GREENEVILLE – Theatre-at-Tusculum is issuing a call for actors, singers and dancers to audition for the November performances of the musical “Matilda” at Tusculum University.
Artistic designer Garry Renfro, left, brainstorms with director Marilyn DuBrisk and set designer Frank Mengel on the upcoming production of “Matilda.”
Adapted from Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s story of a little girl who could perform miracles, this magical musical charms children and adults alike.
Auditions will be the week of Aug. 19 in the Annie Hogan Fine Arts Center Theatre on the building’s main level, with numerous roles available for adults and children. Performances of “Matilda” will be Nov. 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. in the same theatre.
The audition schedule is:
- Monday, Aug. 19
- 2nd-3rd grade – registration, 3:30 p.m.; auditions, 4 p.m.
- 4th-8th grade – registration, 4 p.m.; auditions, 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 20
- 4th-8th grade – registration, 4 p.m.; auditions, 5 p.m.
- High school and adults – registration, 5:30 p.m.; auditions, 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 21
- High school and adults – registration, 5:30 p.m.; auditions, 6 p.m.
- Friday, Aug. 23
- Select callbacks as needed, 6 p.m.
No prepared pieces are needed. Please wear comfortable clothing and no flip-flops to the auditions.
Theatre-at-Tusculum is supported in part by a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission, Hearts for the Arts, and many generous donors. For more information about this production or other programs, please contact the TU Arts Outreach office at 423-798-1620 or visit arts.tusculum.edu or Facebook: Tusculum University Arts Outreach.