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Press Release:
Local Theatre Group To Hold Auditions

Source: Rebecca C. Norris
Gingerland Theatre Company

Corona, CA., February 26th, 2003: THE GINGERLAND THEATRE COMPANY is thrilled to announce auditions for its first production in Corona, California, kicking off a splendid debut season with the Tony Award-winning musical The Secret Garden (Norman and Simon).  Scheduled to open in late spring-early summer, the production will feature an impressive array of talent from throughout southern California.

Artistic director Susanne Spirit and musical director Rebecca Norris will be holding cast auditions on Saturday, March 15th, from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the Fender Museum of the Arts (365 N. Main, Corona).  Those wishing to audition will be expected to sing (with tape, cd, or sheet music accompaniment), read (a chosen monologue or a segment of the script provided) and move if necessary. 

All ages are welcome to audition.  Principle roles in the show are as follows: Mary Lennox, 10-12, Colin Craven, 10, Dickon, 12-15, Martha, 14-16, Archibald Craven, 40's, Neville Craven, late 30's, Lily, 30's, Ben, 50's.  Supporting characters and a chorus of children (angels) and dreamers will be cast as well.

A production staff, including crews for set, backstage, props, costume and make-up, is needed, as well as a small orchestra.  The production calls for Celtic instruments, such as flutes and drums, as well as strings and synth keyboards.  For more information on cast auditions, orchestra or staff positions please call Susanne Spirit at (909) 208-6889 or e-mail SusanneSpirit@aol.com.

Character Breakdown by Name/Age:

Mary Lennox, 10-12
Colin Craven, 10-12
Dickon, 12-15
Martha, 14-17
Archibald Craven, 40s
Neville Craven, late 30s
Lily Craven, 30s
Ben Weatherstaff, 50s
Mrs. Medlock, 50s
Mrs Winthrop, 30s

Angels & Dreamers
Rose, 30s
Albert, 30s
Alice, 30s
Major Holmes, 30s
Lieutenant Shaw, 20s
Fakir, 30s
Ayah, 20s

For More Information Contact:

Gingerland Theatre Company
19430 Dry Gulch Road, Corona, CA 92881
Tel: (909) 208-6889
Email: Susannespirit@aol.com

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