Upcoming Performances
Springfield Ballet Theater Auditions
OPAI ballet company, known as Springfield Ballet Theatre, will be hosting auditions for dancers ages 12 and up on Feb. 22.
Auditioners will take a class with the company. Class will begin promptly at 11 a.m. Please arrive early to fill out forms.
Please wear formal class attire and bring ballet and pointe shoes. Previous dance training is necessary.
Guys and Dolls Auditions
We cordially invite you to audition for OPAI's production of Guys and Dolls on Saturday, March 14 from 10 am to 12 pm with callbacks at 3 pm. Performances run June 5th and 6th at Springfield's John Legend Theatre.
Prepare a one minute selection from any Broadway show of your choice. Please bring your own sheet music with cuts clearly marked and a resume if possible; an accompanist will be provided. Dance auditions will occur at the same time as vocals so please come prepared with appropriate clothing to move. Strong actors are also highly encouraged to audition. Ages high school and up.
Cold readings from the script and the following songs will be used at callbacks: "If I Were a Bell," "Take Back Your Mink," "Luck Be a Lady," and "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat."
Book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling
Music by Frank Loesser
Based on "The Idyll of Sarah Brown" and characters by Damon Runyon
Direction by D. Scot Davidge
Music Direction by Jay Hale
Choreography by D. Scot and Amy Davidge
Link to character description: https://stageagent.com/shows/musical/1263/guys-and-dolls/characters
OPAI Chipotle Fundraiser
Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support OPAI. Come to the Chipotle at 1930 N. Bechtle Ave., Ste. B, in Springfield on Saturday, March 28 between 4 to 8 p.m. and show this flyer (can be on your phone) and tell the cashier you're supporting the cause! OPAI will get 1/3 of the proceeds that night!
