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March 28, 2006

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STAGE STARS OF TOMORROW NEEDED FOR UH MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITIONS
Broadway Producer Ostrow Seeks Dancers, Singers and More for Annual Project

Stuart Ostrow is searching for University of Houston students with Broadway potential for his fall 2006 Musical Theatre Collaboration and Musical Theatre Lab classes.

The Tony Award-winning producer and Distinguished University Professor of Theatre will conduct auditions for Musical Theatre Lab singer/dancer/actors between 2 - 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4.

For the Collaboration course, Ostrow is looking for composers, lyricists and book writers, choreographers, stage managers, producers and designers. Portfolios and writing samples should be brought to Sandy Judice in Room 133 of the School of Theatre. She can be contacted at 713-743-3003 to schedule an audition. Directors and choreographers should stage a musical number or scene for Ostrow in the rehearsal room.

The following entertainers are needed for Ostrow's Musical Theatre Lab:

Singers - All singers must prepare two vocal selections - one up-tempo and one ballad - and bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Singers may be asked to perform a monologue of their choice, cold read a new scene or learn additional music or a movement combination.

Dancers - Dancers should wear appropriate attire. A dance combination will be taught at the audition.

Auditions are open to current or future UH students who are interested in registering for Ostrow’s Collaboration or Lab courses. Lab auditions can be scheduled by contacting Production Stage Manager Julissa Rodriguez
(956) 345-1863 juli678@yahoo.com and/or Sandy Judice at 713-743-3003.

WHAT: Musical Theatre Collaboration and Musical Theatre Lab auditions
WHEN: Musical Theatre Lab auditions: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 4
WHERE: University of Houston
Lyndall Finley Wortham Theatre
University of Houston - Entrance 16
Houston, TX 77204-4016
WHO: The University of Houston’s School of Theatre

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