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Phipps Dance Theatre Presents Hooray for Hollywood
Directed by Mackenzie Lewis Foster and Christina Leines; Presented by Phipps Dance Theater.
Step into the magic of classic cinema. In Hooray for Hollywood, a retired actor returns to a long-forgotten theater and is swept into a whirlwind of memories from his years in film. Beloved cinematic worlds come alive—from the whimsical charm of The Wizard of Oz, to the golden-era glamour of Singin’ in the Rain, the intrigue of James Bond, and the dazzling spectacle of Moulin Rouge. This dance-theatre production celebrates the timeless magic of movies and the dreams that shape every performer’s journey.
Saturday, April 18
Open to performers ages 5 and up.
Location: The dance studio at the Phipps Center for the Arts
Performers must fill out the audition form here.
Audition Schedule
11:15am: Sign-in begins
11:30am–12:30pm: Auditions for ages 5–9
12:30–1:30pm: Auditions for ages 10–14
2:00–5:00pm: Auditions for ages 15 and up
This production features roles for a wide range of ages and experience levels. Casting will reflect each dancer’s training and experience, and advanced and professional dancers are encouraged to audition for featured and principal opportunities.
Dancers will be considered for roles across these styles: Musical Theatre, Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, character roles, and ensemble dance.
Bring clothing you can comfortably move and dance in and a water bottle. Bring the following dance shoes, if you have them: Ballet shoes, Jazz shoes, Character shoes, Tap shoes.
Rehearsals: April 26—July 16
Weekday rehearsals will be held in the evening. Weekend rehearsals will typically be held in the afternoon/early evening. Not all dancers will be called to every rehearsal. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be provided after casting. There will be no rehearsals June 1–5 or July 3–5.
Performances:
Friday, July 17 at 7:00pm
Saturday, July 18 at 2:00pm
Sunday, July 19 at 2:00pm
Friday, July 24 at 7:00pm
Saturday, July 25 at 2:00pm
Sunday, July 26 at 2:00pm
Dancers must be available for all performances. No substitutions or understudy scenarios will be made.
Can’t attend? We encourage dancers to attend the in-person audition. If you are unable to attend but would still like to be considered, please email Mackenzie Lewis Foster at mkzpaige@gmail.com with a résumé outlining your dance experience and a video audition highlighting your technique, performance quality, and range of styles.