The Naples Players Kidzact Announce Auditions For FROZEN JR.

The Naples Players (TNP) KidzAct announce open auditions for the Disney musical sensation Frozen Jr. on Saturday, September 7, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at The Naples Players at The Sugden Community Theatre located at 701 5th Avenue South in Naples.

Frozen Jr. is a story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen Jr. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!

The Naples Players KidzAct production is seeking to cast 16 principal roles (8 male, 8 female) and a large singing/dancing ensemble with multiple featured roles. Rehearsals for Frozen Jr. begin on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and performances run Saturday, December 7th (two performances at 12pm and 4pm), Sunday, December 8th at 6:30 p.m., and Monday, December 9th at 6:30 p.m. Cast members must be available for all four performances.

Auditions for Frozen Jr. are open to students of all abilities ages 9 - 18 years old, who are currently enrolled in 3rd - 12th grades. Auditions are by appointment only and students can register online. If all slots fill up, the time of auditions will be extended later. Auditions are free and walk-ins are always welcome.

Students need to prepare 32 bars (about a minute in length) of a song with sheet music or a non-vocal CD/track. Singing will be followed by learning a dance combination. For a full rehearsal and performance schedule, and to register to audition for the Frozen Jr. auditions: https://naplesplayers.org/kidzact-auditions-2/. For further questions about auditions, please contact Cole Butcher, Production Stage Manager, 239-434-7340 ext. 125 or cbutcher@naplesplayers.org.

There is an Audition Prep Class offered on Saturday, August 10, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. TNP KidzAct Director/Choreographer, Erica Sample, will be teaching the Audition Prep Class to introduce auditionees to the style of dance in the show prior to the audition. Students are encouraged to take this class to best prepare for the audition process. To register for the Frozen Jr. Audition Prep Class call (239) 434-7340 ext. 103 or NaplesPlayers.org

Frozen Jr. performs December 7th at 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., December 8th and 9th at 6:30 p.m. in Blackburn Hall at The Naples Players at The Sugden Community Theatre at 701 5th Avenue South in Naples. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students and are available for purchase online at www.NaplesPlayers.org or by contacting the Box Office at (239) 263-7990.

The Naples Players (TNP) Sugden Community Theatre is Naples' oldest and premier theatre group and a vital part of the exciting experience of Downtown Naples. Celebrating the Diane & Sid Davis 66th Season, and as one of the top theatres in the country, they offer a variety of plays and musicals in three intimate spaces, Blackburn Hall, the Tobye Studio Theatre and outside Baker Stage - all located in one building on Fifth Avenue South. The KidzAct program, Southwest Florida's premier youth theatre program offers a performing arts education wing, with top quality productions as well as in-depth skills classes for children.

The Naples Players continually seeks to enrich, educate, and entertain the community through a superior theatre experience. Serving over 800 children a year, TNP's KidzAct program offers classes for children of all abilities ages 4 -18 years old in singing, dancing, acting, and improv with scholarships available for students in need. TNP's KidzAct program kicks-off the 66th theatre season with the summer KidzAct productions: Mamma Mia! Teen performs August 2 at 7:30 p.m., August 3 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and August 4 at 2:00 p.m.; and Once On This Island, Jr. runs August 9 at 6:30 p.m., August 10 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., and August 11 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and $10 for children and educators and available at (239) 263-7990 or NaplesPlayers.org. TNP is still registering for the KidzAct Summer Classes running through August. All KidzAct class information and registration can be accessed at: naplesplayers.org/kidzact/ or by contacting the Director of Education, Craig Price, at (239) 434-7340 ext. 103.

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