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MATC PERFORMING
ARTS HOLDS AUDITIONS FOR "WORKING"
Based on the book written by Studs Terkel, Working is an energetic
musical that explores the lives of people at work, whether they are waitresses,
parking lot attendants or schoolteachers. Madison Area Technical College
(MATC) Performing Arts will present Working by Stephen Schwartz
(Godspell) and Nina Faso as the second production of the 2000-2001 season.
The music for Working was created by Stephen Schwartz, Micki Grant,
Craig Carnelia, Mary Rodgers and James Taylor. Auditions for the show
will be held on Tuesday, January 9 and Wednesday, January 10, 2001, from
7:00 - 10:00 pm in the Mitby Theater on the MATC Truax Campus, 3550 Anderson
Street.
Working
explores the American workday from the Monday morning blues to the second
shift blahs using the original words of some common men and women. Twenty-six
workers, including a corporate executive, newsboy, gas man, housewife,
fireman, waitress, millworker, sailor, etc. sing and talk about their
jobs, defining not only their daily grind, but their hopes and aspirations
as well.
Roles are available
for 25-30 men and women, aged 10-70. Specific roles for actors of color
are available. Those wishing to audition should prepare one song from
a Broadway show and a monologue from any play that highlights range and
talent. Total time for each audition (including song and monologue) is
limited to four minutes or less. An accompanist will be provided. Auditioners
should bring two copies of clearly marked music. Since the show is highly
choreographed and staged, each actor auditioning will be required to dance
in a small group choreography session and should dress accordingly.
The production
will be produced and directed by Wm. Patrick Barlow, with vocal direction
by Bill Bush, choreography by Robin Fonfara, orchestra by Jeff Peronto,
stage management by Chris Lechner and lighting design by Corey Helser.
There will be seven performances of Working on March 9, 10, 11, 15, 16,
17, and 18 in the Mitby Theater at the MATC-Truax Campus.
Scripts and taped
soundtrack selections are available from MATC Performing Arts, Room 107,
on the MATC Truax Campus. Scripts and tapes also are on reserve for use
in the MATC Information Resources Center (library), at the Truax Campus.
For more detailed information on the production or the audition process
please contact Wm. Patrick Barlow at 246-6572.
MATC is one of
the largest of the Wisconsin Technical College System's 16 colleges. It
provides a comprehensive curriculum of technical, liberal arts and science,
adult basic education and life enrichment studies and activities, as well
as customized employee training. MATC provides training in more than 100
career programs. It awards associate degrees, vocational diplomas and
certificates, and offers non-degree courses. The college serves all or
parts of 12 counties located in southcentral Wisconsin and offers instruction
through five campuses and various other locations throughout the district.
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