?Cats? workshop scheduled for Jan. 13 in Tullahoma

Show director Suzanne M. Oliver will hold the final sessions of pre-audition workshops Saturday, Jan. 13 for the upcoming Community Playhouse, Inc. production of the award-winning, Broadway musical ?Cats.? A dance workshop is scheduled for 9 a.m. and a music workshop is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the South Jackson Civic Center in Tullahoma, TN. A third session may be offered at 1 p.m. if the first two sessions fill up. Each workshop will be limited to about 25 people so reservations are recommended. The cost for each workshop is $5 per person. For workshop reservations, call (931) 454-0020.

According to Ms. Oliver, the wide appeal of the show is expected to bring out many talented singers, dancers, and actors to via for the most coveted roles in ?Cats.? While the show is very dance oriented, it will also require many talented singers. Since many actors may not feel confident about both singing and dancing, the pre-audition workshops are offered to help prepare them for the auditions that are slated for the end of January. Oliver expects to some cast actors that only sing, some that only dance, and some who are able to do both.

The dance workshop will be conducted by the show choreographer Sunny Simmons of Sunny’s Dance Studio in Winchester. Previous dance experience is not required. Basic show choreography will be taught as well as an excerpt from the show which will be used during auditions. Participants in the dance workshop are requested to dress for dancing and easy movement.

Suzanne M. Oliver will conduct the music workshop and will provide the music material. Selections from the show that will be used during auditions will be taught and rehearsed. Participants to both workshops are requested to bring a non-returnable wallet size photo or snapshot for their audition sheets. Auditions for ?Cats? are slated for January 27 and January 28 at 2 p.m.

Production dates for ?Cats? are slated for April 27, 28, 29, and May 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, & 13, 2007. The show is sponsored in part by US Bank. For advanced show tickets, call (931) 581-7767.