The San Benito Stage Company has had a busy season so far in 2012,
with their dinner theater show, "Lend Me Tenor," wrapping in February;
the spring children's musical, "Narnia" in April; and now they are
gearing up for their annual summer production.
Auditions are being
held Friday and Saturday. They are open to anyone who wants to take the
stage, age 8 to adult, with tryouts for a role in "Big River: The
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." The play is based on a Rodger &
Hammerstein musical about Mark Twain's well-known literary character.
The
Broadway production of the show won seven Tony Awards when it had its
run in the 1980s, including wins for best musical and best score. The
local San Benito County version of the show will be directed by Sarah
Smith and produced by Anne Hall.
Auditions
The
San Benito Stage Company will host auditions for its summer show,
Rodger & Hammerstein’s “Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry
Finn.” Auditions are May 11 at 6:30 p.m., and May 12 at 10 a.m., at the
Granada Theater, 336 Fifth St., in Hollister. Auditions are open to
children age 8 through adult. Those trying out should prepare an
audition song, bring sheet music and comfortable shoes for dancing. The
show will be July 13, 14,15, 30,21,22, 27, 28 and 29. Details: 636-0122
or www.sanbenitostage.org.
