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| 02 May 2012 | 12:38

NEWTON — Tri-State Actors Theater is holding company auditions for its Summer Intern Training Program on Saturdays, May 5 through June 9. The program has trained hundreds of students who are interested in learning the art of theater and performing, since its first season in the summer of 1989. This summer’s Family Production is "Winnie the Pooh," a musical.

Auditions, under the direction of Tri-State’s Artistic Director and Founder, Paul Meacham, are open to students, age 13 through 18. Appointments are not necessary.

Auditioners will be asked to read selected characters from the script and sing a simple tune.

Head shots and resume will be accepted, but are not required.

There is a $185 non-refundable registration fee for the program

All auditions will be held at Sussex County Community College, Newton.

Dates, times and locations for the auditions are:

Saturday, May 5, noon until 3 p.m., Bldg. D – Student Center Theater

Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m. to noon, Performing Arts Center

Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. to noon, Performing Arts Center

Saturday, May 26, noon until 2 p.m., Performing Arts Center

Saturday, June 2, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Performing Arts Center

Saturday, June 9, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Performing Arts Center

The Intern Program begins July 9, with three weeks of rehearsals, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Production dates for "Winnie the Pooh"are Aug. 1 through Aug. 11. All rehearsals and performances will be at Sussex County Community College.

Interns must be available for all rehearsals and performances.

For more information, go to www.tristateactorstheater.org or call 973 383-0510.