Stage North is looking for Buddy Holly and a cast of Crickets to play the devil’s music. Auditions are June 16 for Stage North 2016-17 season kick off with the rock ‘n’ roll musical spectacle Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, scheduled to hit the stage in October. Featuring more than two dozen of Holly’s greatest hits, Stage North is looking for Peace Region musicians and performers to revive the life and times of one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most tragic figures.

Three nights of open mic live auditions will take place at Good Ole’ Dayz in Fort St. John June 16, 17, 18 at 7 p.m. The production is looking for Holly, the Crickets, Ritchie Valens and more. Musicians and performers of all ages are encouraged to attend. Stage North members and theatre fans will want to catch opening night live as we also unveil the season’s magnificent seven lineup–an exciting mix of black comedy, a family-favourite musical, mystery, and an original, four-dimensional dinner theatre experience. Stage North will also host an open casting call for actors, actresses, singers, and anyone interested in the theatrical arts onstage or backstage on June 25 and 26 at the rehearsal space at 11520 East Bypass Rd. Ages 10 and up are encouraged to attend. Be prepared for a cold read, but don’t hesitate to come prepared with memorized material. If you’re auditioning for a musical, come prepared with a song, either on CD or digital device.

AUDITION DATES     Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story @ Good Ole Dayz Thursday, June 16, 2016: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, June 17, 2016: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

CASTING CALL  taking place at 11520 East Bypass Rd                                                                             Saturday June 25, 2016: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.     AND          Sunday, June 26, 2015: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FROM THE Board of Directors for Stage North Theatre Society   For more information, contact: Twyla Jordan: 250-261-4760 or Matt Preprost: 250-271-0724