Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group has issued a call for auditions for its upcoming production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Calling the musical “Broadway’s greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written,” the thespians off of Ashland says the play “takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from time-tested, 2000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright, Plautus, with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville.”
“This unforgettable, hysterical musical allows a terrific ensemble of comedic actors to shine – ‘something for everyone, a comedy tonight!'” the Drama Group promises.
Information on auditions follows:
Audition Location
The Drama Group Studio Theatre
330 W. 202nd Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(1 block north of Marian Catholic High School)
Box Office Phone – 708-755-3444
Audition Dates
Sunday – February 3, 2019 – 2:00-6:00pm
Tuesday – February 5, 2019 –7:00-10:00pm
Characters Needed
No character in the play is ethnic-specific
- 7 male – age 17-60
- 2 female – age 17-60
Chorus
- 3 male – age 17-30 – very active physically
- 6 female – age 17-30 – some dancing
involved See the website for a detailed description.
Be Prepared
- To read from the script
. - Bring comfortable clothes and shoes for
short dance audition. - Please have 16-32 bars of an uptempo song prepared to sing.
- No acapella auditions or singing to recording
. Please bring a photo of yourself that we may keep.
Production Dates and Location
April 26, 27, 28 & May 2, 3, 4, & 5, 2019
The Drama Group Studio Theatre
330 W. 202nd Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
For more information, please visit The Drama Group Website at www.dramagroup.org. Specific questions about auditions should be directed to [email protected].
The Drama Group notes: This is a community theatre, non-equity and non-pay production.
