Historical April 1981 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Auditions for the singing and dancing ensemble for The Muny’s 1981 summer season of shows will be held on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18 at the Chase-Park Plaza Hotel’s Starlight Roof. Auditioners must be 16 years of age or older.
The schedule for auditions is as follows:
SINGERS:
MEN: Actors’ Equity members are to audition at 10 a.m. on April 17; non-members at 11 a.m. Chorus members from previous seasons may audition at 1:30 p.m. on April 18.
WOMEN: Actors’ Equity members are to audition at 2 p.m. on April 17; non-members at 3 p.m. Chorus members from previous seasons may audition at 2:30 p.m. on April 18.
Singers should bring sheet music – preferably operetta or musical comedy. Lyrics must be sung in English.
An accompanist will be provided.
DANCERS:
MEN: Actors’ Equity members are to audition at 10 a.m. on April 17; non-members. at 11 a.m. Chorus members from previous seasons may audition at 10 p.m. on April 18.
WOMEN: Actors’ Equity members are to audition at 1 p.m. on April 17; non-members at 2:30 p.m. Chorus members from previous seasons may audition at 11 a.m. on April 18.
Dancers should bring tap shoes, toe and ballet slippers and the necessary rehearsal clothing. Dressing room areas will be provided.
Those wishing to audition should bring a photograph with resume and name, address and telephone number attached— the photos will not be returned.
If resume and photo have previously been sent to The Muny, it is not necessary to provide another.
Originally published in The Paper, April 1981.
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Archival transcription note: The returning men’s chorus audition prints 10 p.m. April 18, while the adjacent women’s time is 11 a.m. The printed 10 p.m. is retained without guessing.
Original source: SD_Times1981_04.pdf, printed page(s) 3; PDF page(s) 3.
