CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Community Theatre is preparing for its August production of “My Fair Lady” and has announced a full slate of audition dates for local performers interested in joining the cast.
According to Cullman Community Theatre’s posted audition information, prospective cast members should attend one of three general audition time slots: Friday, May 15, from 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m.-noon; or Saturday, May 16, from 1-5 p.m.
An ensemble dance call is also scheduled for Sunday, May 17, from 2-5 p.m.
Auditions will be held at the Train Depot at Depot Park, next to Festhalle.
Those auditioning are asked to prepare a 32-bar cut of a song in the style of the show, roughly one verse and one chorus, along with a one-minute monologue that may be either dramatic or comedic.
Performers should also be prepared for cold reads from the script. A speaker will be available for accompaniment tracks.
Casting is open to performers from ninth grade through adults, with limited ensemble roles available for children ages 8-13.
Cullman Community Theatre has directed interested participants to review character descriptions and dance materials prior to auditions at http://Linktr.ee/mycct.
Rehearsals are scheduled to begin June 1. The posted rehearsal calendar lists Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m., along with some Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. A full rehearsal schedule will be available at auditions.
Performance dates for “My Fair Lady” are scheduled for Aug. 13-16.
Questions may be directed to director Kristy McCrickard at kristymccrickard@gmail.com.
Cullman Community Theatre has remained active in local arts programming in recent months, with Tribune reporting in February noting the organization’s production of “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical” as part of Cullman’s ongoing community arts efforts.
“My Fair Lady” auditions at a glance
What: Auditions for “My Fair Lady”
Where: Train Depot at Depot Park, next to Festhalle
When:
- Friday, May 15, 5-9 p.m.
- Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m.-noon
- Saturday, May 16, 1-5 p.m.
- Ensemble dance call Sunday, May 17, 2-5 p.m.
Who can audition:
- Ninth-grade through adult
- Limited roles for ages 8-13
What to prepare:
- 32-bar cut of a song
- One-minute monologue
- Be ready for cold reads
Rehearsals begin: June 1
Show dates: Aug. 13-16
More info: http://Linktr.ee/mycct
Contact: kristymccrickard@gmail.com
