Open auditions for the Performing Arts at Oakton production of "Voices
of Iraq Vets: Wake up America!," an original reader's theater
performance, are scheduled 6 - 9 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12, and 6 - 9
p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf
Road, Des Plaines.
"Voices
of Iraq Vets: Wake up America!" consists of personal stories submitted
to Operation Truth, a not-for-profit, non-partisan organization that
gives a voice to active members of the U.S. military. These moving
accounts provide a dramatic view of war's effect on young American
men and women whose lives have been forever changed. The director
is casting men and women of all ages and prefers that actors prepare
a monologue for the audition. However, scripts will be provided. Women
and people of color are encouraged to audition.
"Voices of Iraq Vets: Wake up America!" will be presented at 8 p.m.
on Thursday, Feb. 2; Friday, Feb. 3; and Saturday, Feb. 4, at the
Des Plaines campus. For more information or to order tickets, call
the Oakton Box Office at 847-635-1900.