BRAINERD — Auditions for three community theater productions will take place soon at Central Lakes College in Brainerd.
The Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center and Brainerd Community Theatre, in collaboration with Actors Repertory Theatre, will have open community auditions for Silent Sky, Winter Wonderettes and A Sherlock Carol at the Chalberg Theatre at CLC.
Auditions will be Aug. 26-28 and are open to all. Participants can audition for all three productions during the same time period. No preparation is required, but participants should bring a list of any scheduling conflicts for the rehearsal period.
Email clcperformingarts@clcmn.edu with questions.
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