Theatre--Audition (Musical Theatre)

IPAL is creating a musical – using the actual songs of the fifties. It will be a fun show designed to be full of singing, dancing and laughing with a dash of nostalgia. Members of the community are invited to audition for this very special show regardless of their age or stage experience. Auditions for the show, titled Remember When – IPAL’s Ole Time Rock ‘n Roll Musical will be held at the Essanee Theater in New Iberia on Sunday, March 28th from 2 to 5 pm and Monday, March 29th at from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. The show will be performed in late August.

            Set in a soda shop that has survived to modern times, the show has roles for men and women aged 15 and up.  There are nine principal roles and a host of bit parts for customers in the shop.  “Imitators” are needed including for 50’s crooners including Bobby Vinton, Doris Day, and of course Elvis Presley.  According to director Don “Doc” Voorhies, “We need singers, dancers, actors, imitators– and any combination thereof.”

            The show originated during an Oklahoma! rehearsal when cast members came up with the idea of “Doing a Show.”  A number of guys were singing a 50’s song during a mike check, the cast applauded … and a show was born! According to Director “Doc” Voorhies, “Jim Wyche created the story line and preliminary script, then Mike Parich and Cindy Hebert came on board as music and vocal directors. Songs will range from “Wake Up Little Susie” to “At the Hop” to “Blue Velvet” and there will be Twisting, Jitterbugging, poodle skirts and a host of surprises.”

              Those wishing to tryout may get audition material (music, brief plot summary) by e-mailing the production staff at ipal@cox.net or by calling Don Voorhies (364-1975).  Tryout materials may also be obtained at IPAL Monday March 8^th or Tuesday March 9 at the Essanee Theater between 6 and 7 p.m.