[Capdist-auditions] Auditions for BRIGHT STAR at Fort Salem Theater

[Kyle West]

Bright Star Auditions

Fort Salem Theater announces* auditions for* *Bright Star* on *Monday, July
11 and Tuesday, July 12,* with callbacks by invitation only on Wednesday,
July 13. All roles listed are currently available and are open to actors of
all ethnicities and gender identities. All performers must be fully
vaccinated by the start of rehearsals.

To schedule your audition appointment, visit
https://forms.gle/wEKByiFAa5cdYcDa7

Performers are asked to prepare approximately 1 minute of any Broadway or
bluegrass style song whichever shows you off best. An accompanist will be
provided. Singing from the show is welcome, but not required. Cold readings
from the script and a dance call will be offered at callbacks. Those unable
to attend in-person auditions should submit a video to Kyle at FortSalem.com
no later than Thursday, July 7th.

This is approximately a 7-week commitment only. Rehearsals will typically
be Sundays from 6PM-10PM, Monday-Thursday from 7PM-10PM and occasional
Saturday mornings, pending the availability of the cast and the needs of
the show. However, the actual schedule will be determined by the cast and
directors availability. A full calendar will be provided by the first
rehearsal. Each actor will receive a minimum of two complimentary tickets.
In celebration of Fort Salem Theater’s 50th Anniversary Season, actors who
participate in 2022 productions will also receive a free 12-month
invitation to opening weekends for all MainStage productions. At this time,
housing, travel & performance stipends are not available.

All ages and types invited to audition. Although there is some
dance/movement, primarily looking for strong singing actors. Also seeking
those who play bluegrass instruments of all kinds.

Directed & Choreographed by: Dennis J. Clark
Music Directed by: TBD
Stage Managed by: TBD
Audition dates: Monday, July 11, Tuesday, July 12, callbacks by invitation
only on Wednesday, July 13
Production dates: September 30-October 9, 2022
First rehearsal: On or around August 21st.

*TO SEE A BRIGHT STAR CHARACTER BREAKDOWN, VISIT
WWW.FORTSALEM.COM/AUDITIONS <http://WWW.FORTSALEM.COM/AUDITIONS>. *

*About the director: Dennis J. Clark* is a New York native, born and raised
in the center of the state in New Hartford, NY.  He received a BA from the
State University of New York at Geneseo in Music – Vocal Performance,
Musical Theatre and Communications.  After college, Dennis relocated to New
York City and pursued acting full time.  He has worked as an artist from
New York to Florida to California and everywhere in between.  As a
performer, Dennis has been involved with the creation of world-premiere
musicals and original cast productions.

He has performed, directed and choreographed all over the United States for
regional theaters, touring productions, outdoor amphitheaters and various
other venues.  Dennis is an accomplished teacher, as well as a singer,
dancer, actor, director, and choreographer.  He has privately taught and
directed for Walnut Hill School for the Arts in Natick, MA and Stagedoor
Manor in the Catskills.  Dennis is a proud member of Actors Equity, the
professional union of stage actors, and the Society of Stage Directors and
Choreographers.  Most recently he finished his term as Artistic Director of
the Ritz Theatre in Sheffield, AL.

*Kyle West *(he/him)
Executive & Artistic Director, Fort Salem Theater
*A:* 11 E. Broadway | Salem, NY 12865 (mail to: PO Box 10 | Salem, NY 12865)
*M:* 508-292-1497 *E:* Kyle <http://goog_65929712>@FortSalem.com
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