Auditions for Ryedale Festival Community Opera

9:53am Friday 9th May 2008

Ryedale Festival Community Opera is looking for singers, dancers, performers and musicians of all ages and abilities to audition next week for this summer's production.

Adapted from the Leon Garfield story by composer Barry Russell, The Wedding Ghost's spooky tale of mystery and love will be performed at the Milton Rooms, Malton, on July 11 and 12 during the Ryedale Festival.

Directed by Em Whitfield, the community opera will feature a cast of 60 and a crew of makers, designers, artists and technical support.

Em will hold auditions sessions at the Milton Rooms next Friday, from 6pm to 8.30pm, and at Helmsley Arts Centre on May 18, from 4pm to 5.30pm.

"If you're interested in auditioning or becoming involved with backstage help or design, please contact me on 01751 431231," says Em.