Bureau County Republican

Casting call for Stage 212’s ‘First Date’

LASALLE — Director Reid Tomasson has announced auditions for Stage 212’s 2019 off-season production, “First Date,” the musical comedy by Alan Zachary, Michael Weiner and Austin Winsberg, will be at 6 p.m. Monday, July 22, and Tuesday, July 23, at the theater, 700 First St. in LaSalle.

Tomasson will be casting 12-15 people, including one male lead, one female lead, additional male and female supporting roles and an ensemble.

The casting age range is generally young adult, but there are opportunities for older actors. All actors must be over age 16 to audition.

All auditioners must come prepared with a 60- to 90-second a cappella musical selection. For those interested, there will be an opportunity to perform a cold reading from the script. Those auditioning should also come prepared with all conflicts and availability. Familiarity with the script is not required to audition. For more information, visit www.stage212.org.

“First Date” will be presented Sept. 20-22.

Stage 212 auditions are open to all, regardless of prior theatrical experience.