Wandering Aesthetics and Dunamis Theatre are collaborating this summer to produce “The Jungle Book”, their second show for young actors in the Spicy Lamb Farm Players’ Barn. Under the direction of Kyle Jozsa, Benjamin Rexroad, and Nici Romo, this play will offer young performers an opportunity to create as an ensemble and work on their craft in a style unique to Wandering Aesthetics and Dunamis Theatre.

Young performers (L-R) Sophia Durway, Aurora Reynolds & Lara Dodez perform in 2018’s ‘A Play Within A Play on A Midsummer’s Day’. (Photo courtesy of esd•photography)

The companies are currently seeking actors ages 8 -18.

Special consideration for younger performers will be given to previous Wandering Aesthetics students.

DATES:

Wednesday, April 10 & Thursday, April 11

TIME:

30-Minute Slots available from 5 PM – 9 PM

LOCATION:

The Center (118 W. Market St. • Akron, OH 44303)

WHAT TO PREPARE:

Actors are encouraged to prepare a 60-to-90 second monologue or memorized piece of text of their choosing. Actors should also be prepared to read or improvise.

Resumes and headshots are not required but will be accepted.

Please come with any known Summer conflicts (e.g. vacations, summer school, birthdays, etc.)

TO REGISTER:

Visit watheatre.com/auditions to register.

If you are unable to attend either audition date, please contact [email protected] by April 15 and special accommodations may be arranged.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

The Jungle Book is a modern adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s 1894 classic, “The Jungle Book”. The story, or collection of stories, follows a number of animals, such as Shere Khan the tiger, Baloo the bear, and the principal character, the “man-cub” known as Mowgli.

Rehearsals will begin in May.

Performances will run August 2, 3, 8 and 9 at 7:00pm, August 4 at 2:00 pm and August 10 at 5:00 pm.

All performances will take place at The Spicy Lamb Farm, 6560 Akron Peninsula Rd., Peninsula, OH 44264.

For more information please contact [email protected].