Date: March 30, 2009
Contact: Eric Matanyi
Governors State University
Phone: (708) 534-4044
Fax: (708) 534-8399
Email: e-matanyi@govst.edu
For Immediate Release
University Park, IL, March 30, 2009 - The Southland Area Theatre Ensemble (SLATE) at Governors State University announced that it will hold auditions for its production of “Into the Woods.”
Open auditions for adults will be held on June 1 and 2, from 5:30 to 10 p.m., in Engbretson Hall, at Governors State University.
Auditions for children, ages 8 through 12, will be held on May 31, from 2 to 4 p.m., in Lecture Hall F1622.
Individuals wishing to audition should visit the SLATE website at www.slatetheatre.org to download the audition form and view character descriptions and casting requirements. Those auditioning are asked to prepare a one-minute vocal selection from any Steven Sondheim song and provide sheet music for their selection if not singing from “Into the Woods.” They should also be prepared to read from the script.
Auditions are scheduled by appointment only, which can be made by leaving a message on the audition hotline at (708) 235-2244.
Governors State University is located at 1 University Parkway, University Park, Illinois. For more information about SLATE, visit www.slatetheatre.org.
