The Children's Theatre Holds Auditions for 2004-2005 Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 14, 2004

CINCINNATI, OH — The Children's Theatre is holding auditions for children and adults for its 2004/2005 season. Auditions will be held August 11-15th at The Children's Theatre offices, 2106 Florence Avenue, in the Computer Produces building, 2nd floor.

Auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an audition, call 513-569-8080 ext. 10. Those auditioning must be at least 9 years old and should prepare a 2-minute monologue and a song showcasing their vocal range. Please bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided.

The Children's Theatre 2004/2005 Main Series includes:

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
By Melanie Marnich and Katie Laur
Sponsored by Edyth and Carl Lindner
Public Dates: October 15-17, 2004
School Dates: October 14-20, 2004
This funny, family, fall musical is based on the original folk tale by Washington Irving.

Annie, Jr.
Book by Thomas Meehan
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Sponsored by The Lazarus-Macy's Fund of the Federated Department Stores Foundation
Public Dates: December 3-5, 2004
School Dates: December 2-8, 2004
One of America's best-loved musicals -- featuring a redheaded comic book orphan and her dog.

Aesop's Fables
Written by and featuring the puppets of Joe Kovacs
Incidental music by Terry LaBolt
Sponsored by the H.B., E.W. and F.R. Luther Foundation
Public Dates: March 18-20, 2005
School Dates: March 17-23, 2005
Learn life lessons and important values from Aesop, The Great Fable-Maker, as he brings them to life before your very eyes! The Children's Theatre is holding its second original fable contest. (4th grader, Krista Johnson, from Wilson Elementary was the winner in 1997.) The winning fable will be added to the show and produced onstage.

James and the Giant Peach
Book by Roald Dahl • Script by Richard R. George
Featuring songs by Terry LaBolt
Public Dates: April 22- April 24, 2005
School Dates: April 21-27, 2005
Roald Dahl's classic story of young James and his insect friends comes to life.

Auditionees work on characterization		Jack Louiso, Artistic Director of The Children's Theatre, teaches a dance move
Mel Hatch, a puppeteer from Madcap Puppet Theatre and co-director of Aesop's Fables, introduces her friend		The Annie, Jr. dance audition

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