Center Stage Jackson Auditions for Cabaret

Cabernet Cabaret

A Broadway Revue Dinner
at the Sandhill Crane Vineyards

Jackson, MI - January 29, 2018

Center Stage Jackson is seeking singers for its 2018 Cabaret, titled Cabernet Cabaret and directed by Kelly Fandrey with accompaniment by Jon YuhaszPratt. Performances will take place April 20, 21, & 22, 2018 at the Sandhill Crane Vineyards (4724 Walz Rd. Jackson, MI 49201). This event will include a Broadway revue and three course meal.

Auditions will be held Monday February 26, 2018 and Tuesday February 27, 2018 at Jackson's First Presbyterian Church (743 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201). Auditions are drop-by style between 7:00pm and 9:00pm. This audition calls for singers age eighteen and older.

Auditioning singers should prepare two 16-bar cuts: One up-tempo and one ballad. These selections do not need to be Broadway tunes or songs intended for production, as the director would like to hear songs that showcase each singer's voice. The director may test for range.

An accompanist will be provided for those bringing sheet music. Alternatively, auditioning singers may bring a background track on CD or a device (a speaker with appropriate auxiliary cords will be provided).

Rehearsals will be held by appointment with the director and accompanist starting the week of March 12, 2018 until the week of production. This is a great opportunity for those that need a flexible schedule for rehearsal.

Contact: Kelly Fandrey at kellyfandrey@gmail.com or (517) 539-4118.

 

Upcoming Center Stage Jackson Events

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Old Time Radio Dramas - LIVE!
January 27, 2018
Carnegie Library

10th Annual Youth Singing Competition
January 27, 2018
Northwest High School

The Odd Couple - Female Version
February 16-18, February 23-25, & March 2-4, 2018
Dinner Theatre at the Sandhill Crane Vineyards

HONK! Jr.
March 23, 24, 25, 2018
Youth Theater Musical at the Middle School at Parkside

NEW!   Dinner Cabaret   NEW!
April 20, 21, 22, 2018
Live music, dinner, and wine at the Sandhill Crane Vineyards!

The Drowsy Chaperone
June 8-10 & June 15-17, 2017
Main Stage Musical at Jackson College's Potter Center

Croswell offers Tap Classes

Saturday morning tap classes offered at the Croswell
Dancer and choreographer Herb Wiley will offer tap dance classes on Saturday mornings at the Croswell Opera House beginning Jan. 20.

A class for beginners will take place from 10 to 10:45 a.m., and a class for experienced dancers will take place from 11 to 11:45 a.m. At least 10 sessions will be held, through March 24, but people do not have to attend every session.

The classes are intended for adults and for children ages 10 and up.

“When we renovated the Croswell last year and added new spaces, one of the things we wanted to do was start offering more educational opportunities,” said Jere Righter, the Croswell’s artistic director. “A lot of places in Adrian offer dance lessons for kids, but there aren’t many opportunities that include adults, so that’s a niche we thought we could fill. Herb is a great teacher, and I think everybody who comes to the class will have a lot of fun.”

Participants are asked to bring hard-soled shoes. Those who have tap shoes should bring them, but it is not required. Registration is not necessary. A donation of $10 per session is suggested.

For more information, call the Croswell at 517-264-7469.

If you go

• What: Tap classes with Herb Wiley
• When: 10 a.m. Saturdays for beginners and 11 a.m. Saturdays for dancers with experience
• Where: Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian.
• Cost: $10 suggested donation per session
• More info: croswell.org.

Croswell Announces Auditions for STELLALUNA & OTHER TALES

Auditions for Stellaluna & Other Tales, a children's musical based on the popular book series by Janell Cannon, will take place in January. The show will run from March 23-31, and includes a few daytime performanes during the week. It is directed by Emily Gfford. Audition dates and times: Saturday, January 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, January 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian, MI 49221

About the show

Synopsis: This is a show for young audiences and runs approximately one hour. It is based on a series of children's books by Jannel Cannon that includes   Stellaluna, Verdi, and Pinduli. This play has roles for: 7 adults. To audition: Please prepare a 16- to 32-bar vocal selection and bring sheet music for the accompanist. No CD's, please.  Although this is not a dance-heavy show, we will do some movement exercises, so please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. For more information, email John MacNaughton at jmacnaughton@croswell.org or call 517-263-6868.

Learn more about auditions

The Croswell | 129 E. Maumee St. | Adrian, MI 49221

CENTER STAGE YOUTH THEATRE AUDITIONS 2018

Auditions for Youth Theater Musical...

Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother's protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out being different is not a bad thing to be.

Artistic Director Melissa McElhone Music Director Sarah Baldwin Choreographer Aimie Smith Auditions Tuesday January 16, 2018 promptly starting at 4:30pm Thursday January 18, 2018 promptly starting at 4:30pm (Actors need only attend one audition day) Audition Location Jackson’s First Presbyterian Church 743 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201. Please park in the rear of the church and enter the southwest door, which will be marked. What to Expect at Auditions No preparation necessary! Newbies welcome and encouraged to attend! Youth will do a short vocal and dance auditions as well as read from the script with other youth. Age Range This production is for youth in Jackson County that are in 3rd through 9th grade (no exceptions). Rehearsals Read-through & Mandatory Parent Meeting will be held Monday January 22, 2018 at 4:30pm. Regular rehearsals will be Monday-Thursday 4:30pm-6:00pm starting Tuesday January 23, 2018 at Jackson's First Presbyterian Church, 743 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201. Rehearsals will move to the Middle School at Parkside's Auditorium in March 2017, date TBA. Performances March 17, 18, & 19, 2017 Friday and Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 2pm at The Middle School at Parkside's Kiesel Auditorium

Character List   Ugly: The ugly ducking and the main character of HONK! JR. Innocent, easily confused and very impressionable, Ugly doesn't understand why it is wrong being different. Ducklings: Beaky, Fluff, Billy, Downy are Ugly's siblings - cute little kid types. They are among the "popular" ones in the duck yard who enjoy making Ugly feel left out. They sing as a group. Ida: Ugly's mom. Ida is extremely protective of her son and committed to his safety. She is sweet but feisty, and she knows how to handle her husband, Drake. Drake: Ida's husband. Drake is a sarcastic character. He is the stereotypical sitcom father - often shirking his parental duties. Maureen: A moorhen and Ida's best friend. A gossip. The Cat: The sly, cunning villain of the show. Greylag: A somewhat pompous goose and washed-up British military type, Greylag tends to over glorify his mundane activities (i.e. migrating South) to the level of military operation status. Dot: A motherly type, she is genuinely concerned with helping Ugly find his mother. Barnacles Snowy, & Pinkfoot: The geese in Greylag's "squad." The Bullfrog: A laidback, self confident frog.Optimistic and funny. Penny: The young, beautiful swan that Ugly saves. Father Swan, Mother Swan, & Berwick: Penny's family. Grace: The most distinguished duck on the lake, the queen of the duck yard and a bit haughty. The Turkey: The headmaster of the ducklings' school, and a bit snobbish. Henrietta: A hen and another of Maureen's friends, a gossip. Jay Bird/Maggie Pie: An investigative reporter. A very "in your face" bird, all she/he cares about is getting a good story. The Farmer, Boy, and Girl: The only humans in the show. Ensemble: The remaining actors play a number of different roles. Throughout the action of the play they take on roles as barn yard animals, geese, children at play, froglets, and part of the Blizzard scene.

Contact
Youth Theater Chair Doug Meyers at drmeyers14@sbcglobal.net or 517-539-4118.