The search is on for a "spunky, friendly and big-voiced" girl to play everybody's favourite orphan.
The Royal City Musical Theatre Company is holding two casting call sessions to cast the title role in its upcoming April production of Annie. The casting calls are on Sunday, Nov. 17 - one at 11 a.m. in Vancouver and the other at 2 p.m. in Port Coquitlam.
Director Valerie Easton and musical director James Bryson will be on hand looking for a 10- to 12-year-old girl who fits the "spunky, friendly and big-voiced" description.
Girls should bring sheet music and come prepared to sing a song from a Broadway show. They should also bring jazz shoes, as there will be a dance audition.
The Vancouver audition is at Broadway Edge Studio, 8713 Cambie St. The Port Coquitlam session is at Broadway Bound Studio, 2701 Kingsway Ave.
Interested performers can sign up for the audition online at http://tinyurl.com/FindingAnnie.
You can find more information online at www.royalcitymusicaltheatre.com or email [email protected] for more details.
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Think animation is just for kids?
Think again.
International Animation Day was on Oct. 28, and the New Westminster Public Library is celebrating its own Animation Day on Wednesday night, Nov. 6.
An animation program, with a selection of animated short films, is being presented at 7 p.m.
Pre-register by calling 604-527-4667 or email [email protected].
The library is at 716 Sixth Ave., uptown.
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The Van Dop Gallery is inviting everyone to catch the holiday spirit with special Saturday events this month.
The gallery is holding Spirit of the Season exhibitions on Saturdays, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This coming Saturday, Nov. 9, it's Festive Treasures, while Nov. 16 will feature new works by Jim Walsh. On Nov. 23, you can see work from Joanna Lovett's jewelry collection, and, on Nov. 30, check out new work by Angie Au Hemphill.
Van Dop Gallery is at 421 Richmond St.
For more, call 604-521-7887, email [email protected] or see www.VanDopGallery.com.
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A recent movie night fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society was a big success.
The night included an exclusive screening of the new Brooke Shields comedy The Hot Flashes at the Landmark Cinemas at New Westminster station on Oct. 10.
A press release from the organizers notes that a total of $8,205 was raised for the cause - including $2,690 in cash and $5515 of in-kind donations.
Robyn Murrell of Zhoosh Fitness by Design, one of the event organizers, said: "We had so many supporters, we really want to thank the community and businesses. Too many to list here, but I can tell you that we had 35 local businesses participate and could not have done this without each and every one."
It was a particularly difficult day in New Westminster - having been the day of the big fire that destroyed the E.L. Lewis Block downtown.
One of the event organizers from B2B NOW (Business-to-Business Network of Women) lost her business on Front Street, The FAT Paint Company, because of the fire.
"Several people did not make it to the event because of the fire, but the team decided to proceed and are very grateful for the support," said Sonja Curry of Sonja Curry Design Inc., one of the event organizers.
The organizing team has posted thanks to their supporters and photos of the event at their Facebook page - tinyurl.com/HotFlashesFacebook.
(You can also search for Spring Cleaning presents The Hot Flashes for Cancer Fundraiser.)
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