Pittsburgh CLO To Hold Auditions For FOREVER PLAID 7/12

Pittsburgh CLO’s is set to hold auditions for its production of Forever Plaid. Auditions are set for July 12th from 12:00pm - 8:00pm (by appointment). Auditions will be held at Pittsburg CLO Academy of Music Theater (Penn Avenue Place, 130 CLO Academy Way, 9th Floor, Downtown Pittsburgh).

Four actors to play within an age range of 20s to 30s, who are capable of close harmonic singing of the "guy groups" of the 1950s-60s (i.e. The Four Aces, The Four Lads, The Lettermen, The Crew Cuts, etc.)

All performers must:

Prepare material, from any source or time period, that shows range with simplicity and honesty. These are “real” guys, not professional showmen or lounge singers. No Doo-Wop or Rock N’ Roll. Be prepared to read.

Bring a headshot and typed resume stapled together

Prepare 16 bars up-tempo and ballad that show your voice at it’s best

Turn in a completed audition application

Bring legitimate sheet music in your key with cuts clearly marked

Additional audition information:

For more information or to schedule an audition time, visit their website at pittsburghCLO.org. You can download an audition application and sign up for an audition appointment via email.  If you have additional questions or do not have Internet access, please call 412-281-3973.  Appointments are now being taken.

Since 1946, the Pittsburgh CLO has been the driving force behind live musical theater in Pittsburgh and the entire Southwestern Pennsylvania region. Pittsburgh CLO is a not-for-profit arts organization that appreciates the support of nearly 200,000 patrons each year. Its dedication to the musical theater art form extends beyond the summer season with such programs as the CLO Academy, the CLO Mini Stars, the Gene Kelly Awards, the Construction Center for the Arts and the CLO Cabaret.