Auditions on tap for 'American Operetta'

The Panida Theater Playhouse Players are holding auditions on Monday, June 18 and Tuesday, June 19 from 6-9 p.m. for the musical production of “American Operetta in Revue” to be presented in mid August at the main theater.

This production is a collection of songs from early American musicals created by composers such as; Oscar Hammerstein II, Sigmond Romberg, Rudolf Friml, and Victor Herbert. Among the songs to be performed are “Toyland”, “The Desert Song”, “Lover Come Back to Me”, “Indian Love Call”, and “Deep in My Heart Dear”, along many other pieces.

Cast members will include: three to five females and three to five male lead vocalists, four to six chorus singers/understudies who must be age 16 or older, and three to five skilled teen/adult dancers.

Vocalists who can also act and dance are especially encouraged to audition. A stereo/computer with speakers will be available for playing the vocalist’s instrumental music. (No vocals on audition music please.)

Vocalists in the audition must perform one verse and one refrain from two songs.

The songs are of the singer’s choice, but should be of different styles. Preference is one song from a musical and one classical song.

Dancers auditioning will need to demonstrate a short 20 second choreographed piece containing pirouettes, leaps and step combinations/connections (must be age 12 or older).

Dance skills should demonstrate good technique, transitions and musicality.

Smaller acrobatic/tumbling skills are also appreciated, but not required.

A stereo will be available for playing the dancer’s music. Vocals are allowed on taped music for dancers.

We are also looking for two skilled piano accompanists.

Those interested in playing the piano for the production are asked to please contact the Panida Theater at 208-255-7801 or email the Panida at panidatheater@panida.org.

Performance of the musical production of “American Operetta in Revue” is scheduled for Thursday to Saturday, Aug. 23-25 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 26 at 3 p.m. in the Panida Theater and will be directed by Deanna Benton.