AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

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RISPA Theatrical Productions is very excited to announce auditions for its spring production of “Dear Edwina.” Thirteen year-old Edwina Spoonapple would do just about anything to be a part of the Kalamazoo Advice-a-palooza Festival. While her siblings both have proof "up on the fridge" of their accomplishments, poor Edwina has nothing. When a talent scout from the convention visits her hometown of Paw Paw, Michigan, she trots out her musical advice giving shows live from the family garage in hopes of finding her place in the spotlight. She is assisted by her older siblings (on piano and drums) and a host of quirky friends and neighbors: Becky, the perky cheerleader; Kelli, the cool, sophisticated ballerina; Annie, the girl-scout cookie-selling champion; the Vanderploonk triplets; Bobby, the befuddled new kid on the block; and Scott, who is helplessly and hopelessly in love with Edwina. Together they set out to tackle the world's problems, in number after hysterical number about everything from birthday party etiquette to  the proper way to set a table ("salad fork, fork, plate, knife, spoon").

With Director Debbie Walker and Choreographer Georgina Louchiey, “Dear Edwina” demands strong vocals and features challenging dance pieces with exciting choreography.  Seeking serious singers, actors, and dancers with the appearance of 8 to 14 years old who desire to be part of a production that will challenge them and provide  the opportunity to participate in quality theatre with high professional standards.

Auditions Friday, September 10th and Saturday, September 11th
Callbacks approximately two weeks following Auditions. Exact Date to be Determined.

To register to audition and for further instructions, please e-mail rispaauditions@gmail.com.  For vocal auditions, please prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre song that best profiles your voice.  You will need to bring musical accompaniment with no background vocals.  All actors should prepare a 30 second monologue and wear appropriate dance attire and shoes for the dance portion of the audition. Please bring 2 copies of headshot and resume.

Cast must be available for rehearsals Fridays and Saturdays beginning late October thru final performance.  Limited Thursday and Sunday rehearsals after January 1, 2011.
Performances – March 19th thru March 20th and March 24th through March 27th
(Tech Week March 14th through March 18th)

Auditions held at RISPA School of Performing Arts
480 N. Main St., Alpharetta, GA
www.rispa.net

Please visit RISPA or call 678-620-3500 with any questions.
**A performance fee of $225 will be assessed.  All parents are required to attend an orientation meeting after cast selection.