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If you love to sing, this is the group for you! Join this growing ensemble for the 2008 spring season which will be preparing to sing at an outdoor concert on June 18. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays at 7 pm, Hudson High School, 69 Brigham Street in room C110. If you have friends who enjoy singing, encourage them to join. The more the merrier! Our group is multi-generational and fun is required. Director Paul Johnson says, "this season we will sing songs by Cole Porter,George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and others." Rehearsals are on April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 12, and 17. June 12 and 17 are joint rehearsals with the River's Edge Community Band and the Pro Musica Youth Chorus. If planning to join, or if you want more information email bworrest@upwitharts.org.
The June 18 concert planned for Wood Park, Park Street, Hudson will be held in the Hudson High School auditorium in case of rain.

Audition for a role in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying! on Thursday, June 12, 7-9 p.m. and/or Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hudson High School, 69 Brigham Street. To brush up on auditioning techniques, attend the upcoming workshop with Jen Finn on Tuesday evening, June 10 from 7-9 p.m. or one of the musical theater dance workshops on June 9 and 11 at Hudson High School’s dance studio with Stacey Kadesch.Visit www.upwitharts.org

Anyone 17 years or older is invited to audition for a part in this Tony award-winning musical by Frank Loesser. The River’s Edge Players is a community theater group, which recently performed Neil Simon’s comedy Rumors, It’s Murder in the Wings, Godspell,Fame-the Musical and the comedy A Servant of Two Masters.

The large cast consists of both men and women, including older roles, and the lead is a male. There are parts for an irrepressible hero and the secretary who loves him; a scheming sycophant; a beautiful, but daft, mistress; a stuffy secretary; a compliant mailroom head; a middle-management man; a secretary with a deadpan sense of humor; and a philandering company president who’s a stuffed shirt; as well as assorted executives and support staff who like to sing.

The director is Sarah Worrest, who has just returned to Hudson from New York City. The music director is Dennis Wrenn, a local theater veteran.

An appointment for a specific time is not necessary, but actors may notify the Arts Alliance that they are trying out: arts_alliance@upwitharts.org or call 978-562-1646.

Dancing for Musical Theater, a workshop is being offered on Monday, June 9 and Wednesday, June 11 from 7-9 p.m. at Hudson High School’s dance studio, 69 Brigham Street, Hudson. Participants entering 6th grade through adult, interested in learning valuable skills, dance terms and auditioning techniques are welcome.

These intensive workshops will help teens and adults interested in learning typical dance steps and moves, giving directors what they are looking for. Workshop participants will gain confidence as they practice on performing their best at auditions.

Participants may take both workshops or just one, and still benefit. Instructor is Stacy Kadesch, who recently choreographed for the Arts Alliance productions of Throughly Modern Millie by Youth Theater and Children’s Theater’s Annie, Jr. and Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. The instructor has extensive experience in musical theater, including acting, choreography and directing.

There is a $15 registration fee to participate in one workshop; attend both nights and the cost is only $25. Sponsored by the Arts Alliance’s Summer Drama Workshop, this special offering will help polish dance skills and expand a dancer’s working knowledge, thus improving one’s ability to land the role desired.

Audition Workshop on June 10 from 7 - 9 pm at Hudson High School is being conducted by Jen Finn who has directed several plays for the River's Edge Players and for Hudson High School. Ms. Finn earned her degree from Roger Williams University in creative writing and theater studies, and has also been an actress with the River's Edge Plyers, Roger Williams University and as a young person with Summer Drama Workshop in Children's, Youth and Young Adult Theater. There is a $15 registration fee to participate in the workshop.

Created by the Arts Alliance, the River’s Edge Players welcomes all area residents 17 years and older to try out for a part on the stage or become involved backstage. Anyone interested in helping with set construction, costume design, sound effects, lighting, ticket sales, ushering, concessions, house management, props, stage management, prompting, curtain pulling or set dressing, e-mail: bworrest@upwitharts.org

The River's Edge Community Band welcomes new musicians in eighth grade and older to join the band. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings beginning at 7 pm at Hudson High School, 69 Brigham Street. Under the direction of founding and artisitic director, Jason Caron the band is currently preparing for the annual Yesue concert at Wood Park. Musicians playing all band instruments are welcome.

Mr. Caron is director of bands at Hudson High School and Assistant Conductor of Symphony Pro Musica. He holds a bachelors degree in music education and and a master's degree in basson performance from the Hartt Shool, University of Hartford.

The registration forms and information for the Summer Drama Workshop are now available! Theater Too! and Children's Theater have already reached full enrollment, so please be sure to check out the other possibilities. Creative Theater Workshop (presenting the Taming of the Shrew) is open to students entering grades 6-13 and Stage Two is open to students entering grades 1-5. new Summer Drama Workshop site!

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