Auditions held for “Peter and the Starcatcher” production

Clark State College will hold auditions for its theatre arts program production of “Peter and the Starcatcher,” a Tony Award-winning play that reimagines the origins of Peter Pan, at 7 p.m. on Sept. 1, at the Clark State Performing Arts Center, 300 S. Fountain Ave. Callbacks will occur at 7 p.m. on Sept. 2. Co-presented with Springfield Arts Council, auditions are open to the public.

Based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, “Peter and the Starcatcher” follows Molly, an orphan, and her new friend as they embark on an adventure involving pirates, heroes, villains and a mysterious substance known as “starstuff.” The production will be produced by Maggie Cooper, Clark State PAC house operations manager, and directed by Krissy Hartman, executive director of the Springfield Arts Council.

Individuals who wish to audition should prepare a one- to two-minute monologue and be prepared to sing. A headshot and resume are preferred. Reserve an audition spot at go.clarkstate.edu/peterauditions.

Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. on Oct. 30 and 31 and Nov. 6 and 7, with 2 p.m. matinees on Nov. 1 and 8. Tickets are $18 with student and senior tickets available for $15. Clark State students with a college ID can receive one free ticket. Tickets for all performances are on sale now through the Clark State Performing Arts Center Ticket Office at 300 S. Fountain Ave. in Springfield, via phone at 937-328-3874 or online at go.clarkstate.edu/artslive26-27.

Clark State's arts academic programs provide students with opportunities to develop skills in performance, production and arts management while gaining hands-on experience through events at the Performing Arts Center. Programs include a theatre transfer pathway and an arts administration certificate, with training in areas such as stagecraft, production technology, acting and directing that prepare students for transfer to four-year theatre programs. The arts administration certificate provides coursework in theatre and business, including management, accounting and marketing.

For more information about the theatre arts program or “Peter and the Starcatcher,” visit clarkstate.edu.