The Aurora Fox Arts Center Announces Auditions for “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert”
The Aurora Fox Arts Center announces auditions for “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” on Saturday, January 21, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and Sunday, January 22, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., 9900 E. Colfax, Aurora, Colo. Actors of all physical abilities are welcome to audition for all roles. To audition, prepare 16-32 bars of a song and a one-minute monologue in the style of the show. Total audition time will not exceed three minutes. An accompanist will be provided. Callbacks are by invitation only. Karaoke tracks and a capella auditions will not be heard. To view the list of roles and sign up for an audition visit aurorafox.org.
Based on the popular 1994 film of the same name, “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” follows two drag queens and a transgender woman who buy a run-down bus called Priscilla and set out on a road trip across the Australian Outback. During their journey, the trio encounters an array of Australian citizens, some of whom aren’t receptive to their lifestyle, but they persevere, while strengthening their own friendships.
Season 32 at The Aurora Fox Arts Center opened in October 2016 with the musical “Dracula.” Running through May 2017, the season also includes “The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess,” “Myth,” “Chinglish,” and “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.” Tickets are available at aurorafox.org or by calling 303-739-1970.
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About the Aurora Fox Arts Center
The Aurora Fox Arts Center is a public service of the city of Aurora under the Library and Cultural
Services Department. Built in 1945 as a movie theater, the Aurora Fox was purchased by the city of
Aurora in 1983, and completely renovated and reopened in 1985. 2016 marks its 32nd season.
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