The family musical “Meet Me in St. Louis” is based on the 1944 heartwarming film of the same name. Director Kathryn Ferguson is holding open auditions at Theatre 29 tonight. With the list of roles available here’s Rebecca Havely…
Auditions will be held tonight, October 9, at 6:30 p.m. on the Theatre 29 mainstage. Veteran director Kathryn Ferguson is seeking a cast of 25-28 singers. The roles include Mr. and Mrs. Smith, in their 40s; their 19-year-old son; and four daughters, ages 8 to 18; a grandfather type; some middle-age men and women; and some males and females ages 16 to 20. Please also attend auditions if interested in technical assistance such as stagehands, set builders, or costume construction. “Meet Me in St. Louis” features memorable musical numbers such as “The Boy Next Door,” “The Trolley Song,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”
Auditions will consist of cold readings and movement, dress comfortably. Bring a karaoke or non-vocal backing track on CD, or on a mobile device with a speaker “Meet Me in St. Louis” will run four weekends November 24 through December 17. For ticket information visit theatre29.org or call the Theatre 29 box office at 760-361-4151.