No Square seeking a few Lagunatics

TOM TITUS

If you’re a Lagunan eager to poke a little fun at your hometown,

Laguna Beach’s No Square Theatre is about to give you your chance.

Auditions for the 13th annual musical parody, “Lagunatics 2005,”

will be held May 7 at the theater group’s rehearsal facility, 1863 S.

Coast Highway in Laguna.

Director Bree Burgess Rosen, who started the annual production of

parody in the early 1990s, says that roles in the show are open to

singers, dancers and “personalities” age 16 and older. Appointments

are preferred, but walk-ins will be welcomed.

“This wacky, original, burlesque-style show will use skits and

parody lyrics, set to hits from the great musicals, to poke fun at

all the quirks and foibles that make Laguna unique,” Rosen declared.

“Your rehearsal schedule will depend on your level of

participation,” she said. “The more talent or time you have, the more

we’ll try to use you.” However, she added, “No one rehearses more

than five times a week or longer than four hours at a stretch.”

Rosen, who is co-scripting the show with Chris Quilter, has been

involved in the creation of all 12 previous Lagunatics, which she

refers to as “a hit musical roast of the coast.” This time around,

she emphasizes, dancers are particularly in demand.

“Bring an accompaniment tape or CD of a two-minute song for our

player,” she advises. “Dress comfy in appropriate shoes. If you tap,

we’ll love you.”

The theme of this year’s Lagunatics is “Senior Prom” and will be

musically directed by Justin Pyne and choreographed by Vanessa

Schneller. Eliza Korshin is stage manager for the show.

Performance dates are July 29 at 8 p.m., July 30 at 2 and 8 p.m.

and July 31 at 7 p.m. in the Artists’ Theater at Laguna Beach High

School.

Part of the proceeds from this year’s show will go toward the

creation of the Susi Q Senior Center.

More information about this year’s “Lagunatics” can be obtained by

calling the No Square Theatre at (949) 497-1950 or check out the

website at www.nosquare.org.