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Starting Here, Starting Now: Documenting a Theatre Company's First Show - Part 2

Auditions for any community theatre company can be a challenge. However, for a new theatre company auditioning for their first show, that comes with a slew of addition challenges. But the Connecticut Arts Players is afraid of the challenge. Not only are they starting their company by producing one of the technical demanding shows in recent memory, but one that requires a diverse cast. The latter can be hard to find in the mostly white Fairfield County theatre community. I followed up with producer Dr. William Trebing to see how auditions went.

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Starting Here, Starting Now: Documenting a Theatre Company's First Show

It is a daunting task to not only form a new theatre company but also get its first show off the ground onto the stage. The brand new Connecticut Arts Players are producing Avenue Q as their inaugural show. Over the next couple of months, OnStage Blog will be documenting their journey from auditions to opening night.

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