Praeclara invites singers, dancers, and actors of all ages (adults, teens, and children) to audition for the following shows for our 2018 – 2019 season:
- Seussical: The Musical
- Amahl and the Night Visitors
- H.M.S. Pinafore
Auditions are arranged by appointment. Contact the Assistant to the Artistic Director, Elizabeth Riddick, at (501) 859-9000 ext. 5 or elizabeth@praeclara.org.
For a synopsis of the productions, visit our season announcement page.
Audition dates and times
Friday, June 1, 2018
6:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Saturday, June 2, 2018
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
4:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Location
The Lucy Lockett Cabe Festival Theatre at Wildwood Park for the Arts. 20919 Denny Rd, Little Rock AR, 72223
What to prepare
One song in the style of each show for which the applicant is auditioning.
For Seussical: Contemporary musical theatre repertoire
For Amahl and the Night Visitors or H.M.S. Pinafore: Classical or operatic repertoire
Applicants will be provided with sides to read once they schedule and audition time. Accompanist provided.
Rehearsals and performances
Seussical: The Musical rehearsals begin the week of August 19, 2018. Performances will be scheduled the period of October 18 – 28. Regular weekly rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings.
Amahl and the Night Visitors rehearsals will begin the week of October 28, 2018. Performances will be scheduled through the period of December 6 –16. Regular weekly rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings.
H.M.S. Pinafore rehearsals begin the week of January 27, 2019. Performances will be scheduled during the period of April 11 – 14. Regular weekly rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings.
NOTE
Supporting and main roles are paid positions; chorus and children’s roles will receive honorariums.