Open call auditions for Grease

Filed under: Auditions, Calendar — Administrator at 10:05 am on Sunday, June 15, 2008
July 6, 2008
1:00 pmto5:00 pm
July 7, 2008
7:00 pmto10:00 pm

Catalina Island Resort Services Entertainment Division will conduct open call auditions in the Inland Empire for its Fall production of Grease, to be performed in the historic Avalon Theatre at the Catalina Casino on Catalina Island. Producer/Director Steven Sabel will head up the production for the island-based company by assembling a cast and conducting rehearsals on the mainland, prior to moving the show to Catalina Island for performances. Judith Johansen will serve as music director.

All roles are open for nonunion performers. Selected cast members will be provided with a stipend, travel, and lodging. Auditions will be held 1-5 p.m. Sunday, July 6, and 7-10 p.m. Monday, July 7, in the upstairs performance space of the Redlands Police Annex, 30 Cajon St., Redlands.

Performers are asked to bring current picture and resume, if they have them, and prepare 16 bars of suitable music. Movement audition will also be required. Accompanist will be provided. Rehearsals will begin in the Inland Empire Saturday, Aug. 2.

The production will be presented for two nights only, Friday, Sept. 5, and Saturday, Sept. 6, in the 1100 seat, historic art deco Avalon Theatre. General admission tickets will be priced at $18 per person. Special “Grease” Fifties Weekend getaway packages will be available for visitors to Catalina Island. Additional information will be available by visiting www.visitcatalinaisland.com or by phone at (310) 510-0179.