Children’s Theater Auditions on February 15th

The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce auditions and performance schedules for the upcoming Star Bright Players children’s theater production of “The Boy Friend”.

 

Set in the carefree world of the French Riviera during the Roaring 20s, “The Boy Friend” is a timeless musical comedy, full of dancing and fun. Auditions for “The Boy Friend” will be held on Sunday, February 15^th at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Auditions for new participants (must be age 8 to 15 at time of audition) in Star Bright will be from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., followed by returning Star Bright Player auditions from 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Children may arrive anytime during these time periods, but must be prepared to wait. Parents must remain in waiting areas and may not observe auditions. Children will be required to sing a song, and may be called back for a second audition on Monday, February 16^th from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Freedom Middle School. For auditions, please choose a song from the musical theater genre.

 

Rehearsals for “The Boy Friend” will be held at Freedom Middle School on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for 8 weeks. If cast, children must be able to meet the commitments of this rehearsal schedule. There is a $50 activity fee for all children cast in the show (includes costume rental).

 

Performances of “The Boy Friend” are scheduled for Thursday, April 16^th at 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 17^th at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, April 18^th at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, April 19^th at 3:00 p.m. All performances will be at Freedom Middle School, 750 Highway 96 West in Franklin.

For more information on the auditions, rehearsals and performances for “The Boy Friend,” contact Laurie Kamunen at 790-5719, ext. 18 or visit www.wcparksandrec.com.