Auditions Held For CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG At Carr 3/26

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, the most fantasmagorical Broadway musical in the history of everything, is searching for six children in the Orlando area to make their stage debut with CHITTY at the Carr Performing Arts Centre when she arrives on April 14 for an eight performance engagement through April 19!

Based on the timeless novel by famed James Bond author and creator, Ian Fleming, the production features the music and lyrics by the legendary Sherman brothers, composers of Mary Poppins. The national tour also features an original script and fresh adaptation directed by Ray Roderick. CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG boasts a beloved score, including memorable classics such as "Truly Scrumptious," "Toot Sweets," "Hushabye Mountain" and the Oscarâ-nominated title song, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang."

Auditions will be held at Dr. Phillips High School Performing Arts School (6500 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando 32819) on March 26 at 5:00PM. Auditioning children are to arrive no later than 5:30PM accompanied by a parent or guardian to sign-up for the audition. Auditions will begin promptly at 6:00PM and only the first 150 children will be allowed to audition. Each child will be asked to sing a cappella 16 bars from one up-tempo song of choice. Children should be prepared to learn and execute simple choreography as part of the audition process. No decisions will be announced at any time during the auditions.

Six children will be selected for the ensemble, and they will appear as orphans in Act 2 of every performance. Two alternates will also be chosen. Approximate ages should be between 8 and 12 years old - and have the appearance of children, NOT young adults. Children must be no taller than 4'10. Professional experience and headshots are not required.

The local children cast in the production and their parents or guardians will be provided rehearsal and performance information. The children will not receive any compensation, however this is a wonderful opportunity for children from (city) to perform onstage with professional actors without having to ever leave town.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will play The Carr Performing Arts Centre April 14 - 19, 2009. The performance schedule will be as follows: Tuesday, April 14 through Sunday, April 19, 2009 with evening performances at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, a Saturday matinee at 2:00 p.m., a Sunday matinee at 1:00 p.m., and a Sunday evening performance at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $37.00 and are on sale now at the SunTrust Broadway Across America - Orlando Box Office (301 E. Pine Street), Amway Arena Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations. Online purchases can be made at www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com. To charge-by-phone call 1-800-982-2787. Group orders for 20 or more may be placed by calling (407) 423-9999 x17 or (800) 950-4647.