The Kiwanis Club of Bradford will hold auditions for its annual fundraiser show, Kiwanis Kapers, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 10 and 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 13 at the First Presbyterian Church at 54 E. Corydon St.
Show producer Lynne Shannon Kuntz said this year’s theme is “Kiwanis Kapers: Reel Footage.”
This year’s show is “hosted” by Statler and Waldorf, the two lovable but grumpy old men from “The Muppet Show,” who will heckle the show from their private viewing box.
Kuntz reveals that this year’s production will delight audiences with scenes and musical numbers taken from beloved television, film and stage productions. And, of course, there will be some original scripted scenes highlighting hometown humor and local color.
Individuals are needed for various acting parts, including Abbott and Costello’s “Who’s on First” characters, various superheroes, Ed Sullivan, a stand-up comic, Seinfeld characters, the Three Stooges and an array of characters from past TV shows, including “ALF” and “Cookie Monster.”
There also are roles for featured soloists and dancers from middle school age and up. Acting auditions and small singing roles are open to all ages K-adult.
Those wishing to audition for a featured singing part should bring sheet music or instrumental recorded music on a CD or iPod. Singers should prepare about a one-minute section of the song. Those auditioning also may be asked by the directors to sing a selection from the show.
Dance audition for the show’s dance numbers will be held at the same time as the singing and acting auditions. Those auditioning are asked to wear comfortable clothes and shoes as they will be taught a dance sequence for the audition (no jeans please).
There will be acting auditions for roles in several skits. For speaking roles those auditioning will be asked to read lines from a script and also take part in acting games.
Auditions are open to adults as well as college, high school and middle school students. Acting auditions are open to all ages K-adult.
Children in grades kindergarten through 5th grade can sign up to perform in a children’s group number at the time of auditions, but do not need to audition unless they would like to read lines for a few small speaking orsinging roles for the age group K-5th grade.
Show dates are at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 7 and 8 at Bradford Area High School.
The show will be directed by Shelley Wright and Kristin Asinger, along with assistant director Becky Confer. Choreographers for the show are Mauri Wilson, Amanda Troisi and Becky Nannen.
Proceeds from the show are distributed among numerous non-profit groups in the community by the Kiwanis Club, with an emphasis on organizations that support youth and youth development, said Kuntz.
Additional details on roles and musical selections will be available at the Kiwanis Club of Bradford Facebook page at www.facebook.com/kiwanisclub.bradford.
For more information or questions prior to auditions, contact Kuntz, Wright, or Asinger.
