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DM PLayhouse Holds Auditions For HOW I BECAME A PIRATE 3/14

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Auditions for "How I Became a Pirate" will be held at The Des Moines Playhouse at 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, Mar. 14. All auditions are open to the public; no one is pre-cast. Those auditioning must bring a prepared solo; an accompanist will be provided.

"How I Became a Pirate" contains feature roles for six men and one woman, ages 16 and up, and one boy age 10-14. Performances are May 7-30, with school matinees May 11-12. "How I Became a Pirate" is directed by Ron Ziegler, with choreography by Alison Shafer and music direction by Brenton
Brown.

"How I Became a Pirate" is based on the book by Melinda Long. A day at the beach becomes an adventure when Jeremy Jacob is whisked away by Braid Beard and his pirate crew in this new musical.

The Playhouse is Iowa's oldest and largest producing theatre. Located at the 42nd Street exit of I-235, the theatre has presented a full season of shows since 1919 and also offers a wide variety of educational experiences including classes for ages 4 to adult, theatre trips to New York, and volunteer opportunities onstage and backstage.

For up-to-date audition information and general guidelines, visit The Playhouse website at www.dmplayhouse.com/audition or contact The Playhouse at 515.255.3741.

 

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