Phipps stages ‘Joseph’ this summer

Auditions for “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, are at The Phipps Center Monday and Tuesday, April 20 and 21, at 6 p.m. for the children’s chorus and 7:30 p.m. for adults, as well as Sunday, April 26, at 7 p.m. for adults. Callbacks are Tuesday, April 28, at 7 p.m.

Director Beth Reidenbach is looking for a large cast of adults of all ages as well as children ages 12 to 16 (by Sept. 1) for the children’s chorus. Sign-in will begin 20 minutes prior to the auditions, which will be performed in small groups.

All roles include singing and dancing, so all auditioning will be asked to learn a dance routine and sing. Actors may bring 16 measures of a prepared song. An accompanist will be provided. A familiar song will be taught during auditions for those who do not bring their own music.

Rehearsals begin the week of May 10. Twelve performances are scheduled from July 10-Aug. 2 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. on the main stage.

Reidenbach is working with music director Ruth Ashwood and choreographer Melissa Huber. Call The Phipps at (715) 386-2305.

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