Auditions for the Patriot Players’ next performance, “Growing Up Gospel 2: The Revival Revue,” will be held Friday, August 19 from 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, August 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The show is the much requested sequel to the Patriot Players’ 2014 performance of “Growing Up Gospel.” The show features traditional, contemporary, and modern gospel performed within musical theatre.
All auditions are held in the Walker Theatre at Patrick Henry Community College in Martinsville. To schedule an audition time, email phccpatriotplayers@patrickhenry.edu. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Actors must be over 13 years of age to audition. All body types and vocal ranges are welcome. Those auditioning should prepare 16-32 bars of song or roughly one verse and one chorus. Performers can sing a cappella or bring an MP3 instrumental track. An accompanist will not be provided. Those with prior gospel experience are encouraged to audition.
For more information, visit www.phccpatriotplayers.com or follow the PHCC Patriot Players on Facebook. Rehearsals tentatively will begin Sunday, August 21. Performance dates are September 22-October 2.
The Patriot Players are PHCC’s theater troupe which offers students and community members the opportunity to gain onstage experience while learning about the theater profession.
