Tuesday, April 24, 2007

STARS Teacher Karen Hughes Interviewed by Classical Singer Magazine

An interview with STARS teacher Karen Hughes was published in the April 2007 edition of Classical Singer magazine, a monthly publication devoted to the community of classical singers.

Read the interview, posted on our website with permission of Classical Singer magazine. (The interview is in pdf format, 130Kb in size.)

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Auditions for Annie To Be Held April 15

The Soo Theatre Project will present a semi-professional production of the Broadway musical, Annie, on August 9th-12th. Auditions are planned at the theatre for Sunday, April 15th from 5:00 to 8:00PM.

We will be hearing singers and actors in groups of 4-5. Director Dave Rhinard has asked that parents of children 9-14 years of age who wish to audition, call the front office of the theater at 906-632-1930 to schedule an audition time slot. Older students and adults who wish to audition should also call to arrange a time. Please prepare one verse of a show tune. An accompanist will be provided.

Callbacks will be April 22 at 3 pm. If you can't make the audition on April 15th, please schedule an audition for April 22nd.

Director of Dance, Dianna George, will be holding two dance audition sessions in the course of the evening.

Complete Cast List

Annie - Orphan
Molly - The Youngest Orphan
Kate - Orphan
Tessie - Orphan
July - Orphan
Pepper - Older Orphan
Duffy - Older Orphan
Daddy Warbucks - The Millionaire
Grace – Warbucks Secretary
Drake - Head Butler
Mrs. Hannigan - Head of the Orphanage
Lily St. Regis - Feisty Friend of Rooster
Rooster - Con Man
Mr. Bundles - The Laundry Man
Police Officer
Mrs. Greer - Head Housekeeper
Cecille - Servant
Annette - Servant
President Roosevelt
Roosevelt’s Cabinet:
Henry Morganthou
Louis Howe
Francis Perkins
Cordell Hull
Harold Ickes
2 Dog Catchers
Apple Seller
Burt Healy - Radio Personality
Fred McCracken - On Radio Show
Wacky - On Radio Show
Jimmy Johnson – Masked Announcer
Boylan Sisters - Vocal Trio

Also casting:

Chorus with adults, kids, families etc.
Additional Orphans

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Original post: March 21, 2007
Updated: April 9, 2007
Updated: April 11, 2007

Sunday, April 1, 2007

STARS Announces Upcoming Performances and Summer Day Camps

STARS announces the following upcoming recitals, concerts, and performances in May and June, as well as Summer Day Camps exploring theatre and the arts in July and August:

Friday, May 4, 2007, 7:00 pm
STARS Student Recitals at Central United Methodist Church

Saturday, May 12, 2007, 2:00pm
STARS Student Recitals at Central United Methodist Church

Saturday, May 12, 2007, 7:00pm
STARS Youth Orchestra and Vocal Groups in Concert, First Church of Christ

Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19, 2007, 7:00pm
STARS Salutes the Silver Screen, Student Dance Show at Lake Superior State University Fine Arts Center

Wednesday, June 6, 2007, 7:00pm
“Music in the Park”, presented by STARS students and faculty

July 9, 2007 through July 20, 2007
Musical Theatre Day Camp for middle and high school students

July 23, 2007 through July 27, 2007
Elementary Arts Day Camps

July 30, 2007 through August 3, 2007
Elementary Arts Day Camps

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