Offshoot Productions will hold auditions for its summer 2000 "Festival of Theatre for Children" on Saturday, May 13, and Monday, May 15. Although the plays, The Further Adventures of Maide Marian and The Tale of the Frog Prince, are participatory musicals for children, not all roles involve singing.

Auditions, which are by appointment only, will be held on May 13 at the Peachtree City Library between 10 a.m. and noon, and on May 15 between 6:30 and 9 p.m. at McIntosh High School in Peachtree City. Additional auditions will be held in June, if necessary.

Professional guest artists, both males and females in their 20s through 50s, are sought to perform, help teach acting workshops, and mentor the apprentices. Guest artists receive a stipend.

Those wishing to audition for a singing role should have a prepared audition piece and either sheet music or taped accompaniment.

Apprentices, adults and teens (13 and older), must fill out an application form before auditioning. Apprentices not only perform in the plays, but attend acting workshops, help construct set pieces, and run lights and sound. There is a nominal fee for apprentices, and scholarships are available.

The delightful children's shows will be performed in between July 20 and July 30 at the LaFayette Educational Center (formerly Fayette County High School) in Fayetteville. Rehearsals begin in June. Application forms and additional information may be attained by calling (770) 631-2362 or e-mailing to offshootpr@aol.com.

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