Tr-State Theater holding teen auditions

NEWTON — Tri-State Actors Theater will hold company auditions for its 2013 Summer Intern Training Program on Saturdays, May 4 through June 8.

Tri-State Actors Theater program, now in its 26th summer, trains students who are interested in learning the art of theater and performing by doing. This summer’s Family Production is “Wind in the Willows, The Musical.

Auditions, under the direction of Tri-State’s Artistic Director and Founder, Paul Meacham, are open to students ages 13 through 18; appointments are not necessary.

Auditioners will be asked to read selected characters from the script and sing a simple tune. Head shots and resume will be accepted, but are not required. All auditions will be held at the Performing Arts Center of Sussex County Community College, 1 College Hill, Newton from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m, May 4 through June 8.

The Intern Program begins July 8, with three weeks of rehearsals, Monday through Friday.

Intern actors will work and train with a professional director, choreographer, and music director. Production dates for “Wind in the Willows” are July 31 through August 10.

All rehearsals and performances will be at Sussex County Community College, Newton. Interns must be available for all rehearsals and performances. There is a $185 non-refundable registration fee for the program.

More information about Tri-State’s Intern Program is available on www.tristateactorstheater. org or by calling 973 383-0510.