MONROE - Open auditions for Monroe Arts Center's 2009 Showcase of Talent variety show will be held in November. For the 11th consecutive year, the Monroe Arts Center will host this annual event that gives area talent in the performing arts a chance to showcase their skills. Open auditions for this variety show will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13 and from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Monroe Arts Center, located at 1315 11th St. in Monroe.
Any interested individuals with performing arts talents are encouraged to audition. Auditions are open to adults and children, as well as any size group. The Showcase director and selection panel will specifically be looking to include entertainment of all types in the genres of music theatre, dance (jazz, ballet, modern, ethnic/folk, etc.), and comedy (stand-up, skits, etc.)
The Showcase of Talent is a non-scripted show. All performers are required to audition their act in full, up to a maximum of six minutes in length. In addition, performers are expected to wear their performance attire or costume for their audition. Those individuals or acts not wearing appropriate performance attire or costume will forfeit their audition slot. Those selected to participate in the Showcase are required to attend two mandatory technical rehearsals scheduled at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12 and Thursday, Jan. 15.
The 2009 Showcase of Talent performances will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 16 and 17, 2009 in the Monroe High School Performing Arts Center. Reserved seat tickets for this event are $10 and are available for sale at the Monroe Arts Center box office. For additional audition details, to request an audition form, or purchase tickets call the Monroe Arts Center at (608) 325-5700 or online at www.monroeartscenter.com.
Any interested individuals with performing arts talents are encouraged to audition. Auditions are open to adults and children, as well as any size group. The Showcase director and selection panel will specifically be looking to include entertainment of all types in the genres of music theatre, dance (jazz, ballet, modern, ethnic/folk, etc.), and comedy (stand-up, skits, etc.)
The Showcase of Talent is a non-scripted show. All performers are required to audition their act in full, up to a maximum of six minutes in length. In addition, performers are expected to wear their performance attire or costume for their audition. Those individuals or acts not wearing appropriate performance attire or costume will forfeit their audition slot. Those selected to participate in the Showcase are required to attend two mandatory technical rehearsals scheduled at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12 and Thursday, Jan. 15.
The 2009 Showcase of Talent performances will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 16 and 17, 2009 in the Monroe High School Performing Arts Center. Reserved seat tickets for this event are $10 and are available for sale at the Monroe Arts Center box office. For additional audition details, to request an audition form, or purchase tickets call the Monroe Arts Center at (608) 325-5700 or online at www.monroeartscenter.com.
