Auditions for Union Street Players summer musical, Bye Bye Birdie, will take place this week. This popular Broadway musical, set in the 1950’s, is loosely based on the stories of music icons Conway Twitty and Elvis Presley. The catchy 50’s music soundtrack and comical story of love and teen rebellion in the 1950s has made it a popular show for decades. USP’s production is being directed by Denise Gregory and Produced by Deb Linn with Musical Direction by Anne Petrie.
No experience or preparation is necessary. Rookies, novices and newcomers are welcome. No roles are precast!
Production Dates: July 26-28; Aug 2-4
Audition Dates:
- Tuesday, May 14 7:00-9:00 p.m.
- Thursday, May 16 7:00-9:00 p.m.
- Saturday, May 18 9:00 a.m. to noon
Auditions will be held in the Joan Kuyper Farver Auditorium in the Pella Community Center, 712 Union Street, in Pella. Perusal scripts are available for check-out at the Pella Public Library. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Denise Gregory at denise2352004@yahoo.com.
Musical direction will be by Anne Petrie-please correct. Jackie called me this weekend and cannot help. Denise
Post has been updated, Denise. My apologies for the misprint.