auditions | The Dunmorean

Open auditions for high school and college students and adults have been scheduled for Sept. 10 and 11 at CaPAA’s Theater at the Ritz for an upcoming production of Disney’s “Newsies.” Auditions are open to all Marywood University students, CaPAA students, and actors from Northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond. For audition details and materials go to www.CaPAA.org.

Production dates for the upcoming production are Dec. 20-23 at CaPAA’s Theater at The Ritz.

The Creative and Performing Arts Academy has helped foster a community of support for the performing arts, making The Ritz Theater a mecca of creativity and inspiration once again. Part of that support comes from an exciting collaboration with Marywood University’s Department of Music-Theater-Dance.

In partnering with Marywood University and its skilled faculty, the possibilities of bringing more top class productions and talent to the Scranton stage is broadened, which enriches the local culture and provides amazing opportunities for our youth. The professional talent and direction from both organizations combine to make a powerhouse team in presenting this winter’s production of Disney’s Newsies!

Collaborative creative team members from CaPAA and Marywood University include: Michael Melcher, producer; Chuck Gorden, associate producer; Mandy Bruno Bogue, director; Sheri Melcher, music director; Cristina Sohns Williams, choreographer, and Michele Gorden, assistant to the director.

There will also be student leadership roles, including a variety of positions giving the opportunity to learn new, or refine existing, technical skills, such as Stage Management, Scenic Design, Stage Technicians, Lighting and Sound Tech.

Michelle Conaboy, Camille Reinecke and Kelley Dougherty will be working on the upcoming Creative and Performing Arts Academy’s production of “Disney’s High School Musical, Jr.”

Camille Reineke of Dunmore has announced open auditions for the Creative and Performing Arts Academy’s production of “Disney’s High School Musical Jr.” at Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. Auditions for the production will be held at 6 p.m. on Oct. 4 and 5 and are open to those in grades four through 12.

“I am thrilled to be directing this show, “said Camille, arts and education outreach manager. “Our last production of “Willy Wonka” was a huge success, and I’m proud to have the opportunity to direct such a great group of kids as well as work with our talented creative team.”

The rehearsal and performance opportunity is another element of the SCC CaPAA program. The focus is to provide educational and enjoyable experiences for young performers, as well as give everyone a chance to perform on stage in a facility that has over 80 years of history in presenting live theatrical events. Tuition for the class is $300, which includes a $25 non-refundable registration fee. A limited number of needs-based scholarships are available. For registration and scholarship documents, visit www.capaa.sccmt.org.

Camille Reinecke will serve as director for the production with Michele Conaboy as musical director and Kelley Dougherty as choreographer. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on Nov. 19 and 20 and at 11 a.m. on Nov. 21.

The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple’s 2015-2016 season is supported by: the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and the Lackawanna County Office of Education and Culture, and Commissioners Jim Wansacz, Patrick M. O’Malley and Edward G. Staback. A special thank you to its media partners: Allied Services, Citizens’ Voice, Electric City, Entercom Communications, Lamar Advertising, MAC Signs, the Times-Tribune and Times Shamrock Communications.