City Circle Holds Auditions for Once on This Island

Coralville - The City Circle Acting Company of Coralville, in collaboration with the Iowa Children's Museum, is producing Once on This Island by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty this fall. Auditions will take place at the Iowa Children's Museum in the Coral Ridge Mall on July 18th (3pm - 5pm) and July 20th (7pm - 9pm).

Once on This Island is a musical adaptation of Rosa Guy's novel My Love, My Love, or the Peasant Girl.

From director Rachel Howell and assistant director Chris Okiishi:

"This lively and moving musical by the creators of Seussical and Ragtime is the story of a poor young Island girl and her quest to become part of the affluent society from the other side of the Island. Her journey, in which she encounters helpful and mischievous Gods, fierce storms, true love and even death itself, is enacted by an ensemble of 10-12 actors.

The producers are seeking performers in the age range 16-70, as well as one pre-teen female actor. No experience is necessary. Actors should bring a song to sing with CD accompaniment or sheet music and a theater resume. They will be asked to read from the script and learn some basic choreography. An actor need not attend both auditions. Rehearsals will begin in late August."

For more information, e-mail info@citycircle.org or visit City Circle's website.