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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 24, 2015
Contact: Lynn Whalen, lynn.whalen@llcc.edu; 786.2219
LLCC Theatre to hold open auditions Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 for “Your Swash is Unbuckled”
SPRINGFIELD – Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) Theatre will hold auditions the evenings of Monday, Aug. 31 and Tuesday, Sept. 1 for its fall production of “Your Swash Is Unbuckled,” directed by Mark Hardiman, professor of theatre. Auditions will take place from 7-9 p.m. in Sangamon South, lower level, on the LLCC-Springfield campus. Persons unable to audition those evenings should emailmark.hardiman@llcc.edu.
“Your Swash is Unbuckled” is a collection of short stage combat plays by Jeff Goode. Each play is approximately 10 minutes long and features swashbuckling, sword-swinging action.
“The plays are hilarious,” says Hardiman. “We did some of them last summer and had a wonderful time with them. This year we will be performing some of our old favorites, a few new ones and the playwright Jeff Goode has written us some completely new short plays about steam pirates, capturing a whimsical look at the steampunk phenomenon.”
Performances will be Nov.11, 12 and 13 at 8 p.m. in the Hoogland Center for the Arts Theatre III.
All roles are open in this production. Auditions will include reading from the script and movement exercises. The cast is comprised of adults and young adults able to play 19 years and older. College students and community members are encouraged to audition. Those interested in backstage duties, stage management or serving as assistant to the director should drop by auditions for a brief conference with the director.
LLCC Theatre is committed to education in theatre, emphasizing not only performance but also growth in those involved in the production. Those participating will register for college credit or participate through LLCC’s Community Education program.
Questions may be directed to mark.hardiman@llcc.edu or by calling 217.786.4942.
