Ogunquit Playhouse Announces Children’s Auditions for Billy Elliot, Mary Poppins and
The Addams Family
The Ogunquit Playhouse, America’s Foremost Summer Theatre, is holding auditions for children ages 6 to 13 for the 2014 productions of Billy Elliot, Mary Poppins and The Addams Family on Saturday, March 8 at 1:30PM at the New Hampshire Academy of Performing Arts, 875 Lafayette Road in Seabrook, New Hampshire, and again on Sunday, March 9 at noon at the Portland Ballet Company located at 517 Forest Avenue, Suite 2 in Portland, Maine. These are open call auditions, therefore no appointments will be taken in advance.
Participating children must prepare a brief musical theatre song which best shows their personality and abilities, and bring sheet music, in the correct key, as an accompanist will be provided. Dancers for Billy Elliot must bring comfortable clothes and ballet shoes. Performers may bring a picture with a resume stapled to the back. Children must be available for all rehearsals and performances.
Children selected for the children’s ensemble in Billy Elliot will be selected for two separate casts and will participate in a fee-based two-week rehearsal period prior to the show. Children must be available to perform in either 16 shows (2 weeks) or 24 shows (3 weeks) on the main stage. If given the option, performers may choose to do the entire five-week run (40 performances).
For more information and for all character breakdowns, visit
ogunquitplayhouse.org/contact/childrens-auditions-local. Please do not call the dance studios for information.
Directions to New Hampshire Academy of Performing Arts:
From the south: I-95 north to Exit 1 in Seabrook, NH. Merge onto Route 107 South and turn left onto US Route 1 (Lafayette Rd.) Destination is on the left. Parking is available on site.
From the north: I-95 south to Exit 1 in Seabrook, NH after the NH toll. Turn left onto Route 107 South and next left onto US Route 1 (Lafayette Rd.). Destination is on the left. Parking is on site.
Directions to the Portland Ballet Company
I-295 to Exit 6B (Forest Ave N) and follow Forest Avenue through 3 traffic lights (about ½ mile). Portland Ballet is a few building past the 3rd light just after Futon Furnishings and across from the Mobil station.
Parking is available on Forest Avenue and nearby side streets. Parking is also available in the parking lot on Ashmont Street (turn left at the light after Portland Ballet onto Ashmont St.). It is located on the right side of the road and is labeled 517 Portland Ballet.
Individual tickets are on sale now. Season ticket subscriptions are also on sale and are the best way to guarantee the best seats for the lowest price starting at only $175 for a 5-show subscription or $99 for a 3-show subscription. Single ticket prices range from $39-$79 per show. To learn more about becoming a member, season subscriber or to purchase tickets and gift certificates, visit
www.ogunquitplayhouse.org or call the Box Office at 207-646-5511.
The Ogunquit Playhouse season opens with Grease, on stage May 21 to June 21. The popular rock n’ roll celebration of teen angst, fast cars and first loves is set in the fabulous fifties with songs that will make you want to stand up and shout, A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop a-wop-bam-boom! Next on stage is the astonishing international musical sensation Billy Elliot the Musical running from June 25 to July 26. This inspirational story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dream come true is heightened by the unforgettable music by Elton John, sensational dance and powerful storyline. The practically perfect Mary Poppins will fly over the rooftops of London and into the Ogunquit Playhouse from July 30 to August 30. This beloved family musical features the delightful songs from the popular Disney film including “A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” and “Chim Chim Cher-ee.” The Ogunquit Playhouse was selected by Cameron Mackintosh to be the American Northeast premiere of his hit musical stage adaptation of The Witches of Eastwick, on stage September 3 to 27. This sexy new musical comedy is based on the Warner Brothers hit motion picture starring Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Susan Sarandon and Cher about small-town New England women who wish for the man of their dreams ? and they get far more than they bargain for when the devil incarnate arrives to liven things up! “They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re altogether ooky!” The Addams Family closes the Ogunquit season October 1 through 26.
About the Ogunquit Playhouse:
The Ogunquit Playhouse is America’s Foremost Summer Theatre, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, producing the finest Broadway musicals each season, with performances Tuesday through Sunday, from mid-May to mid-October. Follow the Ogunquit Playhouse on Twitter (@OgunquitPH) and become our fan on Facebook (facebook.com/OgunquitPlayhouse) for behind-the-scenes info, photos and fun throughout the season. For a complete list of show times, pricing and more information about the season visit
www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.
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