Noble Fool Theatricals Holds January and February Auditions for Youth Education Programs

The Noble Fool Theatricals Performing Arts Academy invites local youth to audition for several opportunities during the winter session, including: NFT Youth Ensemble's musical production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the NFT Show Choir, and the children's musical performance program of You're a Good Man Charlie Brown at Pheasant Run Resort (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; admin telephone 630-443-0438).

Disney's Beauty & the Beast: Youth Ensemble Musical

Open auditions will be held for ages 12-18 years old on the Preservation Hall Studio Stage at Pheasant Run on Sunday, January 10 from 2:00-6:00 pm or Monday, January 11 from 4:00-7:00 pm. No appointment is necessary.

Interested teens should prepare and memorize a one-minute monologue and 16 bars of a song that best displays their talent. An accompanist will be provided; bring sheet music. Everyone will be taught a dance combination at the audition; bring shoes to dance in. Teens may also be asked to do a cold reading from the script. Bring a headshot and a resume to the audition.

You're a Good Man Charlie Brown: Children's Musical Performance Program

Open auditions will be held for ages 6-9 years old on the Preservation Hall Studio Stage at Pheasant Run on Tuesday, February 2 or Thursday, February 4 from 4:30-6:30 pm. No appointment is necessary.

Interested children should prepare and memorize a 15- to 30-second monologue and a musical theatre song that best displays their talent. They are strongly encouraged to bring backing tracks without vocals on CD. Everyone will be taught a dance combination at the audition; bring shoes to dance in. Children may also be asked to do a cold reading from the script. Bring a headshot and a resume to the audition.

NFT Show Choir

Open auditions will be held for ages 13-18 years old on the Preservation Hall Studio Stage at Pheasant Run on Sunday, January 17 or Tuesday, January 19 from 4:30-6:30 pm. No appointment is necessary.

Interested teens should prepare and memorize 32 bars of a song that best displays their talent. Dance training is helpful, but not necessary; all will be taught a dance routine. Bring a headshot and a resume to the audition.

"This year's past youth ensemble productions of Disney's High School Musical 2 and Sleeping Beauty have been such a success - from a record turnout at auditions to sold out and added performances, word has begun to spread about the great youth programs we offer," says Education Manager Tracy Whiteside. "And we're excited to begin 2010 with more programs that appeal to a younger age like Charlie Brown and a focus on pure singing and dancing like our Show Choir."

The Noble Fool Performing Arts Academy is a non-profit organization. The academy features some of the Chicago area's most respected teachers, directors, actors and musicians.

For more information on the NFT Performing Arts Academy or for more audition information, visit www.noblefool.org/education, call 630-364-0550, or email education@noblefool.org. Noble Fool Theatricals at Pheasant Run Resort is located at 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL. Additional theater information may be obtained at www.noblefool.org.

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