Avon Players Announce Auditions for Bye Bye Birdie
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Avon Players Community Theatre announces open auditions for its first production of the 2012-2013 season, Bye Bye Birdie.
What: This family musical is the story of rock and roll singer Conrad Birdie, an Elvis Presley type, who, before joining the army, will bid one lucky teenage girl good-bye with an all-American kiss on national television. The lucky girl: Kim MacAfee of Sweet Apple, Ohio. Everyone in town is turned upside down including Hugo who has recently gotten “pinned” to Kim.
Who: There are great roles available for teens and adults.
When: Auditions will be held on July 9th and 10th at 7:00 p.m. at the Avon Players Theatre. Registration begins at 6:30. Actors should come prepared to sing and read dialogue. Some actors may be called upon to work with the choreographer.
Other information: Come dressed in loose-fitting clothing. Audition songs will be from the musical and are posted on the Avon Players website at www.avonplayers.org. Performances will be held September 7-9, 14-16, and 21-22.
The Avon Players Theatre is located at 1185 Washington Rd, Rochester MI 48306 and is a 501(c)3 non-profit community theatre serving Oakland and Macomb counties since 1947.