Gallery 7 Theatre is holding open auditions for its November production of Peter and the Starcatcher on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the theatre’s administration and rehearsal hall, #100 – 34595 3rd Ave., Abbotsford.
The audition is open to all community performers ages 14 to 75.
A young orphan and his mates are shipped from England to a far off-island. On the voyage, they meet the precocious Molly, a Starcatcher-in-Training, who tells them that a certain trunk on board carries a magical cargo that must not fall in to the wrong hands.
When their ship is attacked by the fearsome pirate, Black Stache, a thrilling adventure ensues where unwilling comrades unite and unlikely heroes emerge. This Tony Award-winning play explores the depths of greed and despair as well as the bonds of friendship, duty and love.
“Peter and the Starcatcher promises to be a wildly entertaining adventure for audiences,” says executive/artistic director, Ken Hildebrandt. “The show also provides performers of all backgrounds and experience levels to really sink their teeth in to some really fun roles.”
Those who audition will be asked to sing acapella, 16 bars of music from their favourite musical at the audition. Anyone who would like to work behind the scenes as assistant stage managers, running crew, technicians or as other production team volunteers are also encouraged to attend the audition.
Peter and the Starcatcher will be directed by John Trottier and will run Nov. 10, 11, and 15-18 at 7:30 p.m. with discount matinees on Nov. 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. at the Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way. Rehearsals will commence the week of Sept. 11.
To register for the audition, or for more information, please contact Gallery 7 Theatre at 604-504-5940 or visit www.gallery7theatre.com.