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Syracuse Stage Producing Peter Pan in 2015/16 Season
Youth Auditions to be Held on March 27 & 28 for Two Roles
(Syracuse, NY)—“All children grow up, except one.” So begins a magical adventure that has been delighting children (and grown-ups) for more than 100 years. Journey to Neverland with Peter Pan, Wendy, Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, Tiger Lily, and all of J. M. Barrie’s memorable characters in the high-flying musical adaptation of Peter Pan, running November 28, 2015 through January 3, 2016 as part of Syracuse Stage’s upcoming 2015/16 Season.
Youth Auditions will be held on March 27 and 28 for Malachi Emmanuel, Stephanie Umoh, and two Peter Pan roles: Michael, 8-10 years old, and John, Levonn L. Owens in the Syracuse Stage 10-13 years old. Local youth of all ethnicities are production of Caroline, or Change. encouraged to audition. The roles will require some theatrical flying, which will be coordinated by a professional flying effects company. Children wishing to audition should prepare a 1 minute monologue or poem, and up to 16 bars of music sung a cappella or accompanied on piano (please bring sheet music for the piano accompanist.) To schedule an audition, contact Chris Botek at 315-443-4008 or [email protected].
With such songs as "I'm Flying”, “I Won't Grow Up”, and "Never Never Land,” Peter Pan is a beloved musical that has delighted audiences around the world.
“I am so excited to see this fantastical production take flight next holiday season,” said Timothy Bond, Producing Artistic Director at Syracuse Stage. “We look forward to connecting with many families, through performances and through our audition process. We have had some amazing young people in our productions of A Christmas Carol, The Miracle Worker, A Christmas Story, Caroline, or Change, and many more throughout our 42 seasons of producing world-class professional theatre in Central New York.”
Helming the Syracuse Stage production of Peter Pan is director Paul Barnes, who previously directed the Syracuse Stage productions of White Christmas and The Miracle Worker. The musical director is Brian Cimmet (Hairspray), and the choreographer is Anthony Salatino (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and Little Women, among others.)
Peter Pan will be co-produced with the Department of Drama in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts. In addition to featuring local children, the 28-member cast will be comprised of students from Syracuse University’s Department of Drama, and professional actors from around the country.
Tickets for Peter Pan will be available first to Season Ticket Holders. Current Season Ticket Holders will have the opportunity to renew their seats when the entire 2015/16 Season is announced in the coming weeks. New Season Tickets will be available to the general public this summer. Tickets for individual shows will go on sale this fall. For more information and updates, visit www.syracusestage.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
ABOUT SYRACUSE STAGE
Syracuse Stage is Central New York’s premier professional theatre. Founded in 1974, Stage has produced more than 300 plays in over 40 seasons including a number of world, American, and East Coast premieres. Each season 70,000 patrons enjoy an adventurous mix of new plays, and bold interpretations of classics and musicals, featuring the finest theatre artists. In addition, Stage maintains a vital educational outreach program that annually serves more than 15,000 students from 14 counties. A solid core of subscribers and supporters helps keep Syracuse Stage a vibrant artistic presence in Central New York. Additional support comes from the government, foundations, corporations and Syracuse University. Syracuse Stage is a constituent of the Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theatre, and a member of the Arts and Cultural Leadership Alliance (ACLA), the University Hill Corporation and the East Genesee Regent Association. Syracuse Stage is a member of The League of Resident Theatres (LORT), the largest professional theatre association in the country.
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