MOUNT CARMEL - The Anthracite Citizens' Theatre (ACT) group is planning to present the musical production of Roald Dahl's "Willy Wonka," with music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, adapted for stage by Leslie Bricusse and Tim McDonald on Aug. 16 to 18, in the Mount Carmel Area Junior-Senior High School Auditorium.
This play focuses on the fantasies a poor boy experiences when he wins an opportunity to tour a most eccentric and wonderful candy factory. Christopher Olson will direct the show, with Victor Boris serving as musical director.
In preparation for this event, open auditions will be held in the high school's choral room on the following dates and times:
May 2 - children 12 and younger, 6 p.m.; children 13 and older and adults, 7:30 p.m.
May 5 - children 12 and younger, 1 p.m.; children 13 and older and adults, 2:30 p.m.
All roles are open. Interested performers should be prepared to sing 32 bars of music and provide the sheet music for the selected song. A musical accompaniment will be available. Those selected will be responsible to attend rehearsals which will typically be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
Those wishing to audition are asked to bring a recent full-face photograph, and a list of conflicts that you will experience with attending rehearsals from May through August.