WTC holds auditions for 'The King and I'

Whitefish Theatre Company is holding auditions for the winter production of “The King and I” on Monday, Sept. 29 and Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the O’Shaughnessy Center.

Auditions will be held at 7:00 p.m., on both nights for all ages. Arrive early to fill out an audition application and review the script.

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical “The King and I” has captured the hearts of millions with its charming story of Anna, the British governess brought into the court of Siam to tutor the King’s many children. Once within the splendor of the Royal Palace, Anna and the King grow to understand and, eventually, respect one another, in a truly unique love story.

Melodies include “Getting to Know You,” “I Whistle A Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers,” and the unforgettable “Shall We Dance.”

The cast will be composed of 25 to 35 adults and about 12 children ages 7 and up. No experience is necessary to audition. Pages from the script will be provided. All participants will be taught 16 bars of a song from the show.

Rebecca Schaffer is the director for this production with Karla West acting as music director. Total time commitment for this production is approximately nine weeks of rehearsal.

Rehearsals will be held Monday through Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. Pick-up rehearsals will be held on Wednesdays between show weekends. There are ten performances over three weekends on Dec. 4-7, 12-14, and 19-21.

For more information, call the Whitefish Theatre Company at 862-5371.