglund. Both men have taught and worked together on several successful MSJC musicals.
Those wishing to audition should prepare a Broadway song that best shows their voice. You may bring sheet music, as an accompanist will be provided, but feel free to bring a CD (without vocals) or your own accompanist. You may be asked to do a cold read from the script. Those auditioning should come prepared to dance, wearing loose clothing and appropriate shoes (no sandals).
The producers of the play are also looking for people to work behind the scenes to assist with sound, lights, props, set and costumes. If you are interested in the technical side of the production and want to enroll as a student or become an official volunteer, please come to the audition and let them know.
For more ,contact Shezwae Powell at 951-487-3791 or spowell@msjc.edu.
Auditions will take place Dec. 9-10 from 6-9 p.m. with call-backs on Dec. 11 from 6-10 p.m. at the theater on the San Jacinto campus, 1500 Building, 1499 N. State St. in San Jacinto.
Set in ancient Rome, this musical is a salute to burlesque, featuring bawdy humor and broad physical comedy. The wide range of music includes ballads, patter songs, and novelty numbers. Actors frequently "break the fourth wall" and communicate directly with the audience.
This performance allows an ensemble of comic actors to shine. Everyone of college age and above is welcomed to audition. The cast consists of 13 singing/speaking roles and six courtesans. This is a highly physical show; all cast members need to be able to run and race about while singing and dancing.
Everyone who is cast in the production must enroll as a student in the course THA 209, Musical Production. The classes/rehearsals are Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs evenings, 6 to 9:50 p.m. starting Jan. 22. There will be six weekend public performances starting on March 14. There will be some additional rehearsals just prior to the performances.
The director is MSJC Instructor and local theater artist Paul Jacques. The musical director is Hemet Unified and MSJC Instructor and local musician Rick Hoglund. Both men have taught and worked together on several successful MSJC musicals.
Those wishing to audition should prepare a Broadway song that best shows their voice. You may bring sheet music, as an accompanist will be provided, but feel free to bring a CD (without vocals) or your own accompanist. You may be asked to do a cold read from the script. Those auditioning should come prepared to dance, wearing loose clothing and appropriate shoes (no sandals).
The producers of the play are also looking for people to work behind the scenes to assist with sound, lights, props, set and costumes. If you are interested in the technical side of the production and want to enroll as a student or become an official volunteer, please come to the audition and let them know.
For more ,contact Shezwae Powell at 951-487-3791 or spowell@msjc.edu.
