The Spartanburg Little Theatre announces open auditions for its January musical The Civil War on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 6 and 7, at 7 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre at Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg.
Male singing roles are available for 15 to 20 older-teenage/adult men, including 3 to 5 African-American men. Female singing roles are available for 6 to 10 adult women, including 3 to 5 African-American women. Singers of all ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to audition. No previous theatre experience is required.
Please prepare a song in any of the following styles: musical theatre, country, R&B, gospel, soul, and rock. Bring sheet music for piano accompaniment. An accompanist will be provided. Auditioners who can play guitar are encouraged to accompany themselves on guitar. Please arrive 15 minutes early to fill out required paperwork. You may also download your audition form from the website at www.SpartanburgLittleTheatre.com, and fill it out before you arrive.
Show synopsis: Thrilling, gut-wrenching and awe-inspiring, the Tony-nominated musical The Civil War commemorates the 150 year anniversary of the end of one of the greatest conflicts in American history and explores the experiences of the soldiers and leaders who fought for their way of life. It also examines the lives of the lovers and families they left behind, as well as the hopes and fears of the slaves whose freedom was at stake. Drawing from the American musical genres of rock, country, gospel, folk, and rhythm and blues, The Civil War passionately asks us to consider our beliefs about freedom, honor and faith.
For more information, please call (864) 585-8278 or email director Jay Coffman at [email protected].