‘Rocky Horror Show’ auditions set
Auditions for the musical “The Rocky Horror Show” will be at 2 p.m. June 22 in the Catherine M. Bellamy Theater at the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas , 701 S. Main St. The doors will open at 1:30 p.m.
Thosee who auition must be 18 or older. No acting experience is required. Performances will be at the same location Oct. 18-19, and Oct. 25-26, according to a news release.
The ARTx3 Campus theater program is looking for performers to join the cast. “Don’t dream it — be it!” is the theme of the audition event.
“This show is going to be such a unique experience for all those involved, including the performers,” said J. Tyler Lewis, the production’s director. “Be a part of this crazy and wild show by lending your talents at ARTx3 in the Catherine M. Bellamy Theater.”
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“In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter,” according to a synopsis of the play. “Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named ‘Rocky’.”
“The Rocky Horror Show,” with music, lyrics and book by Richard O’Brien, debuted in London’s West End in 1973. It was soon adapted into the 1975 musical film, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
“Complete with sass from the audience, cascading toilet paper, and an array of other audience participation props, this deliberately kitschy rock ‘n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever,” according to the release.
Those auditioning are encouraged to pre-register but walk-ins will be accepted. Those who audition are expected to research this show to understand what may be expected of them. If cast, performers should be prepared to wear revealing clothing.
For more information or to register, visit artx3.org/rocky-horror-auditions or contact Lewis at jtlewis@artx3.org or call (870) 536-3375.
DAV plans virtual career fair
Disabled American Veterans and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the National Virtual Veterans Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve, according to a news release. More than 90 employers will participate. Veterans can utilize free career counseling and resume assistance, network with fellow veterans and military personnel, and get support with their Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and claims assistance. To register, visit jobs.dav.org.
Rice diseases topic at July 9 seminar
Camila Nicolli, extension rice pathologist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, has one goal for her training session: to help attendees become the best rice disease identifiers.
The rice disease training runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 9 and will be held at the Rice Research and Extension Center in Stuttgart. There is no cost to attend, but participants are asked to register in advance so organizers can get a headcount for food and materials. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, according to a news release.
Registration is available at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgzuYpAmcfeBds3L2pxtzZolMOM5AsF3xHfGyNVfQgVpp0gQ/viewform.
The event will include classroom and field practical work. Presenters are Nicolli and Terry Spurlock, extension pathologist for the Division of Agriculture; Rodrigo Pedrozo, a plant pathologist at the Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center; and Felipe Dalla Lana da Silva, state rice pathologist for Louisiana State University.
“Since Arkansas is the No. 1 rice-growing state and Louisiana is No. 3 in the nation it’s important that our growers are at the top of their game in identifying diseases that affect their crop,” Nicolli said. “Several rice diseases can be easily mistaken for other things and it’s critical to know what it is to manage it correctly.”
“I want to encourage anyone from the agriculture industry, including farmers, consultants and extension agents, to join us for this training,” she said.
The agenda includes 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. — Tips and tricks for identifying rice diseases; 9:30 -10:30 a.m. — Rice Host resistance; 10:30 11 a.m. — Parallel to the rice diseases in Louisiana; 11 a.m. to noon– Rice Seed treatment; and 1-3 p.m. — Rice Fungicide application.
Details: Camila Nicolli at (870) 830-2232 or cnicolli@uada.edu. To learn about extension programs in Arkansas, contact a local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit www.uaex.uada.edu.