Auditions, Volunteer Sign-Up for Otter Tail County: The Musical
Drop-In Auditions, Volunteer Sign-Up for Otter Tail County: The Musical
An Original Musical to be Performed in Pelican Rapids, Perham, Parkers Prairie and Battle Lake in Celebration of 150 years of Otter Tail County
Drop-In Auditions and Volunteer Sign Up for an original, place-based, musical theater production that will take place in Pelican Rapids, Perham, Parkers Prairie and Battle Lake in September, 2018. PlaceBase Productions, the writers and directors of the production, is looking for 50-100 performers, musicians, artists, volunteers, singers, puppeteers, dancers, and Otter Tail County enthusiasts to be a part of the production; No experience or preparation necessary; all ages and abilities encouraged to attend; families, siblings, and friends can audition together.
Drop-In Auditions & Volunteer Sign-Up
Saturday, July 21; 12:00-3:00pm @ First Lutheran Church, 309 S Otter Ave, Parkers Prairie
Saturday, July 21; 4:00-7:00pm @ Battle Lake First Lutheran Church, 505 Holdt St W., Battle Lake
Sunday, July 22; 10:00am-1:00pm @ Pelican Rapids Public Library, 25 W Mill St, Pelican Rapids
Sunday, July 22; 2:00-5:00pm @ Perham Public Library, 225 2nd Ave NE, Perham
Drop-in during the times listed above or contact Ashley Hanson at 952-486-0533 or [email protected] with any questions or to schedule an alternate audition time if you are not available during the times listed.
In partnership with the Otter Tail County Historical Society, PlaceBase Productions is looking for Otter Tail County enthusiasts to help create an original, site-specific, walking theater production that will take place September 14-16, 2018 in Pelican Rapids, Perham, Parkers Prairie and Battle Lake. Auditions and Volunteer Sign-Up will be held on Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22 in four locations around Otter Tail County. (See dates / times above and attached flier). Rehearsals for the production will be held on occasional evenings and weekends from July 29-September 14, and directors will work with performers’ schedules.
This one-of-a-kind production will be staged in and around Otter Tail County this September. The audience will have the option of viewing the production on foot or bicycle – moving together from scene to scene in a style of mobile theater PlaceBase Productions has coined “Walking Theater.” The original musical theater production will explore the past, present, and future of Otter Tail County and celebrate the rich history, culture, and local talent of the area.
Ashley Hanson & Andrew Gaylord of PlaceBase Productions, have spent the six months researching the history, stories, legends and lore of Otter Tail County by collecting historical documentation, holding Story Swap Workshops, and conducting interviews with groups and individuals who have a deep connection to the area. The stories and information collected have informed the script and music for this original, place-based theater production.
PlaceBase Productions has successfully produced similar large-scale theater projects in the Minnesota communities of Milan, Appleton, Granite Falls, Fergus Falls, Saint Paul, Bloomington, and New London. Their productions have ranged from exploring the Minnesota River Valley through Walking, Hiking, Bird Watching and Paddling Theater on the Minnesota River, to exploring the history of mental health care through Bicycle Theater. In each production, more than 50 community members participated in the show and audiences in the hundreds came from across the region to celebrate the stories of these treasured Minnesota places. Find out more about their past projects at:www.placebaseproductions.com
PlaceBase will produce Otter Tail County: The Musical! in partnership with the Otter Tail County Historical Society as a part of the 150thAnniversary of Otter Tail County. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
About PlaceBase Productions
Theater artists Ashley Hanson and Andrew Gaylord of PlaceBase Productions have successfully produced similar large-scale theater projects in the nearby communities of Granite Falls, Fergus Falls, New London, Milan, and Appleton to name a few. Their productions have ranged from exploring the Minnesota River Valley through Walking and Paddling Theater on the Minnesota River, to exploring the history of mental health care through Bicycle Theater. Find out more about their past projects at: www.placebaseproductions.com
Related Links:
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/624555111251860/
Otter Tail County Historical Society: www.otchs.org
Fergus Falls Bicycle Theater Documentary – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFpch92-mfY
