Marathon Center for the Performing Arts is holding auditions for Youtheatre’s upcoming production of Madagascar Jr. Auditions are open to students in grades 3-5 including an on-stage cast of no more than 40 students in addition to positions on the production’s technical crew.

Auditions for the on-stage cast will begin promptly at 6 p.m. Monday, January 17 and Tuesday, January 18 at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, 200 W. Main Cross Street in Findlay. Check-in will begin at 5:45 p.m.

Students in grades 3-5 who wish to audition or apply for the technical crew must register and complete the required forms at www.MCPA.org/Youtheatre.

Students only need to attend one day of auditions. Those auditioning for the on-stage cast need to come prepared for movement. Youth interested in technical crew only need to register online.

Youtheatre’s production of Madagascar Jr. will be directed by Samantha Henry. The production staff includes: Erica Bickhart as music director and Lindsay Taylor as choreographer. The performances are slated for March 11 and 12 at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts. 

For additional information regarding the Youtheatre auditions for Madagascar Jr., contact Craig VanRenterghem, Education Director at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts at [email protected].