Auditions scheduled for musical

TORRINGTON — The Warner Stage Company will hold open auditions for the musical production of “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Oct. 15 and Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. Auditions are by appointment only. Callbacks will be held Oct. 18, 8:30 p.m.

The production is directed and choreographed by Meredith Porri with music direction by TJ Thompson. It will be presented in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre for 8 performances, opening Dec. 8.

All roles are open for audition. The company is seeking an ensemble cast of 14 adults, 18 or older, for this production: 5-6 men, 5-6 women; with featured characters Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus and Snoopy. Snoopy can be played by either a male or female. Auditioners must bring sheet music and be prepared to sing 32 bars, but no more than one minute, of a fully memorized Broadway-style musical selection that showcases their vocal range.

Auditioners should mark their selection with a highlighter. An accompanist will be provided. A cappella singing, instrumentals on CD, Tape, iPod, MP3 Player or digital recorder will not be allowed. Auditioners will also be asked to read from the script and perform a short dance/movement combination that may be taught at the audition. Auditioners should dress comfortably.

Rehearsals will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., beginning Tuesday, Oct. 23. Tech week rehearsals will be Sunday through Thursday, Dec, 2-6. Hold Dec. 7 for an additional tech week rehearsal if needed. There will be one midweek rehearsal Dec. 13. Performance dates are Dec. 8, 9, 15 and 16, 1 and 4 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, go to www.warnertheatre.org/auditions and fill out an appointment request form, or send an email to auditions@warnertheatre.org to schedule. An audition confirmation email will be sent with full details on what will be expected. Online or emailed ppointment requests are preferred, but those without access to email can call the Warner Theatre Audition Line at 860-489-7180 ext. 151. Be specific with the date of the appointment. Those who cannot attend the auditions are asked to send a resume and headshot to swilcox@warnertheatre.org. If additional auditions are needed, you will be contacted.

Contributed photo The Warner Theater is holding auditions in October for its holiday show, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”