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The Grand Marais Playhouse presented the Excellence in Theater Arts Award to High School seniors Elsa Garry and Greta Roth following the final performance of The Half-life of Marie Curie. The stellar performances by the actors in the two-woman show exemplified their talent and dedication to theater. Both have been a part of the Grand Marais Playhouse family since early elementary school years. The Playhouse Award includes a $250 award.
Next up are a series of auditions as the Playhouse prepares for summer productions celebrating the 50th season. We need the community to come out for auditions and to help backstage in order to make this a successful season. Please join us!
On April 11 at 3:30 p.m. the Playhouse will hold auditions for the rock musical We Will Rock You young@ part, featuring the music of Queen. Auditions are open to all community members ages 11 to 18. Rehearsals will vary by roll through May, focusing on learning the music and then be held as a summer camp June 13-23 where choreography will be added to the rehearsals. Performances will be June 24-26 and July 1-3.
Elsa Garry and Greta Roth are the 2022 Excellence in Theater Award recipients. Photo courtesy of Sue Hennessy
Roles are Galileo, Scaramouche, Killer Queen, Khashoggi, Buddy, Oz, Brit, Secret police, Gaga kids/Teen Queens, the Bohemians.
This will be directed by Sue Hennessy with Vocal Director, Amanda Engstrom and choreographer, Christine Curtis.
On April 18 at 7 p.m. the Playhouse will hold auditions for the Olivier Award winning play Rotterdam by Jon Brittain. The Playhouse will hold a public reading of the play for those interested in auditioning on Thursday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. The play takes place in Rotterdam and Alice has finally plucked up the courage to email her parents and tell them she’s gay. But before she can hit send, her girlfriend reveals that he has always identified as a man and now wants to start living as one. Now Alice must face a question she never thought she’d ask . . . does this mean she’s straight? A bittersweet comedy about gender, sexuality and being a long way from home. Performances are June 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. The author has requested the following casting requirements: Trans representation is really important. The character of Adrian is a trans man and every effort should be made to cast a trans, non-binary or gender queer actor in the part. This may mean looking beyond the usual pool of actors, proactively seeking out trans, non-binary or gender queer performers, and/or holding an extended audition period to accommodate this search. Trans, non-binary and gender queer actors should also be invited to audition for the other roles and every effort should be made to make the production as inclusive as possible.
Roles are Alice, Adrian, Lelani and Josh. Rehearsals are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. but may be adjusted by the ensemble following casting. The play will be directed by Sue Hennessy
On April 25 at 6:30 p.m. the Playhouse will hold auditions for Little Shop of Horrors. Vocal rehearsals will begin in May building to Sunday – Thursday rehearsals in mid-June. Schedule will vary by role. The role of Audrey will be played by Tina Hegg Raway. Auditions will be for the following roles: Seymour, Mr. Mushnik, Orin, Voice of the Plant, and Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon.
This will be directed by Sue Hennessy with Vocal Director, Amanda Engstrom and choreographer, Christine Curtis.
More show and audition information can be found on the Playhouse website grandmaraisplayhouse.com.
All people coming to auditions should bring a complete conflict schedule with them for Sunday – Thursdays between auditions and the performances. Also see audition requirements on Playhouse website. The Playhouse strives to have no barrier to participation, please come join us.
These productions cannot happen without a cast and a crew. Crew members are needed for light board operator, 2 sound operators, stage manager and backstage crew. Each play needs people to help with set, costumes, and props. Please! Come be a part of this wonderful community experience. We need you!
The Playhouse is hiring! The following positions are open. Office manager, Student Summer Interns. Director for Blythe Spirit.
Contact Sue Hennessy at sue@grandmaraisplayhouse.com with any questions.
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