Auditions set for ‘Blackbeard the Pirate’ this Monday

Published 1:00 pm Thursday, March 20, 2014

Auditions will be held for Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of “Blackbeard the Pirate” from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 6, at Sequim Middle School.

Those auditioning should arrive at 3:25 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal, which will be held at the Sequim High School auditorium, immediately following the auditions.

Among the roles to be cast are Blackbeard and his crew of bearded Pirates, Sailors of the High Seas, cranky Crabs and Crocodiles, magical Mermaids and Seaweed Creatures, Parrots and even a group of Beach Bums.

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary.  Assistant directors also will be cast.

“Blackbeard the Pirate” is set for 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Sequim High School auditorium.

Call Pam Leonard-Ray at Olympic Theatre Arts at 683-7326.