AUDITIONS: LifeHouse Theater: Anne of Green Gables

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR MUSICAL “ANNE OF GREEN GABLES”

Audition dates are announced for a fully staged musical version of “Anne of Green Gables,” to be presented at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre. LifeHouse Theater Producer-Director Wayne R. Scott has scheduled the open auditions for Tuesday evening, March 26 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The auditions will be held in Room D-264 at Trinity Baptist Church, 4815 Six Forks Road, Raleigh.

“Our auditions for the musical will be conducted on a first come, first served basis without appointments,” said Scott. “All roles are open at this time and all are welcome.”

Scott noted that the Tuesday, March 26 auditions will be devoted to those auditioning for both principal and choral roles. “Roles are available for adults and children ages 9 and up,” he said. “No experience is necessary and we encourage family members and friends to participate in the production together.”

Those auditioning should be prepared to sing up to 16 measures of any familiar Broadway musical song, a hymn, or a simple tune such as “Happy Birthday.” All are encouraged to bring sheet music in the key preferred and Scott will provide an accompanist.

In addition to singing, Scott may ask auditioners to read excerpts from scripted scenes. Memorization is not necessary as those auditioning may refer to the lines provided.

The musical is scheduled to be performed on Saturday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 19 at 2:00 p.m. Both performances will be presented at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre located at 405 S. Brooks St., Wake Fores