Salem Community Theater Announces Auditions

SALEM -- Salem Community Theater (SCT) is holding auditions for the summer musical production "Into the Woods."

Open auditions will be held May 31 and June 2 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the theater located at 490 East State Street. The show will run weekends from Aug. 7 - 23.

Individuals wishing to audition should prepare a one-minute vocal selection, preferably a Stephen Sondheim song, and provide sheet music in their key. They should also be prepared to read fromt the script.

"Into the Woods" by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, is a smart and exciting musical retelling of Brothers Grimm fairy tales: "Jack and the Beanstalk"; "Rapunzel"; "Cinderella"; and more. Find out what happens after "happily ever after" in this enchanting show for all ages.

SCT is pleased to have Michael Dempsey, a Boardman native, as Guest Director for the show. Dempsey is a former network television comedy writer whose local credits include writing and directing "Mrs. Claus Has a Gun!", "Hail to the Chef" and "The Romeo and Juliet War" at Oakland Center for the Arts.

To recieve detailed character descriptions and casting requirements, send an email to demzer@gmail.com or call the theater at 330-332-9688.