Summer theatre auditions, interviews March 10

WINONA, Minn. - Gilmore Creek Summer Theatre will hold actor auditions and technical interviews on Saturday, March 10, at Saint Mary's University's Performance Center.
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GCST's six-week repertory season includes the comedy “Lend Me a Tenor” and the musical “Showtune: Celebrating the Words and Music of Jerry Herman.” The company will give four performances a week from July 5 to Aug. 5 at SMU's Page Theatre.

Actors should bring a headshot and resumé, and prepare two contrasting monologues (not to exceed three minutes). Actors who can sing should also prepare two song selections (ballad and up-tempo, not exceeding two minutes) and bring their own battery-operated media player (cassette, CD, MP-3) for accompaniment. A cappella singing is not permitted. Technicians should bring a resumé and portfolio in their area of interest.

The acting company will consist of eight performers, some of whom will have additional technical responsibilities. Technical positions available include technical director, lighting designer(s), costume designer, costume shop supervisor, two stage managers, scenic artist, technician/master electrician, set construction/carpenter, and costume technician.

Contract dates for actors run from June 4 to Aug. 6. Technician contracts vary, depending on position, from May 13 to Aug. 8. Salaries vary from $250 to $350 per week, depending on duties. Housing is provided on the SMU Winona campus.

To schedule an audition time, actors should contact artistic director Judy Myers at (507) 457-6686 and technicians should contact production manager Kit Mayer at (507) 457-1717. More information about GCST is available at www.smumn.edu/gcst.