FPAC SLATES JUNE OPEN AUDITIONS
FOR FALL PRODUCTION OF LES MISÉRABLES
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will proudly present the acclaimed, record-breaking musical Les Misérables on October 19 and 20. Open auditions for the production will take place on June 11 and 15 at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), located at 38 Main Street in Franklin.
With music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and book by Alain Boublil, Les Misérables has enjoyed a storied presence on the world stage for 28 years and has earned the distinction of being the world’s longest-running musical. The show’s enduring appeal can be attributed to its memorable characters, moving score and epic storyline. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo and set in 19th century France, the musical’s Tony Award-winning score includes such beloved songs as “Bring Him Home,” “Do You Hear the People Sing,” “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own” and “One Day More.” FPAC is one of the first performing arts companies in the region to receive the rights to present the full length award-winning musical theater classic.
Open auditions for FPAC’s production will take place on Tuesday, June 11 at 7 p.m. for ages 16 and older. Auditions will be held on Saturday, June 15 for ages 9-15 for the few child roles available and ensemble roles where applicable. Audition times on the 15th are 11-11:30 a.m. for ages 9-10, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for ages 11-12, and 12:30-1:30 p.m. for ages 13-15. To audition please prepare 16 bars of a legitimate musical theater song, to be sung with piano accompaniment. No pop or rock. For more information, call (508) 528-8668 or visit
www.fpaconline.com.
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