Count Basie Center Performing Arts Academy announces auditions for Disney’s “Frozen Jr.’

 

(RED BANK – FEBRUARY 22) – The Count Basie Center Performing Arts Academy has announced auditions for one of the first junior Broadway productions of Disney’s Frozen in the nation.

Two Frozen JR. opportunities are available for young actors: the first, a “studio prep” experience, is built for aspiring actors aged 6-9 and feature an intimate studio performance at the conclusion of the session. A second session, built for actors aged 10-16, will culminate with an onstage performance at the historic Basie Center on Tuesday, June 4.

Details for both sessions are below. To schedule an audition or for additional information, call 732-224-8778 x 125.

FROZEN JR. PREP STUDIO PERFORMANCE

  • Ages: 6-9
  • Audition Date: Saturday, March 16  4-7PM
  • Classes for Accepted Students: Wednesdays April 3 – June 5 · 4-5:30PM (No classes the week of 4/22)
    Count Basie Center for the Arts Performing Arts Academy, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
  • Studio performance: Wednesday, June 12 · Time / Location TBA

FROZEN JR. MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCE

  • Ages: 10-16
  • Audition Dates: Friday, March 15 · 4-8PM | Sunday, March 17 · 10AM–2PM
  • Classes for Accepted Students: Tuesdays / Thursdays 4-6PM; Saturdays 9:30AM-12:30PM, April 2 – June 1 (No classes the week of 4/22)
    Count Basie Center for the Arts Performing Arts Academy, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
  • Main stage performance: Tuesday, June 4 · 7pm · Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center for the Arts

To schedule an audition or for additional information, call 732-224-8778 x 125

Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!

 

The Count Basie Center Performing Arts Academy Production of

 

Music & Lyrics by
Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez
Book by
Jennifer Lee
Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee
and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee

 

DISNEY’S FROZEN JR.
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied through MTI.
www.MTIShows.com