Somerville residents in grades 7 – 12 sought for summer performance group

Auditions for the 2012 Somerville Sunsetters will be held on Monday, May 14, beginning at 6 p.m., at Somerville High School, 81 Highland Ave.  All Somerville residents in grades 7 – 12 are eligible to audition, including students entering the 7th grade and graduating high school seniors. Students wishing to audition must come prepared to sing a song of your choosing, either with music on CD or a capella.  A CD player will be available.  The Sunsetters is a traveling performance troupe which performs classic show tunes and modern musicals in Somerville neighborhoods throughout July and August.

Beginning this week, residents may also call the Mayor’s Office to request a performance in your neighborhood.  Performances are held on Monday-Thursday evenings, 7– 8 p.m., in July and August.  Some blackout dates apply, and performance slots fill up quickly.  To request a performance, please contact Jackie Rossetti at 617-625-6600 ext. 2614, or e-mail Jrossetti@somervillema.gov.

If selected, all individuals must commit to Monday – Thursday night rehearsals and performances from June 28 through August 23.  Rehearsals will be held at the West Somerville Neighborhood School from 6– 8 p.m. on Monday – Thursday evenings, with performances beginning on Thursday, June 28 during the city’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration at Trum Field.  Performances are scheduled at the request of city residents Monday – Thursday evenings in July and August, and at special city events including the Fireworks Celebration, ArtBeat, and the Mayor’s Senior Picnic.

If you have questions, please contact Jimmy DelPonte JDelponte@somervillema.gov.