Open Auditions for Elf The Musical are Sunday, Sept. 8
New Technical Crew Program Opportunities
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department’s award-winning children’s theatre group, The Star Bright Players, will hold open auditions for the modern holiday musical Elf The Musical on Sunday, September 8 from 1:00 – 5:30 p.m. at Freedom Middle School, 750 Highway 96 W., Franklin, TN. Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity.
For this musical production, all children must be age 7 through high school seniors at the time of the audition. Children may arrive anytime during the audition time, but must be prepared to wait. To audition, actors should prepare a Broadway-style song to sing acapella and wear clothes that are comfortable for movement. No registration is required to audition. Visit www.wcparksandrec.com for more information about the audition.
There is a $100 activity fee for all children cast in the show (includes costume rental and cast t-shirt). Performance dates are December 5-8, 2019. For more information, contact Alison.Worden@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or (615) 786-0186 ext. 2513.
Interested in the Technical Side of Theatre? Our new Technical Crew Program offers those in middle or high school the opportunity to work behind the scenes with professional artists to learn Scenic Design, Costume Design, Stage Management, Set Construction, Scenic Artistry, Basics of Lighting, Sound and Prop Creation.
To apply for the Technical crew program for this production, please complete the Technical Crew Application form (available at www.wcparksandrec.com) and submit it to meganhardgrave@gmail.com by September 8 or turn in the form at the auditions on September 8. The Crew activity fee is $25.
The Star Bright Players are an award-winning Children’s Theatre Group sponsored by the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department. This popular theatre program encourages local children ages 7 through high school seniors to “take the stage, spread their wings and soar amongst the stars.” The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department produces two full scale musical productions a year and holds open auditions in February and September. Elf The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization benefitting the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTub
