RANGELEY – The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is holding open auditions from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 25, for its two productions, “Guys and Dolls” and “Wedding Belles.”

 

The auditions will be held at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St.

 

All are invited to this call for singers, actors and dancers of all ages who want to be involved in the RFA’s live theater productions for the 2017 season. Roles range from leads to small cameos. Both shows will be cast from this one audition date.

 

“Guys and Dolls” isFrank Loesser’s celebrated musical comedy about rolling the dice and falling in love under the bright lights of Broadway in 1930s era New York. There are 12 roles plus an active ensemble featuring a variety of singing and dancing characters. There is one character with no singing required.

 

Those auditioning for lead roles should prepare the song indicated for the role. All should be prepared to learn a new song, a short dance and read a variety of parts. Show dates are June 30-July 2, and July 7-9.

 

“Wedding Belles” is a full-length comedy set in Texas in 1942. Four garden club women meet a young girl who has come to their little town to marry an infantryman before he ships off for World War II. They decide to throw her an elaborate wedding. Roles include four mature women and one 18-year-old girl. Those auditioning should be prepared to read a variety of roles.

 

Show dates are Aug. 18-21.

 

For more information, visit www.rangeleyarts.org or call 207-864-5000.