The Center Stage Jackson Youth Theater is looking for young people to perform in its first musical "Enchanted Sleeping Beauty." Auditions are open to young people in grades 3-9.

"Enchanted Sleeping Beauty" is based on the fairy tale by Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm and tells the tale of Princess Briar-Rose. At the princess' birth, the witch Evilina, who lives with a giant spider, sets a terrible curse on the poor, young princess. Sixteen years later, it's up to Prince Alexander to come to Briar-Rose's rescue, and the court's too...for they are all asleep. The prince must fight a Wall of Thorns, a False Princess and, most frightening of all, the exalted Dark Knight! The zany, loveable characters and the score are as enchanting as Briar-Rose in this family favorite, suitable for all ages.

Auditions for the show will be held on Tuesday, January 13 and Thursday, January 15 at 4:30 pm at Jackson's First Presbyterian Church, 743 Michigan Avenue in Jackson. There are roles for 7 boys and 18 girls plus a chorus. Those auditioning will be asked to do a cold reading from the script and sing a short, simple song (no advanced preparation is necessary). Rehearsals will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 until 6:00 at the church.

Three performances will be staged at Jackson's First Presbyterian Church on March 20-22, 2009.

For additional information, contact Doug Meyers at (517) 783-1468.

Auditions for "Holes"

Auditions for Center Stage Jackson’s production of "Holes" will be held on Monday, December 8 and Tuesday, December 9 at the Middle School at Parkside, 2400 4th Street, Jackson from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each evening. Auditions will be in Room 120. (Turn right on to the service drive that runs along the border of Sharp Park Golf Course to the south of the school property. Park in the lot just beyond the first greenhouse. Walk back towards Fourth Street. Room 120 has outdoor access and will be brightly lit.)

There are roles for approximately 23 people.

“Holes” is adapted from the Newbery Medal-winning novel by Louis Sachar. It was later made into a screenplay for the 2003 film by Walt Disney Pictures. There are thirteen main characters and a number of smaller roles.

Public performances will be March 6, 7, 8 and 13, 14,15 at the Middle School at Parkside. There will two weekday daytime performances for students tentatively set for Thursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6 at noon on both days.

For more information visit the Center Stage Jackson website or send a message to info@centersagejackson.org.

Croswell Opera House Presents. . .

What time is it? Summer time! School’s out – and the Wildcats are back for an all new adventure ...

right here in your back yard at the Croswell Opera House.

JULY 10-12 & 16-19

The 2009 Croswell Summer Season will also include

The Producers, June 19-21 & 25-28 and City of Angels, July 31-August 2 & 6-9.

Auditions for all three musicals will take place in March, with dates and times to be determined.

For more information, call the Croswell Box Office at (517) 264-SHOW (7469),

visit the box office located at 129 E. Maumee, Mon-Fri., 9-5 or visit the website, www.croswell.org.

AoGG musical preview by Japan Este

Anne Green Gables Open November 14th!

On November 14^th Center Stage Jackson will open a two weekend run of a musical version of the beloved story of “Anne of Green Gables”. It is hard to believe the book is celebrating 100 years and is still read around the world. (You can actually find and read the book on-line since it is out of copyright.)

“Anne” is appropriate for the whole family and certainly a show that could introduce a child to live theater.

The version we are doing is the one performed on Prince Edward Island – Anne’s home.

The dates for the show are November 14^th, 15^th, 16^th and 21^st, 22^nd, 23^rd. Once again we have the opportunity to perform in the beautiful Grass Lake High School auditorium. Friday and Saturday night curtains are at 8:00 pm and Sunday matinees are at 3:00 pm. Tickets are $10 and seating is general admission.

To make reservations call 517-522-5695 and leave your name, the number of tickets you want and a callback phone number.

Christina McKim is playing Anne and her mother, father and sister are in the show as well! Other names you may be more familiar with in the cast are Sarah Weber, Steve Hug, Anne Fleming, Lisa Ykimoff, Barb Palmer, Chris Evans, Cara Guernsey, Carly Brake, TR Krupa, Doug and Lucas Meyers, Michael Cicirelli and many more. For a complete cast list, check out the website.

Come out and support your friends and neighbors and the wonderful young people in our community who all have so much talent!

Cast of Doc, Doc. . .Goose! Announced

Center Stage Jackson's Youth Theater has announced the results of auditions for it's production of Doc, Doc. . .Goose! to be presented on Friday, November 7 at 7:00 pm, Saturday, November 8 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, November 9 at 2:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Jackson. The director is Jen Ann Guy.

Dr. Goose - ANNA SUMMERS
Nurse Gosling - BROOK PRICE
Mac - CALLI NICKELS / AMELIA ORR
Cow - VIVI CLERPILOWSKI
Crooked Man - KEITH CLEMONS
Wee Willie Winkie - ANTHONY HODSHILE
Jack B. Nimble - JOSH RENNELL
Jack Sprat - GRAHAM PETERSON
Wife - SIERRA HENTHORNE / RITA SUMMERS
Polly- PHEOBE CALLEBS / BRITTANY KRYST
Queen of Hearts - CARLIE CONNOLLY / RACHAEL HARRIS
Goldilocks - MEGHAN BUTTERFIELD / MAYA ALGER
Jack (with Jill) - MICHAEL RICHARDS
Jill - ALICE BAXTER / MEGAN BELL
Dr. Zhivago - JOANNA STAIRS / MALAINA STASSINES