Joplin Little Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for the first two shows of the 2021-22 season.
The first audition is for the musical comedy Plaid Tidings. Auditions will be held on Monday and Tuesday, August 2 & 3, 2021 at Joplin Little Theatre. Starting time will be 7:00 pm. “The boys are back in town! Frankie, Jinx, Sparky, and Smudge from Forever Plaid return to Earth for a second time to lend their heavenly harmony to the Christmas season.” The production will be directed by Carolyn McGowan. The show requires 4 males ages 17 and older. Vocal Parts needed are tenor, tenor/baritone, baritone, and bass. They must be able to sing, read music, and harmonize well. Please have 16-32 bars of prepared music showcasing your voice. You must provide a sound track or sheet music. Additional reading from the script will be required. Performance dates are December 1 – 5, 2021.
The second audition is for the stage play Clue: On Stage, which will be directed by Tegan Whited. Auditions will take place at Joplin Little Theatre at 7:00 pm on Monday & Tuesday, August 9 & 10, 2021. “The classic board game comes to life on stage and all the suspects are present: Colonel Mustard, Mrs. White, Mrs. Peacock, Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, and Mr. Green.” The show requires 6 male and 5 female actors ages 20 and older. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. The show requires a strong ensemble. The production will be September 29 – October 2, 2021.
For more information, call the Joplin Little Theatre office at 417-623-3638 during office hours – Monday through Thursday – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
