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Auditions for Once
Tupelo Community Theatre will hold auditions for Once, book by Enda Walsh with music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, on June 15 and 16 at 6 p.m. at TCT Off Broadway, 213 East Franklin Street. Once, the TCT 2022-23 season opening show, received eleven Tony Award nominations, winning eight including Best Musical.
From the very first note, Once draws you in and never lets go. This emotionally captivating musical is the only show to have music that won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Olivier Award and a Tony Award. On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolves into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music.
Those auditioning should be adults aged 21 or older and everyone must sing. Some characters also play instruments. The cast includes an 8-10 year old girl. If you are interested in auditioning email [email protected] for an audition form and more information about how to prepare. Tom Booth will direct with musical direction by David East. Production dates are August 25-27, 2022. If you have questions email the director at [email protected] or call the TCT office at 662-844-1935.
Additional Auditions for Steel Magnolias
Auditions for Becky’s New Car at TCT Off Broadway
Tupelo Community Theatre will hold auditions for Becky’s New Car, by Steven Dietz, on Monday, August 2nd and Tuesday, August 3rd at 6 pm at TCT Off Broadway. 213 East Franklin Street. No advance preparation is needed.
Have you ever been tempted to flee your own life? Becky Foster is caught in middle age, middle management and a middling marriage–nothing is quite wrong, but nothing is quite right either. Then one night a grief-struck millionaire stumbles into her office and Becky is offered nothing short of a new life. The audience is offered a chance to ride shotgun on the hilarious and touching journey down the road not taken.
The cast is made up of 4 men and 3 women ages 21 and up. Production dates are September 30, October 1 and 2 and. Becky Shaffer will direct.
For more information email [email protected] or call the TCT at 662-844-1935.
Summer Youth Theatre Godspell Jr
Tupelo Community Theatre will present its Summer Youth Theatre production of Godspell Jr, Book by John Michael Tebelak, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, July 15 and 16 at 7:30 pm and July 17 at 2 pm. Prepare ye for the timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love based on the Broadway musical that inspired a generation and based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew. Ticket are $10 for adults and $5 for students and younger and the show will be performed at TCT Off Broadway. 213 East Franklin Street. For more Information or to purchase tickets call 662-844-1935.
Directors needed for next season.
TCT is seeking directors for all the upcoming productions. If you’re interested in being considered email [email protected]
Something Rotten tickets on sale now!
Tickets on sale June 7th for Something Rotten!
Tupelo Community Theatre will present Something Rotten June 17-19 at 7:30 pm and 2 pm on the 19th at the Lyric Theatre in downtown Tupelo.
The Lyric will be back to 100% capacity and tickets for season members are being mailed. The box office is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The musical, which was nominated for ten Tony awards, tells of two brothers, Nick and Nigel, who set out to write the world’s first musical in this hilarious mash-up of sixteenth-century Shakespeare and twenty-first-century Broadway.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students and the show is PG13.
Please note that if you are not vaccinated you should plan on wearing a mask when attending the production. For more information or to purchase tickets call the TCT box office at 662-844-1935 or visit www.tct.ms for more information.
TCT needs ushers for all performances.
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