• "King Arthur's Quest" Auditions
  Co-sponsored by the Albion Youth Theatre
   
  AYT is pleased to bring the Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) to Albion. MCT brings a unique performance opportunity with "King Arthur's Quest". Auditions will be on Monday, February 1, from 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. in the Washington Gardner Middle School (WGMS) auditorium. There will be just five days of rehearsal. The week will end with two free performances of "King Arthur’s Quest" on Saturday, February 6th, at 3:00pm and at 5:30 p.m. at WGMS.
   
  "We can do this in a week because there's a sense of urgency," says Albion resident Dory Lerew, who worked with MCT for seven years. "When you tell kids they need to learn something quickly, they do it. If you tell them they can do it, they can do it."
   
  Rehearsals will be held each evening, from 4:15-6:15 p.m. and from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The first rehearsal will begin Monday night after the auditions. Bring at least a snack or sack lunch and drink each night for the rehearsal break from 6:15 – 6:30pm. Since this is only a week-long commitment, NO ABSENCES WILL BE TOLERATED. A detailed schedule will be distributed during the audition.
   
  "King Arthur’s Quest" has room for up to 50 actors and backstage crew in grades K-8."This is a great chance to be in a play without having to commit to a two-month rehearsal," says Lerew. "We teach the kids lots of great skills; plus it's fun and gives the kids a good sense of responsibility."
   
  No advance preparation is necessary for auditions, which are free and open to all children in grades K-8.
   
  Albion Youth Theatre is celebrating their 5th anniversary by bringing MCT to Albion in place of AYT’s annual spring production this year.
   
  For more information, contact:
  Dory Lerew
  517/414-9197
  dlerew@albion.edu.

Albion Youth Theatre, or AYT, is a program for children and youth that offers opportunities to participate in the many different areas of interest found within theatre. Plays, rehearsals, workshops, guest artists, and other opportunities provide AYT's participants instruction in acting, improvisation, singing, public speaking, construction, and design.

AYT is focused on creating production oriented, socially relevant theatre that is enlightening and affordable for everyone involved, regardless of age. Albion Youth Theatre is committed to enriching the lives of the participants.

I don't know how to act, can I still join?
YES! Albion Youth Theatre is a chance to learn about theatre. No prior experience is necessary to participate.

I don't like to act, is there something for me to do?
Although acting is a big part of AYT, it is not the only part. Every participant is encouraged to explore the many activities within the program, including workshop participation, artistic design, and backstage work.

I don't have time to participate in a play, is there any way I can still be involved?
Plays are just one of AYT's activities. See our schedule or email us for other opportunities.

In May 2006, Albion Youth Theatre presented its first production to the Albion community. Monster in the Closet, performed at New Hope Worship Center, involved twenty children and youth playing roles including kids, adults, monsters, kings, and other fantasy creatures.

Throughout the three performances, AYT performed a delightful show for its audience, but the highlight was a performance for Washington Gardner Elementary School -- a time when the cast could be proud and show their friends and classmates their tremendous accomplishments.

Thank you, Albion, for your support during out first production!