'Steel Magnolias'
The Dearborn Recreation Cultural Arts Department is having auditions for "Steel Magnolias" from 6 to 10 p.m. today in the Club Room of the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn.
"Steel Magnolias" is the story of a close-knit group of women at Truvy's Beauty Salon, the unofficial hub of Chinquapin, La., who have lots of time to gossip.
Their husbands -- absent, depressed or dead -- have made sure of that. Consequently, visitors to the salon get more than a wash and cut.
There are roles open for six women. Callbacks will be held tomorrow in the Fitness & Wellness Room (time will be announced when called).
Rehearsals will generally be from 7-10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Stage technicians also are needed, and are encouraged to come to auditions, as well.
Performance dates run from Sept. 13-16, with all performances in the center's Studio A.
For more information, call 1-313-943-2190.
Michigan Opera Theatre Children's Chorus
Michigan Opera Theatre is pleased to announce the formation of a brand new performing ensemble: The Michigan Opera Theatre Children's Chorus for children ages 10 to 16.
Led by Michigan Opera Theatre Chorus Master Suzanne Mallare Acton, the choir will perform as a separate ensemble and with international opera stars in Michigan Opera Theatre productions.
Children accepted into the MOT Children's Chorus will learn the various aspects of opera and voice training, including voice studies, movement and audition techniques in a professional environment with internationally-renowned opera singers and voice specialists as coaches and mentors.
Auditions for the chorus will be held in July and August, and the ensemble will rehearse and perform at the Detroit Opera House from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays from September through June 2008.
Those interested should contact Acton at sacton@motopera.org. An audition notice will be released when audition dates are scheduled.
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