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.