Pardon me, but are you ready to rock?

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SHOT IN THE DARK PRODUCTIONS

Open Auditions to be held June 11/12

Shot in the Dark Productions is getting ready to stage a production of The Who’s Tommy this fall, and they need a cast that’s ready to rock.

Auditions for the rock opera will be held Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12 at Superior Heights (Rm. 119) at 6:30 p.m. both nights.

Those auditioning are asked to have 16 bars of a song ready to sing (a verse and a chorus) – any song is fine.

Everyone is welcome!

Directed by Sue Barber and Anthony Aceti, Tommy is the story of a young boy who, after witnessing a traumatic event, goes deaf, dumb and blind.

Unable to speak, hear or see, he suffers abuse from sadistic relatives and neighbours until he discovers his talents in front of a pinball machine.

Tommy will go onstage at the Mill Square Machine Shop from November 4-8, 2015.

Tickets are on sale now at the Community Theatre Box Office in the Station Mall – adults are $25 and seniors/students are $20.

The show features classic songs by The Who including one of their most famous hits, Pinball Wizard.

All music will be played by local rock band, That’s Chester, featuring Greg Simpson on vocals, Gabe Tessaro and Eugene Orlando on vocals and guitar, Aubrey Falls on vocals and bass guitar, and Ric Datson on drums and percussion.

While age ranges for some of the characters are flexible, it’s important to note that the production will require a 'young Tommy' that looks 4-6 years old.

Must be able to sing.

For more information about Tommy or Shot in the Dark Productions, visit www.shotinthedarkssm.com.