Auditions Announced For American Theater Group's SMALL TOWN STORY

American Theater Group, SOPAC's professional Equity theatre company in-residence, announces auditions for non-Equity actors for the World Premiere musical Small Town Story by Sammy Buck and Brandon James Gwinn. The musical will be directed by Eddie Prunoske with musical direction by Jason Wetzel.

The auditions will be held at the South Orange Performing Arts Center on SUN, MAR 25 10 AM-5PM and SAT, APR 14 10AM-5PM. Auditioners should prepare 32 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song that shows their range and personality. A cappella singing will not be permitted and candidates must bring sheet music in the appropriate key, hole punched, double-sided and in a binder for the accompanist. They will be asked to read sides from the show. Roles available for non-Equity actors are 7 high school characters (3 male, 4 female) and 4 adult characters (2 male and 2 female)

The character breakdown, a link to music from the show, sides for auditions and more details can be found at https://www.sopacnow.org/community/american-theater-group/.

Following is a synopsis of the musical;

Small Town Story is set in a North Texas town in the Fall of 2010.

Deep divisions arise in town when it's announced the annual high school musical will be Rent. As the escalation drives wedges between parents and students-and teachers and neighbors-secrets are uncovered that threaten to tear them apart. Small Town Story explores the indelible power of theatre, the inherent dangers of silence and the potential of young people to change the world.

Inspired by true events, Small Town Story is a musical about a musical that rocked a community.

SOPAC programs are made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is a 501(c)(3)charitable organization.

About SOPAC

Since 2006, SOPAC has been serving as a premier performing arts center in the region. SOPAC offers innovative artistic and cultural experiences for diverse audiences in an intimate, inviting environment. The premier arts center hosts a variety of live performances, community events and education programs for all ages. To further expand its offerings, SOPAC has a partnership with the Juilliard School of Music to present Juilliard @ SOPAC-a series featuring upcoming musicians from the acclaimed conservatory. SOPAC is home for Seton Hall University Arts Council's performances, including Classical Concert Series, Jazz 'N the Hall performances and Seton Hall University Theatre productions. SOPAC also presents performances by its theater company in-residence, American Theater Group. For more information, visit SOPACnow.org

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