‘Snow Queen’ to return to arts center

Auditions for the Lawrence Arts Center’s annual holiday production will be noon-5 p.m. Sept. 19.

After a two-year absence, “The Snow Queen” is being presented once again. Revisited by the directors, this new version has a sleeker script with all the beauty and charm of Hans Christian Andersen’s strange tale of love and loyalty. The production will feature a cast of over 100 community and professional actors and dancers. It includes an original script by Ric Averill, unique choreography by Deborah Bettinger and a live orchestra performance conducted by Jeff Dearinger.

The audition schedule is as follows:

• Ages 5-8, Noon-1:30 p.m.

• Ages 9-11: 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

• Ages 12-18: 3 p.m.-5 p.m.

• Adults: 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m.

No prepared audition material is necessary. Callbacks, if needed, will be Sept. 20. There is a participation fee of $90 for all student performers, although financial aid will be available.

Performance dates are Dec. 10-12 and Dec. 17-19. For more information, call 843-2787.