Seussical Jr.
Seussical Jr. marks the return of our SummerStarz program from a three-year hiatus. The program is a mixture of rehearsal, performance, and camp. Cast members in SummerStarz will rehearse Seussical Jr. for 3 weeks and tour the show around the greater Richmond community on the 4th week.
Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that’s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
Ages:
Rising 4th to 8th graders.
Auditions:
Thursday, April 11 from 6:30pm-8:30pm OR Sunday, April 14 from 2pm-4pm
To Audition:
Auditionees should prepare 32 bars (about 1 minute) of a contemporary musical theatre song of their choice. Alternatively, they may prepare the song attached in the audition info packet.
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang explore life’s great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship. This production will be performed for thousands at DOGWOOD DELL as part of this summer’s Festival of Arts.
Ages:
Rising 8th graders to graduating seniors
Auditions:
Thursday, April 11 from 6:30pm-8:30pm OR Sunday, April 14 from 2pm-4pm
To Audition:
Auditionees should prepare 32 bars (about 1 minute) of a contemporary musical theatre song of their choice. Alternatively, they may prepare the song attached in the audition info packet.
Touring Ensemble 2024-2025
This dedicated company of performers showcases their talents year-round at a variety of events held in the Richmond Community. Ensemble members participate in weekly rehearsals consisting of training in theatre, music, and dance. The SPARC Touring Ensemble gains experience performing in dynamic settings, building the adaptability and composure necessary for live, public performance.
Auditions for Touring Ensemble are competitive as existing cast members are not required to re-audition each year to continue with the group.
Ages:
Rising 8th-12th graders
Auditions:
Tuesday, June 4 from 6pm-8pm
To Audition:
Auditionees should prepare 32 bars (about 1 minute) of any style song that shows off their vocal range.
New Voices for the Theater
2024 Acting Company
New Voices for the Theater is seeking actors of all ages for the 34th annual Festival of New Works. Actors are needed to fill the roles in four productions that will rehearse in person at SPARC Monday, July 22 to Thursday, July 25, from 6-8pm. Tech rehearsal for all four plays will take place on Friday, July 26, 2024.
Character descriptions are not available at this time but will be announced in the spring of 2024. Complete an application and submit a one-minute contemporary monologue by June 17th to be considered. All actors will be notified about casting by July 1st. If cast, there is an honorarium that will be paid at the end of the festival.
Please email your video audition with your name in the subject line to Heather Falks at hfalks@sparcrichmond.org.