Cal U. sets auditions for ‘The Happy Elf’
California University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Music and Theatre, along with Mon Valley Dance Council, will audition performers for roles in December’s production of “The Happy Elf.”
The show will feature dancers and “triple threats” – performers who can act, sing and dance.
Auditions for male and female performers of all ages and abilities will be held Sept. 10 in Steele Hall. Those who audition should report 30 minutes before their scheduled audition times to the Blaney Theater lobby entrance at the rear of Steele Hall.
Performers auditioning for actor/singer/dancer roles should prepare a musical-theater selection between 16 and 32 bars in length and arrive ready to dance.
The schedule is as follows:
• 10 a.m. to noon – Dancers only, 5 to adult. No singing or acting is required.
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Five- to 12-year-olds, under 5 feet tall. Bring sheet music; there will be no a cappella singing or recorded accompaniment. Bring clothing and shoes for the dance portion. In addition to an active chorus, the roles of Molly, Curtis and Norbert’s “mini-me” will be filled.
• 2 to 4 p.m. – Teens and adults (ensemble). Bring sheet music; there will be no a cappella singing or recorded accompaniment. Bring clothing and shoes for the dance portion. Roles include a smooth-singing Santa and Mrs. Santa; elves of various types; and cranky residents of Bluesville who sing the blues.
“The Happy Elf” will be performed at 7 p.m. Dec. 8-10, with matinees at 2 p.m. Dec. 10 and 11. For more information, call 724-938-4220 or email pagen@calu.edu.