Straw Hat Players auditions begin May 25 for ‘Beauty and the Beast’

From left, Ali Zimmerman and Heatherjane Oakley sing during a dress rehearsal for the Oregon Straw Hat Players’ ‘Hello Dolly!’ in this 2018 photo.

A Disney classic is making its way to the Oregon Performing Arts Center this summer.

The Oregon Straw Hats Players recently announced Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” as the summer 2023 production, with Sarah Karlen serving as the director.

Performances will take place between Saturday, Aug. 5 and Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Oregon Performing Arts Center.

Those interested can expect auditions and crew sign ups on the following dates at the Oregon High School:

Thursday, May 25

Ages 13 and under (must have a parent or guardian present with the student) – 6:30 p.m. at the Innovation Center at Oregon High School, 456 N. Perry Pkwy.

Ages 14 and over – 7:15 p.m. at the Innovation Center at Oregon High School, 456 N. Perry Pkwy.

Tuesday, May 30

Ages 13 and under (must have a parent or guardian present with the student) – 6:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Oregon High School, 456 N. Perry Pkwy.

Ages 14 and over – 7:15 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Oregon High School, 456 N. Perry Pkwy.

More information is available online a.

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