Sunday, October 4, 2009

Auditions for Amahl and the Night Visitors Oct 4 and 5

The Soo Opera Theatre announces auditions for Amahl and the Night Visitors by Gian Carlo Menotti.

This one act vocal work tells a heartwarming story of a crippled boy named Amahl (Boy Soprano) and his mother who are visited by three kings (Tenor, Baritone & Bass) on their way to Bethlehem. They are also visited by the shepherds (SATB chorus) and a lovely dance piece is included in this work. The production will be directed by Dave Rhinard of DeTour and Karen Hughes of Pickford. Amahl and the Night Visitors will be performed in Cedarville Dec. 3rd, 4th, and Dec. 6th in Sault Ste. Marie.

The casting for Amahl and the Night Visitors are: One boy soprano in the role of Amahl (Age 10-12); Kaspar, a king – Tenor; Melchior, a king – Baritone; Balthazar, a king – Bass baritone; A Page – Bass; SATB Chorus of all ages, and 10-12 Dancers.

Auditions are Sunday, October 4th 2:00-4:00 at Cedarville High School and Monday, October 5th 7:00-9:00 at Soo Theatre Project in Studio D.

Soo Opera Theatre presents Amahl and the Night Visitors by Gian Carlo Menotti performed in Cedarville Dec. 3rd, 4th, and Dec. 6th in Sault Ste. Marie. For additional information please contact the Soo Theatre Project at (906) 632-1930 or www.sootheatre.org. Soo Theatre Project, 534 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. You may also contact (906) 647-8101.

Come, join, and support your local arts by auditioning for this heartwarming tale!