New Member Auditions for:

The Neighborhood Players

August 10 at 6:30 pm
Robert W. Rolek Community Center - by appointment only
Call Christi Nicholson to schedule an appointment.

The Neighborhood Players are a select group of theatre artists dedicated to performing for children and their families. This unique group performs at various locations throughout the year in addition to performances at the Robert W. Rolek Community Center.

Audition information for:

August 23 & 24 at 6:30 pm
Robert W. Rolek Community Center - by appointment only
Story: Amateur sleuth Miss Peabody, conducts an investigation punctuated by the traditional wedding events such as throwing the bouquet, cutting the cake and the happy couple’s first dance. Each moment brings Miss Peabody a step closer to the identity of the ruthless killer. In the end, with the help of the audience, all but the killer (and the bodies) will live happily ever after.

Auditions are open to performers who are 16 years or older. There are roles for 5 men and 11 women. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Performance dates will be October 1 & 2. For more information or a detailed list of characters, please contact Christi Nicholson at 847-546-8558 ext. 231 or email her at cnicholson@rlapd.org.

Audition for a role in:

September 13 & 14 at 6:30 pm
Robert W. Rolek Community Center
Based on the 1997 television movie which starred Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother.

Auditions are for performers who are 8 or older. Participants will be required to prepare 16-32 bars of music. The selected piece should be  a song similar to the style of the show, preferably a piece from the show or classic broadway pieces; no pop songs, please. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring music in the key you will be singing or an accompaniment tape or CD. The preliminary auditions will involve singing, dancing and cold readings. Those who are unsure how to prepare a piece for the audition should attend the audition workshop on September 8th at 6:30pm at the Robert W. Rolek Community Center. Note: This production will be cast age-appropriately. Children will only be considered for roles capable of being played by children. For a detailed list of characters, please call or email Christi Nicholson at 847-546-8558 ext. 231 or cnicholson@rlapd.org.

Callbacks for principle rolls and featured dancers will be September 15 at 6:30 pm at the Robert W. Rolek Community Center.

Performance dates will be December 10 & 11 at 7:30 pm and December 11 & 12 at 2:00 pm at the Round Lake High School Theatre. The location is tentative as of this mailing.