Download Rapunzel Auditions for Grades K

210 N Santa Fe Avenue | Pueblo, CO 81003
www.sdc-arts.org | 719-295-7200
FOR RELEASE: January 18, 2016
Contact: Alyssa Parga, Marketing Manager
719-295-7211 | [email protected]
Rapunzel Auditions for Grades K-12 held Monday, Feb 8
Missoula Children’s Theatre Holds Week-Long Residency at Arts Center
(Pueblo, Colo.-January 18, 2016) An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT)
production of Rapunzel on Monday, February 8, 2016 in the Jackson Conference Center of the Sangre de
Cristo Arts Center from 4:15 pm to 6:15 pm. Those auditioning should arrive at 4:15 and plan to stay for the
full two hours. There is no fee to audition, cast members will pay for the week-long workshop ($60 or $54
for Arts Center members) once roles are assigned. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a
two-hour rehearsal immediately following the audition.
Among the roles to be cast include Rapunzel, the Prince, Madame Gothel, Rapunzel’s parents, the Wood
Elves, ears of corn and a potato, unicorns, pixies, gremlins, Billy Goats Gruff, a troll, three bears, a beaver,
ogres and mushrooms. All students, grades K-12, are encouraged to audition. Auditions are free and no
advance preparation is necessary. Assistant Directors will also be cast to assist with the technical aspects of
the production.
The Missoula Children’s Theatre touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, props and makeup.
MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals throughout the week 4:15 pm to 8:30 pm each day, length
of sessions vary based on the actor’s role.
The full length musical of Rapunzel will be presented on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Sangre de Cristo
Arts Center Theater. Tickets are $8 or $7 for Arts Center members and available now at the Arts Center Box
Office. For more information, call Atrelle Jones at (719) 295-7205. Rapunzel is presented by Kathy Farley
and Fran McClave, Art and Lorraine Gonzalez with lead support by Parkview Medical Center, Rocky Mountain
PBS, the Lenore Chamberlain Fund at Southern Colorado Community Foundation, R. Peter Sonntag Family
Dentistry, and Spanish Peaks Uniserv, PCEA & PEA. Additional support is provided by Hurtig, Gardner,
Froelich Architects, Inc., Susie and Hank Anton, Erin Hergert, Lita and Mel Martinez, and Dorothy O’Dowd.
About the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center:
The cultural hub of Southern Colorado, the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center gives visitors the tools to think and act creatively through a three building complex including seven galleries offering the
best in historic and contemporary art by artists of local, regional and national renown. The Arts Center offers the Buell Children’s Museum, recognized as the second-best for art by Child magazine, a 500-seat theater featuring a variety of performing arts programs, both local and national, and two gift shops. Over 100 fine arts, dance, and leisure classes are available quarterly
providing unique offerings to everyone from children to adults of all skill levels. Admission to the Arts Center is $8 for adults, $6 for children, seniors 65+, and military. For more information,
please call 719-295-7200; stop by the Arts Center located at 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., just off of I-25, exit 98B, or visit online at www.sdc-arts.org.
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