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Auditions

 

ARTS is pleased to announce auditions for Will Rogers Follies Saturday, August 14th from 3:00 to 5:00pm in the Renaissance Theater. (900 8th St, Huntington, WV) Roles for 9 men (including a cowboy quartet) and 8 women (including a showgirl sextet) and four children ages 5 to 9. Show runs October 14,15,16,17 and 21(possible school performance), 22,23,24. 

Bil Neal, Directing: Kerri Easter-Stambough, Choreographer: Tawny Burdine, Musical Director

No need to stress or prepare too much--auditions will start at 3:00 with everyone learning one of the songs from the show for the musical section, and readings will be available for the acting portion. Wear something you can move in. 

Cast of characters:
*Will Rogers- never met a man he didn't like. will be able to handle a rope.
*Ziegfeld's Favorite- a beautiful chorus girl
Wiley Post- Aeroplane pilot
*Clem Rogers- Will's Father
*Will's Six Sisters (ALSO) Betty's Six Sisters- played by a sextet from the chorus
*Four Cowboys- male quartet from the chorus
Stage Manager- Peter
*Betty Blake- Will's wife
*The Four Rogers Children- Will Junior, Mary, James, & Freddy
Roper- a professional rope spinner
6-12 stage hands/wardrobe people/chorus

*Singing roles

Any questions please call Bil Neal 304-544-3926 or ARTS 304-733-ARTS
Email Bil at bil@733arts.org

 

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