YPT to hold open auditions for Disney’s 'The Little Mermaid' Nov. 13

Published: 10/26/2016

Young People’s Theatre will hold open auditions for Disney’s The Little Mermaid from noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building auditorium on the St. Charles Community College campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. 

Auditions are open to ages 8 to 19 and will consist of a dance that will be taught, followed by a song that will be taught and a cold reading from the script. A 1-2 minute cutting of a Broadway repertoire song should be prepared and brought in with an accompaniment CD or MP3 track. Children auditioning should wear comfortable clothes and shoes and must be accompanied by an adult. Callbacks will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16.

Performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday, March 17, and Friday, March 24; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 18, and Saturday, March 25; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19, and Sunday, March 26. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com or by calling 636-922-8233. 

For more information, call the SCC Continuing Education Department at 636-922-8233.

For 30 seasons, Young People’s Theatre has been dedicated to providing training and experience in the theater and performing arts to children and their families. 

St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.