Timber Lake Playhouse, the professional, non-profit summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will hold auditions for qualified musicians for their summer season on Sunday, April 27, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at the theatre in Mount Carroll, IL. Auditions for children for the theatre’s upcoming production of “Les Miserables” will follow at 4:00.
All musicals at TLP utilize paid area musicians. The 53rd summer season will include these musicals: ” Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” “The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein,” “Les Miserables,” and “Shout! The Mod Musical.” Auditions for Bass (upright and electric), Woodwinds, Percussion, Guitar, Brass, and Strings will begin at 2:00.
Musicians will be seen in ten-minute appointments. They should be prepared to play a selection of their choosing and might be asked to sight-read from one of the shows.
For an appointment, please call the theatre at 815-244-2035. TLP is located at 8215 Black Oak Road in Mount Carroll, IL. Performance dates and rehearsal schedules can be found at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.
Auditions for the roles of Gavroche, Young Cosette, and Young Eponine in “Les Miserables” will begin at 4:00. The playhouse is seeking a boy aged 8-12 for Gavroche who is a very strong singer and is comfortable on stage. Girls ages 8-10, who are strong singers and very comfortable on stage are encouraged to audition for Young Cosette and Young Eponine. All children should bring a song to sing in the style of the show; they may sing from the show, as well. An accompanist will be provided. These roles are not paid, but a travel stipend may be arranged. All ethnicities are encouraged to attend. Please call the theatre at 815-244-2035 to sign up for auditions.
Additional auditions for children for “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and adults for “Young Frankenstein” will be held in May. Performers and musicians must be available for all scheduled performances and rehearsals. More information is available at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.
Timber Lake Playhouse programs are supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, through Federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.