Auditions for Alpha Players of Florissant

The Alpha Players of Florissant announce their auditions for Lend Me a Tenor by Ken Ludwig.  This night in September of 1934 is the biggest in the history of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company world famous tenor Tito Morelli is to perform Otello, his greatest role, at the gala season opener. Saunders, the General Manager, hopes this will put Cleveland on the operatic map. Morelli is late; when he finally sweeps in it is too late to rehearse with the company. Through a hilarious series of mishaps, Il Stupendo is given a double dose of tranquilizers which mix with the booze he has consumed and he passes out and this is only the beginning.  Roles are available for 4 men and 4 women.  It is to be directed by Lori Renna. Show dates are February 2, 3, 9, 10 at 8:00 PM and February 11 at 2:00 PM.  The audition is Nov 21 at 7:00 at the James Eagan Theatre in the Florissant Civic Center located at 1 James J. Eagan Dr.  The audition will consist of cold readings from the script.  No appointment is necessary.  Callbacks will be the same evening.  3 of the 4 men need to be able to sing.  Must have a prepared song with sheet music.  They need not be opera singers.  Call 314-838-6801 with questions.