Auditions, Part 1

School's out, summer is here! Just thinking about what the kids will be doing this summer. I realize Greg's not in the "kid" stage any more -- he has a job, and doesn't get summer break. He's planning to audition for the Williams Street Reportory this month -- they're doing Company in February, and he says that's one of his "dream" shows. That would be fun! His band, EKG (The Erich Kraemer Group) is playing their first paying gig in a little over a week -- at Wayne's Lanes on the 16th at 10 pm -- come on out!

Andy's planning to audition for South's fall play, Desperate Hours. Auditions are not to be taken lightly! I recently talked with Ben Stoner, Crystal Lake South's director, about auditioning (the interview will appear as a Clinic column some time this month -- it'll be a MUST READ!!!). Lots of work to do to prepare for these auditions!

Speaking of auditions, I get the Disney Auditions site Facebook posts -- wouldn't that be something, to perform at Disney, either in the parks or on one of the ships? It's so much fun to watch those talented performers -- in the Festival of the Lion King, or in the parades, in the show on the Castle stage. I never had the talent to make it into anything anywhere near professional -- you'd know that if you've seen me dance -- but I can certainly appreciate it!

What are your kids doing this summer? Let me know! I'd love to hear your take on summer performing activities!