NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An ancient fable comes to Stage 9 with auditions this week.
"Androcles and the Lion, it's a musical about 90 minutes long, and it's for the entire family," said Kris Anshutz with Stage 9. "We decided to do it because this is our 10th anniversary at 9 South Main."
There are seven parts to be filled.
"There are at least three parts, maybe four, for high school students," Anshutz said. "Then there is a part for somebody in their 30s, a male in their 30s, 40s, or 50s, and then another male in his 50s or 60s, and then the lion, which could be any age as long as they're physically active."
This version is written in the style of Italian commedia dell’arte.
"This show is about friendship and loyalty, and friendship between two, you can't say people because one of them is a lion, but between two characters who are so totally different, but they can still be friends, and they can still be loyal to each other," Anshutz said.
Auditions are June 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., and June 8th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. People who want to sign up for for crews can come at 1:30 p.m. on June 8 at Stage 9 at 9 South Main in Hutchinson.
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