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February 5, 1999
The 1940s Radio Hour: Southampton Players Spring Musical Auditions

Contact:
Jane Finalborgo
Virginia Bennett
(516) 287 8313
Fax: (516) 283 4081

Swing back to the 1940's with Walton Jones' big band swing musical, The 1940's Radio Hour. Southampton Players announce open auditions for this production at 6 PM on Tuesday, February 16 and Wednesday, February 17, in the Avram Theater at Southampton College. This musical production, with performance dates of April 15 - 18 and 22 - 24 in the Avram Theater, features such standards as Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Blue Moon, That Ol' Black Magic, Blues in the Night, I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good, I'll Be Seeing You, and Strike Up the Band. Available roles include those for nine men ranging in age from 18 - 60, and for four women raging in age from 17 - 50. Auditioners should be prepared to sing swing, and read from the script. Sheet music in the singer's key and dance shoes are required. Michael Disher will direct and choreograph; Drina Keen will serve as musical director. Call Southampton Players, at (516) 287-8088 if further information is needed.