Auditions

• PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY will hold auditions on Dec. 10 for the regional premiere of Richard Nelson and Shaun Davey's "James Joyce's The Dead," a musical, directed by Charles Morey.

Equity auditions are noon-1 p.m. and 4-5 p.m., with non-Equity tryouts 1-4 p.m. Equity performers may sign up for any available time slot. Non-Equity players must check with the stage manager before signing up for an Equity slot. The production requires strong actors who sing. Auditioners will be asked to perform a reading and sing a prepared number (an accompanist will be provided).

All roles are open except for Mr. Brown. Roles are available for women in their late teens through 60s and men in their 20s through 40s. All auditioners must sign up on the callboard outside Room 237 of the Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre (being posted by noon on Dec. 3). Auditions will be held in Room 245. Rehearsals are Jan. 24-Feb. 16, and play dates are Feb. 16-March 5. Scripts may be checked out overnight from the theater offices, 300 S. 1400 East, Room 325.

• HERITAGE COMMUNITY THEATRE, 2505 S. Highway 89, Perry, will hold auditions on Dec. 9, 7-9 p.m., and Dec. 11, 9 a.m.-noon, for "The Will Rogers Follies: A Life in Revue," scheduled to run March 4-26, with Dee and Nedra Pace directing.

Auditioners should be prepared to sing 16 measures of a Broadway tune and wear comfortable shoes and clothing for a dance audition (an accompanist will be provided).

Major roles to be filled include Will Rogers, 20-40 years of age; Clem Rogers, 50-60, and Betty Blake (Will's wife), 20-40. All three parts require singing and dancing. Those playing Will and Clem must also be able to recite dialogue.

There are also many male and female ensemble roles, all requiring singing, dancing and acting.

Those unable to attend the scheduled auditions may call the directors at 1-435-723-2708.

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