FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Photo Courtesy of Tacoma Youth Theatre *Youth Auditions for THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER* * * *Tacoma Youth Theatre* is holding open auditions for young actors, ages 5 – 18, for Barbara Robinson's full-length play THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER. *Auditions** *Saturday, Oct. 19th from 3pm - 6pm. Sunday, Oct. 20th from 3pm - 6pm. *Call-backs** *Thursday, Oct. 24th from 6:30-9pm This is an outstanding educational opportunity for both experienced and first-time young actors. No experience necessary, no preparation required, and walk-ins are welcome! The auditions will consist of games, exercises & reading/reciting from the script. Non-readers are welcome. Parents may stay throughout, but should at least plan on attending the first 15 minute of auditions. $300.00 tuition due, if cast, on the first day of rehearsals. PAY WHAT YOU CAN* options are available. Rehearsals run from October 28th through December 3rd, Mondays through Thursdays from 6:30pm – 9:00pm. There are some Saturday & Sunday daytime rehearsals. Actors will only be called as needed, and any conflicts may be listed on the audition form and taken into account when scheduling rehearsals. This is a special holiday event for Tacoma Youth Theatre, performing and rehearsing at our brand new theatre facility in the heart of the theatre district throughout the month of December. The few adult characters will be played by experienced actors and educators, who will collaborate with and mentor the young artists. Please help us to spread the word! For more information please call (253) 677-0531. Tacoma Youth Theatre is located at 924B Broadway in Downtown Tacoma and online at www.tacomayouththeatre.org. Please share our indiegogo campaign and make a donation by visiting http://igg.me/at/tacomayouththeatre. *PAY WHAT YOU CAN tuition is not free. Tacoma Youth Theatre is funded through tuition payments. However, we believe that ALL children should have the opportunity to discover the magic of theatre - regardless of their ability to pay. Families are asked to pay the full tuition amount or an alternate amount they can afford. For more information about pay-what-you-can: http://tacomayouththeatre.blogspot.com/p/pay-what-you-can-tuition.html ABOUT TACOMA YOUTH THEATRE Tacoma Youth Theatre is dedicated to creating high-quality theatre entirely produced by young artists. The company strives to build community by emphasizing core values of self-esteem, empathy, responsibility, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability. Tacoma Youth Theatre provides professional expectations, resources, and mentors that lead young people through the exploration of multiple theatrical disciplines. This process works best in a nurturing, respectful atmosphere where unique individuals, ages 5-18, can discover the impact, success, and joy of theatre for themselves. -- Scott Campbell, Managing Director Tacoma Youth Theatre 253-677-0531 www.tacomayouththeatre.org *Join our Email list*<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=n6xae4jab&p=oi&m=1110219710381>