Youth can audition for ‘Addams Family’ Jan. 9-10
“The Addams Family,” based on the
characters created by Charles Addams,
features an original story — and it’s every
father’s nightmare.
Wednesday Addams, the ultimate
princess of darkness, has grown up and
fallen in love with a sweet, smart young
man from a respectable family. He also
happens to be a man her parents have
never met.
And if that weren’t upsetting enough,
Wednesday confides in her father and
begs him not to tell her mother. Now,
Gomez Addams must do something he’s
never done before: keep a secret from his
beloved wife, Morticia.
Everything will change for the
Addams’ on the fateful night they host a
dinner for Wednesday’s “normal”
boyfriend and his parents.
Part romance and part twisted comedy,
“The Addams Family” is a dark, spooky
and fun show for the whole family.
CROW (Children’s Repertory of
Oregon Workshops) will be hosting open
auditions Jan. 9 and 10.
This marks CROW’s sixth mainstage
production. The show will be performed
April 21 through 23 at the Florence
Events Center, and for invited school
audiences on April 20.
Local audiences may recall that last
spring, CROW produced a main stage
production of “Shrek The Musical, Jr.”
which dazzled and delighted local audi-
ences.
roles, and several behind-the-scenes jobs
for kids interested in technical theatre.
To audition or participate backstage,
kids must attend the audition. Parents
should also attend to help fill out forms.
Onstage performer hopefuls will need to
bring 16 to 32 bars from a song that they
would like to sing (sheet music or a CD,
MP3 track with no background voices is
also acceptable), and a headshot/resume if
they have one.
Prospective cast members will also be
taught a short dance combination, and
those asked to come to callbacks will read
sides from the script.
No experience is required, so don’t be
afraid to come and give it a try. Interested
CROW will hold auditions for its spring production of “The Addams Family” families are strongly encouraged to visit
musical in January.
the CROW website any information need-
ed to prepare for the audition.
CROW is a Florence-based nonprofit tumes, sets, lighting design, choreogra-
Rehearsals will begin Jan. 23 and are
organization dedicated to giving back to phy, music, sound, stage makeup and generally held weeknights from 6:30 to
the community by providing quality per- much more.
8:45 p.m.
forming arts experiences to local youth.
There are roles for ages 6 to 22 and
A schedule will be available for perusal
Artistic Director Melanie Heard is a older, and all young people are encour- at the audition.
credentialed teacher, and founded the pro- aged to try out regardless of previous
Heard stresses that performing in these
gram.
stage experience.
productions is a big commitment.
“It’s much more than just theater. It’s an
Mature 4 to 6 years olds will be consid-
“Performing in one of our shows is very
opportunity to hone crucial life skills such ered for “Telegrammers,” which is a hard work and requires dedication, but
as teamwork, motivation, dedication and reduced commitment.
when the curtain opens in April, we know
self-esteem,” said Heard. “We hope that
Auditions will be held at CROW Center everyone will agree that it was worth it,”
these things will serve our kids well, no for the Performing Arts, 3120 Highway said Heard.
matter what life path they may select.”
101, on Jan. 9 and 10, at 6:30 p.m.
For a casting breakdown, FAQs and
In addition to providing a professional
Invited callbacks will be held on Jan. 11 detailed audition information, visit
work environment for the cast members, at 6:30 p.m.
www.crowkids.com. Contact Heard
CROW utilizes the highest caliber cos-
There are approximately 40-45 onstage at 541-999-8641 or by email at
‘Love of Animals’ takes over FEC
D
uring the months of January and February,
the Florence Events Center (FEC) is
showing
the
results
of
the “Rent-a-Rod” opportunity for local artists. The
show celebrates animals and benefits the Oregon
Coast Humane Society (OCHS) in Florence.
For this third annual exhibit of “For the Love of
Animals,” artists purchases one or more rods, with
each rod hold up to three pieces of art including
paintings, photography, mixed media and more.
This is a great opportunity for artists to show-
case and sell their art, as well as support the local
animal shelter. Domestic animals, wildlife, sea
life, birds — all animal art is welcome.
Interspersed with the artwork will be actual
photos of animals up for adoption at the OCHS.
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Florence artist Ron Hildenbrand will paint
a portrait of the January raffle winner’s
pet, such as shown in this completed oil
painting.
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Artwork will be viewed by many visitors to the
FEC, including at a special reception Saturday,
Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This special day will feature refreshments, pho-
tos taken of people’s pets in a special Valentine’s
Day booth, and a raffle to win an original oil
painting of your pet by well-known local artist
Ron Hildenbrand.
A portion of the proceeds from this event will
be donated to the OCHS.
Admission to the reception is free, but guests
are encouraged to bring a bag of pet food for the
OCHS.
FEC’s galleries will also be open during the
Second Saturday Gallery Tour, and during normal
operating hours.
For more information, come to the Florence
Events Center, 715 Quince St., call 541-997-1994
during regular business hours or visit online at
www.eventcenter.org.