The Octorara YMCA Red Brick Players are holding auditions for their upcoming April performance of:

Musical Chairs!

Haven’t performed since high school?  Looking to re-ignite that inner spark?  Never performed but always wanted to?  Need a creative outlet?  Come on out and experience the fun and friendship!  We are always looking to add new members to our all volunteer theater group as well as strengthen our behind-the-scenes creative talent in set design, lighting and sound! 

Auditions will be held on Sunday, January 31 at 2:00pm at the:
Octorara YMCA - West Fallowfield Community Center
3095 Limestone Rd, Cochranville, PA 19330. 

This little known, rarely done show, is a musical where the real audience is watching an audience on stage that has come to see an off Broadway show.

We are looking for 8 men and 8 women who are actors that can sing, or singers that can act!  Excellent parts and songs for all characters, ranging from age 21 and up!  
No audition reservations required. 

Performance dates for “Musical Chairs” will be:

April 23, 24, 25, 30 and May 1 & 2. 

Jo Ann Putney will be directing.

Questions? 
Call 610-593-9622 or check us out online at www.ymcabwv.org.  

Hope to see you at the auditions!
 


 
  Red Brick Players History
It all started in 2001 when Jim Norton, a retired Coatesville English teacher, directed the children's musical Annie Jr. with the Octorara Community Recreation Commission (now the YMCA) in Cochranville. The play was a huge success, owing to the hard work and dedication of the twenty-eight cast members, crew and parents. The Children's Summer Theater Project was active for seven years and ultimately became a Governor's School of Excellence, a thrilling testament to the quality of the program

As a result of the success of Annie Jr., community members approached the Octorara Community Recreation Commission about  forming an adult theatre group, and word went out that folks with theater skills (acting, singing, dancing, music, costuming, set building, stage lighting) should come together. They did, and the Red Brick Players were formed, taking their name from the old red brick West Fallowfield High School, which is their home. The first production, Something's Afoot, a musical mystery with a cast of nine, sold out with full houses, rousing applause and uproarious laughter.

Seven Seasons: Noteworthy Highlights
The Red Brick Players normally present three productions a year.  Recent productions include Blood Brothers, Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?, Urinetown, and Steel Magnolias.

This past fall the Red Brick Players mounted a new production PILLS, the musical with the book, music and lyrics written by two of its members - Linda Parsons and Debra Torok.  The play was extremely well received by the community and is scheduled to appear in the year’s Phillly Fringe Festival.  PILLS, the musical was performed at the Ethical Society on Rittenhouse Square September 11, 12, 13, 2009.

One of the highlights of every Red Brick season is the annual Christmas play. Here the Bricks call upon the remarkable talents of young people.  It is a great opportunity for adults and children to take the stage together. Productions have included The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, The Stingiest Man in Town, Here’s Love, and an original work by the players - SNOW BIZ.

What's Next
The Red Bricks always strive to push themselves and keep it fresh. Check back for updates

  

For more information, please call 610-593-9622.

We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.
Octorara YMCA
3095 Limestone Road
Cochranville, PA 19390
610-593-YMCA