LASALLE — Director Robert Kinsella has announced that auditions for Stage 212’s summer 2014 production of “Annie,” the heartwarming musical by Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin and Thomas Meehan, will be April 26 and 27 at the theater, 700 First St. in LaSalle.
Saturday auditions will begin at 4 p.m. for orphans and 7 p.m. for adults. The Sunday audition, beginning at 1 p.m., is for those in either group unable to attend Saturday. Callbacks will be Sunday at 5 p.m.
Kinsella will be casting teens and adults in a variety of roles. Girls going into grades 2-10 will be considered for orphans. No preparation is necessary to audition. Those auditioning will be taught a song to sing and some choreography during the audition process. They should come dressed to move, with dance shoes or tennis shoes — no flip-flops or boots.
Rehearsals for “Annie” will begin in May and will be held on Wednesday and Friday evenings as well as Saturday afternoons. Performance dates are July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26, with the possibility of added performances as ticket sales warrant. Absolutely no conflicts will be allowed after July 1.
The production staff also includes music director Phil Grant and choreographer Ronda Grigalunas.
For more information, call the Stage 212 box office at 815-224-3025. Stage 212 auditions are open to all regardless of prior theatrical experience.