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MTA hosts auditions for ‘Once on This Island Jr.’

BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF

Musical Theatre of Anthem will hold auditions for “Once on This Island Jr.,” a story with a catchy Caribbean-flavored score.

“Once on This Island Jr.” is a theatrical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s popular fairy tale “The Little Mermaid” and the Tony-nominated Broadway musical by the legendary writing team Ahrens and Flaherty.

The musical tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the fantastical gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest that will test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death.

Auditions will be held Saturday, Oct. 9, at the theater, 42201 N. 41st Drive, Suite B100, Anthem. • 10:30 a.m. general auditions. • 9 a.m. Auditions for workshop participants (A to L). • 9:45 a.m. Auditions for workshop participants (M to Z). • Dance call one: 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 10. • Dance call two: 9:45 a.m. Sunday,

Oct. 10. • Callbacks: 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 10. The cost is $325 for ages 6 to 18; 10% sibling discount; scholarships available.

Those who wish to audition should bring a musical theater song (or any song they are comfortable with), 16 to 32 bars or 1 minute in length. Bring an accompaniment with CD or iPod to sing with. They may also sing a cappella if needed. Have the registration materials completed before coming to the audition. For more info or to reserve a spot, visit musicaltheatreofanthem.org.

Audition prep workshop

Audition preparation workshops will be held at MTA from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, as well as from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8. During these 90-minute sessions, participants will be instructed on cold reads, acting technique and characterization. Workshop participants can audition prior to the general audition time. Cost is $35, and space is limited to 18 participants per session. There is a 10% sibling discount. For more information and to reserve a spot, visit musicaltheatreofanthem. org.

The performances are 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2; 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3; 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4; and 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5.