Show runs: February 15-24, 2019 | Winter Youth Show | Cast ages 9-15 | Book by Arthur Laurents Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim | Orchestration by Don Walker | Directed by Kelcie Nicole Dugger
ABOUT THE AUDITION:
Near West Theatre holds group auditions in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. No preparation or preregistration is required. Actors of all experience levels are led through multiple improvisational exercises providing every participant equal opportunity to create through word, movement and song. Auditions focus on the creative process, not the product; on working as an ensemble, not solo. After this first level audition, callbacks will focus on individual roles/songs and working from the script. All individuals should come prepared wearing comfortable clothes to move in, and should arrive 15 minutes early to register. Auditions begin promptly at the designated time. Anyone arriving after the starting time will be asked to audition at the next scheduled time.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Written by Stephen Sondheim, Anyone Can Whistle, is an absurdist social satire about insanity and conformity (among a dozen other things!). This legendary cult show is a wacky, intelligent, highly unconventional musical which tells the story of a corrupt mayoress who fakes a miracle to revitalize her bankrupt town and the ill-fated romance between the rational nurseand the easy-going doctor who is determined to enjoy the chaos that it brings. Anyone Can Whistle delivers a poignant message about the importance of the individual in a conformist society – but not before aiming its still-relevant barbs at government, religion, science and anything else that stands in its way!
2018/11/19 - 2018/11/21
Near West Theatre
6702 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Convenient and inexpensive valet parking (only $6!) available on Friday and Saturday evening performances.