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Playhouse holding auditions for 'Music Man' on Monday

By Bill Moss, Published: February 27, 2016

Flat Rock Playhouse will hold youth performer auditions for The Music Man on Monday, Feb. 29.
Directed and choreographed by former YouTheatre alumni and Broadway choreographer Chase Brock, The Music Man will feature a large ensemble of young performers aged 8 through 18. Rehearsal and performances will be from May 23 through July 9, with eight shows a week.
The Playhouse is seeking young performers for the featured roles of Winthrop Paroo and Amaryllis. Winthrop, 10, is the shy introverted little brother of town librarian and piano teacher Marian Paroo. He also speaks with a lisp. Amaryllis, also 10, is Marian’s young piano student who is enamored with Winthrop. Both young actors need to be able to sing and move well.
Auditions will take place on the Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage Monday, Feb. 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. Those auditioning must prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre song and be prepared to learn a short dance combination. Young boys interested in the role of Winthrop in are strongly encouraged to review the song “Gary, Indiana” from the show.