The 5th Avenue Theatre Announces
Auditions for MAME
Casting for Auntie Mame's 'Young Patrick' To be Held November 17
SEATTLE - The 5th Avenue Theatre will hold auditions for the role of Young Patrick in this season's upcoming production of MAME, playing February 9 - March 2, 2008. Rehearsals begin January 12. Auditions will be held Saturday, November 17 from 10 am - 2 pm at Theatre Puget Sound, 4th floor of Seattle Center House, 305 Harrison St. Seattle, WA 98109.
Boys between the ages of 8 and 15 are encouraged to audition. All must have a strong soprano singing voice, acting ability and move well. Most rehearsals will take place during afternoons, evenings and weekends, but children should be prepared to miss some school during the rehearsals and performances. Young actors should prepare one song (one verse and one chorus only) in addition the music and dialogue scene they will receive after making an appointment.
Character Description: Young Patrick is a clean-cut and thoughtful 10-year-old boy from the 1920s who comes to live with his eccentric Auntie Mame. Carries much of the acting throughout Act One and beginning of Act Two. Must have strong acting ability, move well, and a very strong soprano singing voice.
All auditioners must bring a photo and resume (if available) as well as current contact information. Professional headshots are not required. A school photo is acceptable. Photos and resumes will not be returned.
Auditions are by appointment only. Parents and guardians who wish their child to audition must call The 5th Avenue Theatre at (206) 625-1418, Monday through Friday 10 am - 4pm. They will receive information on music and sides needed for the audition when the appointment is scheduled.
The 5th Avenue Theatre is Seattle's premier musical theater. In 1980, the non-profit 5th Avenue Theatre began producing and presenting top-quality live musical theater for the cultural enrichment of the Northwest community. The 5th Avenue Theatre maintains a subscription audience of 24,000 and an annual attendance of more than 225,000. It ranks among the nation’s largest and most respected musical theater companies. The theater is committed to encouraging the next generation of theatergoers through its Educational Outreach Program which includes: The Adventure Musical Theatre Touring Company, The 5th Avenue High School Musical Theatre Awards, First Friday Workshops, the Student Matinee Program and Spotlight Nights. Unique in its Chinese-inspired design, the exquisite theater opened in 1926 as a venue for vaudeville and film. Today, under the leadership of Managing Director Marilynn Sheldon and Producing Artistic Director David Armstrong, The 5th Avenue Theatre continues to achieve the highest standards in all aspects of artistic endeavors and facility operations, while preserving its artistic, architectural and historic legacy. Visit www.5thavenue.org.