RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will hold open auditions for the RFA Summer Musical “Sweeney Todd” beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St.
The auditions are open to those entering ninth grade through adults. Performances will take place July 4 trhough 7, with rehearsals taking place April 5 through July 2. Rehearsals will be two nights a week through April and May, and three times a week in June, and every night of performance week.
The audition process includes everyone learning, and then singing, an excerpt from the opening song, “The Ballad of Sweeney Todd.”
Those auditioning for principal roles should prepare one of the song selections listed in the character descriptions and a monologue from the show, all of which can be found at rangeleyarts.org and clicking on the “Get Involved” button at the top of the page.
The auditions with the production team are in a closed auditorium. Call-backs will occur, if necessary, at 6 p.m. Monday, March 31.
The production team includes co-directors Erin Smith and Timothy Straub, music director Sue Downes-Borko and producers Valerie Zapolsky and Millie Hoekstra.
