Tonight: Opening Night for PPT’s ‘Barefoot In The Park’
7:30 p.m. at the Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St.
Join the cast for a complimentary reception on the third floor immediately following the opening performance.
Gary Thornburg  is Victor Velasco and the newlyweds are played by Eliana Newkirk (Cori) and Tim Campbell (Paul). Tickets: Adults $17, students/seniors $14. Show dates are May 3-5 and 9-12 at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee on May 6 at 2:30 p.m.
Producing Partners: First National Bank and Crescent Construction Services. Get tickets at 704-633-5471 or piedmontplayers.com

PPT auditions for Tony Award-winning musical ‘Avenue Q’
May 29-30 at the Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St.
Open auditions casting male and female singers/actors at least 18 years of age of all ethnic and racial backgrounds. Performers should prepare 16 bars from a song in the style of the show. Bring your sheet music; an accompanist will be provided.
Winner of the Tony “Triple Crown” for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart and tells the story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it’s clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their ever-elusive purpose in life.
Filled with humor, a catchy score and puppets, Avenue Q is similar to a beloved children’s show, where puppets are friends, monsters are good and life lessons are learned. This production contains adult content; viewer discretion is advised. For details, visit www.avenueq.com
Performances dates are July 26-Aug 4. Producing partner Carrol Fisher Construction Services, Fisher Realty & Salisbury Business Center.
For more information call 704-633-5471 or email md@piedmontplayers.com

PPT youth auditions for ‘Disney’s High School Musical 2’
May 22-23 at the Meroney Theater’s third floor, 213 S. Main St.
Open youth musical auditions casting high school aged singers/actors: High school students of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to audition. Performers should prepare 16 bars from a song in the style of the show. Bring your sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Auditions will begin with a short dance number so wear comfortable clothes and appropriate shoes.
The “Disney’s High School Musical” team is back with another adventure for everyone’s favorite Wildcats.
On the last day of junior year, the East High gang can’t wait to get the summer started – they’re ready for summer jobs, money for college and to have fun. To that end, Troy gets them all jobs at Lava Springs Country Club – which happens to be owned by popular girl, Sharpay’s, father. While Sharpay schemes to steal Troy’s heart from Gabriella, her brother, Ryan, hopes to win the Star Dazzle Award. Everything comes to a head at the talent show, where the group has to remember their motto: “All for one, and one for all.”
Performances dates are July 12-21. Producing partner F&M Bank. For more information call 704-633-5471 or email md@piedmontplayers.com

 

Bryce Pinkham at PPT’s ‘Night on the Stage Fundraiser’
Piedmont Players Theatre’s ‘Night on the Stage Fundraiser’ starring Tony Award Nominee Bryce Pinkham is May 18-19. There is very limited seating for this exclusive event. To reserve your seats call 704-633-5471. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St. PiedmontPlayers.com