LLCC Theatre, in collaboration with Theatre in the Park, is holding auditions tonight, tomorrow and Friday, Jan. 27 from 7-9 p.m. in Sangamon South room 0015 for Ken Ludwig’s “Three Musketeers,” adapted from the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas.
The production will be directed and fight directed by Mark Hardiman, professor of theatre. The production runs May 19, 20, 21, 25, 26 and 27 at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site. Auditions will also be held for a historical piece to be performed in the spring at Theatre in the Park.
The production will employ cross gender casting for many roles. All roles are open in this production. Auditions include reading from the script and movement exercises. The cast comprises adults and young men and women able to play 17 years and up. College students and community members are encouraged to audition. Those interested in backstage duties, stage management, or assistant to the director should drop by auditions for a brief conference with the director.
LLCC Theatre is committed to education in theatre, emphasizing not only performance but also growth in those involved in the production. Those participating will register for college credit or participate through LLCC’s Community Education program.
Questions may be directed to mark.hardiman@llcc.edu or by calling 217.786.4942. Persons who would like to audition but cannot attend should contact Professor Hardiman. More information on the productions may be found at theatreinthepark.net.