High School and College-Age Performing Artists Invited to Workshop an Original Cabaret
(West Palm Beach, FL) – With auditions scheduled for Saturday, March 9, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will host its eighth production of Stage Awakenings on April 13, a lively evening of student-produced dance, music, poetry and theater performances featuring individual and group performers from local high schools and colleges.
“We are thrilled to bring back Stage Awakenings at the Kravis Center,” said Tracy C. Butler, Director of Education at the Kravis Center. “This unique program is free for the participating students and not only showcases the immense talent of Palm Beach County’s young artists, but also reflects the Kravis Center’s commitment to nurturing the arts in our community. Working with these young artists is a refreshing experience and it’s a privilege to witness their growth and creativity come to life on stage. We can’t wait for the audience to experience the extraordinary talent of these students.”
Live auditions for Stage Awakenings are scheduled to start at 10 a.m. Students are invited to attend and present their performance work, whether it be acting, comedy, dance, music, poetry or other performance genre. Auditions may run for no more than five minutes. Appointments are required and participants can register by visiting kravis.org/stage-awakenings-auditions/.
Following auditions, selected students will have the opportunity to workshop their performances on Sunday, April 7, under the direction of Stage Director Kim Cozort and Music Director Joshua Lubben. This workshop and rehearsal process will culminate in the final performance, set to take place on Saturday, April 13, at 7 p.m. in Persson Hall.
Kim Cozort, a distinguished actress and director, brings a wealth of experience to the program. Her diverse career includes notable performances in theatre, opera and television. She also serves as the Director of Education at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Joshua Lubben, a respected musician and music director, is known for his innovative work in musical theatre, particularly in South Florida’s vibrant performing arts scene. His recent accolade, the Artist Innovation Fellowship by the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, speaks volumes about his contributions and talent.
The Kravis Center is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality, by offering comprehensive arts education programs; by providing a Palm Beach County home for local and regional arts organizations to showcase their work; and by being an economic catalyst and providing community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County.
Stage Awakenings is made possible through the generous support of Leonard and Norma Klorfine. General admission tickets to support these budding performers are $10 and can be purchased on the web at www.kravis.org, by phone at (561) 832-7469 and in person.