Auditions

The critically acclaimed Backstage Children's Theatre in Breckenridge (creator of the award-winning "The Hobbit") is currently seeking children's theatre performers for the world premiere production of Edith Weiss's "Two Dumb Dogs."

Edith Weiss, celebrated author of our 2006 hit, "Hyronomous A. Frog: The Frog Prince", was commissioned by the Backstage Children's Theatre to create a brand new family show for this season.

The new work, called Two Dumb Dogs, is a hilariously anarchic comedy about two dim-witted canines and their valiant attempts to live their lives without human interaction.

The story: Ferdo and Floof are two not-very-bright dogs - well, at least not to your average fifth grader. Constantly getting into trouble with their owner Roger, the two dogs decide to run away from home rather than be fenced up in the yard all day long. Bound and determined to make it on their own, the dogs soon find themselves in an enchanted forest where they encounter a cursed prince who has been turned to stone by the evil Queen Malevella. The dogs must rally all their brain power to release the prince from his stone prison and thwart the evil plan of Queen Malevella.

"Two Dumb Dogs" is directed by Michael C. Grittner ("Greater Tuna", "Guys on Ice").

Rehearsals for "Two Dumb Dogs" will begin in mid-May and will be flexible with the schedules of the actors. The show opens at the Backstage Theatre on July 4, 2008 and plays alternating weekends until late August, 2008. It will also be featured as a Kidz Calliope offering at the Riverwalk Center Amphitheater on July 22, 2008. All positions are paid."

Some roles in Two Dumb Dogs have already been cast. Still seeking:

ROCK PRINCE - a young prince, brave, dashing, and unfortunately turned to stone

OWL - a sentinel of the enchanted forest who tries to warn our heroes of impending danger

ODD - Queen Malevella's servant and cook, a very old man, hard of hearing

MIMI - Queen Malevella's poodle, dressed in ballet garb, rather prissy, innocent, and easily cowed

Auditions will be held at the Breckenridge Theatre, 121 South Ridge Street in Breckenridge, on Wednesday April 30 from 7pm-9pm. Auditionees will read from the script. Scripts are available in pdf format to those who inquire and have a working email address. Auditions are by appointment only.

Backstage Theatre is always seeking individuals interested in volunteering offstage throughout the season. Offstage volunteers receive numerous benefits, including complimentary tickets.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to get involved with Summit County's oldest venue for live theatre!

To volunteer, or obtain additional information, call Backstage Theatre at (970) 453-0199.