The Salvation Army Ashland Kroc Youth Theatre unveils ‘Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man Jr.’ as next production
Joe Lyons •
August 21, 2024
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Ashland is excited to announce the next Youth Theatre production will be “Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man Jr.” Auditions for youth ages 8 through 17 will take place on Monday, Aug. 26 and Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at The Salvation Army’s Ashland Kroc Center, 527 East Liberty Street, Ashland.
Audition packets for “The Music Man Jr” are now available for pick-up at either one of the Welcome Centers at the entrances of the Kroc Center, or online at the following links:
Audition Details, Requirements & Character Breakdown
Music Man Leads (Harold & Marion) Audition Songs & Scripts
Music Man Supporting Cast Audition Songs & Scripts
Auditions consist of three parts: vocal, acting and dance. Those wishing to audition for a specific role must prepare the provided audition song and script for that role. Youth wishing to be considered for more than one role only need to prepare audition materials for just one role.
Rehearsals will take place on Mondays and Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Performances will take place on January 17, 18 and 19, 2025. Backstage crew will also be needed closer to production.
Production of “Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man Jr.” will be led by Majors Billy and Annalise Francis, and Amy Morgan.
“The Ashland Kroc Youth Theatre program has a holistic approach to learning vocal, acting, movement, and stage techniques in the process of being part of a production from start to performance,” says Major Annalise Francis. “We seek to inspire the development of each performer in an encouraging, cast-oriented, Christ-centered environment.”
Sponsorship opportunities to help provide participation scholarships and cover the cost of production are also available. If a local business or service organization is interested in partnering with the Ashland Kroc Center in the production of “Meredith Wilson’s the Music Man Jr” they should reach out to Dan Lawson, PhD, Director of Community Relations and Development for the Ashland Kroc Center, at (419) 281-8001.