Forestburgh Playhouse to audition local children

FORESTBURGH, NY — The Forestburgh Playhouse is seeking up to 20 local boys and girls for featured roles in this summer’s productions of “The King and I” and “Gypsy.” It will hold auditions on Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Liberty Middle School on 145 Buckley Street in Liberty.

Children aged seven to 13 who sing well, all physical types, are needed for royal princes and princesses in The King and I. Two boys aged 10 to 14 are sought for featured roles of Louis and Prince Chululongkorn in “The King and I;” two girls aged nine to 12 who sing well are sought for featured roles of Baby June and Baby Louise in “Gypsy;” and four boys aged eight to 14 who sing well are sought to play newsboys in “Gypsy.”

“It’s going to be a big summer for children this year at the Forestburgh Playhouse,” said producer Norman Duttweiler. “We’re presenting two shows that feature children. In both shows, we’re looking for both featured roles and children’s ensemble roles. Depending upon availability, some children may be cast in both shows, and even some of the children’s shows. Previous stage experience is helpful, especially for the featured roles, but not necessarily required.”

Children should be prepared to sing. They can either bring a musical selection with sheet music, or they can sing “Happy Birthday” by themselves. The audition will be held on a first-come first-served basis. Children will sign up when they arrive at Liberty Middle School on the morning of the audition, and they will be auditioned in the order they signed up.

For more information call FBPlayhouse.com.