November 10,2015 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* CONTACT: Joshua Erichsen 330.453.7619 ext 501 *THE PLAYERS GUILD IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE * *AUDITIONS FOR JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL* CANTON, OH - The Players Guild Theatre announces upcoming auditions for the Downstage production of JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL. The JUNIE B. JONES production team includes: Bart Herman, Director/Choreographer; Steve Parsons, Music Director; and Joshua Erichsen, Producing Artistic Director Based on the very popular JUNIE B. JONES book series, by Barbara Park, JUNIE B. JONES is a delightful adaptation of four of Park's best-selling books brought to life in a genuinely comical, and not strictly-for-kids musical developed by TheatreworksUSA. Its Junie B.'s first day of first grade and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie's friend Lucille doesn't want to be her best pal anymore, and on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and her teacher Mr. Scary thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a "Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal", and first grade has never been more exciting. Auditions will be held at the Players Guild Theatre located in the Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave N., Canton, on Sunday, November 22 and Monday, November 23 from 6:30 – 9:00 PM. The Players Guild is seeking 3 men and 3 women, who will play multiple roles. *All roles are available and non-traditional casting will be considered for all roles*. Interested parties who are 16 years of age or older, should sign up for a time slot by filling out the available online form at www.playersguildtheatre.com. Walk-ins are permitted and will be accommodated for the first available time slot. Those auditioning are asked to please prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre piece which best showcases their vocal ability and bring the corresponding sheet music in the correct key (an accompanist will be provided). Additionally, actors are asked to bring a current photo or headshot (and resume if available, but not required) with them to their audition. Principal callbacks are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 24. The cast meet & greet and read thru will be held on Monday, December 7, and rehearsals will run Sunday - Thursday evenings from 7-10pm. This W.G. Fry Theatre production is scheduled to open on Friday, January 22, 2016 and will run through Sunday, February 7, 2016 with Friday performances at 7:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM. In addition there are four scheduled school matinee performances on the following dates, Tuesday, January 26 and Wednesday, January 27 and Tuesday, February 2 and Wednesday, February 3 at 10:00 AM. The Players Guild Theatre receives support from these generous partners: Arts In Stark, The Ohio Arts Council, The Canton Repository, and 89.7 WKSU. # # # #