Submitted by Dic Wheeler, Oddfellows Playhouse
(August 31, 2022) — Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company 2022 announces auditions for “Journey to the West,” a contemporary adaptation of a 16th century classic Chinese novel created by Mary Zimmerman. The play combines comedy, adventure and satire in a moving allegory of human perseverance and ingenuity.
Oddfellows Playhouse is located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown. Audition dates are September 12, 2022 and September 15, 2022 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Anyone wishing to audition should:
*Register for one of the two evenings by emailing info@oddfellows.org or calling (860) 347-6143.
*Arrive on time; dress to move; be prepared to stay the entire two-and-a-half hours.
*Open to anyone ages 14 – 20 who is looking for a powerful and challenging performance experience this fall.
*Everyone who auditions and commits to the rehearsal and production schedule will be cast.
Rehearsals begin September 19, 2022 and will be held on Mondays and Thursdays, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Performance dates are November 10 -12, and 18 – 19, 2022.
“Journey to the West” will be directed by Missy Burmeister, a seasoned and visionary theater artist who teaches Theater at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts and directs Looking-In Theater.
Tuition for Teen Rep is $300. Financial aid or work-study are available for all who need it.
Email info@oddfellows.org to register for one of the two auditions, or call (860) 347-6143 for more information.
Photo by Bill DeKine
