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๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐€๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ž ๐Ž๐ซ๐ฉ๐ก๐š๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐“๐ž๐š๐ฆ ๐Œ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ! โฃโฃAs we prepare for auditions for Annie, we're reminded of the incredible j...
06/16/2026

๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐€๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ž ๐Ž๐ซ๐ฉ๐ก๐š๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐“๐ž๐š๐ฆ ๐Œ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ! โฃ
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As we prepare for auditions for Annie, we're reminded of the incredible journeys that can begin on the Evolve Theatrics stage.โฃ
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Nine years ago, a young performer named Leah joined the cast of our production of Annie as one of the orphans. Since then, she has continued to grow with Evolve, appearing in numerous productions, developing her talents, and becoming a valued member of our theater family.โฃ
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Today, Leah is helping bring Annie back to lifeโ€”not as an orphan, but as a member of our choreography team!โฃ
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Between her time on stage, her college studies as a pre-med student, and her accomplishments as a competitive ballroom dancer, Leah has continued to pursue excellence both in and out of the theater. We are incredibly proud of all she has achieved and grateful that she is sharing her talents with the next generation of performers.โฃ
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Swipe through to see some of our favorite Evolve memories of Leah, from her first appearance in Annie to the many roles she has played over the years.โฃ
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You never know where one audition might lead.โฃ
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Auditions for Annie are July 19โ€“20.โฃ
Whether you're a first-time performer or a longtime theater veteran, we'd love to see you there!

https://www.evolvetheatrics.com/annie-auditions.html

๐€๐๐๐ˆ๐„ ๐€๐”๐ƒ๐ˆ๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„! โฃโฃโฃโฃThe vocal audition selections for Evolve Theatrics' production of Annie are now available on ...
06/14/2026

๐€๐๐๐ˆ๐„ ๐€๐”๐ƒ๐ˆ๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„! โฃโฃ
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The vocal audition selections for Evolve Theatrics' production of Annie are now available on our website!โฃโฃ
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Prospective cast members can now access:โฃโฃ
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Whether you're hoping to play Annie, Miss Hannigan, Warbucks, Grace, one of the Orphans, or a member of our adult ensemble, now is the perfect time to begin preparing for auditions.โฃโฃ
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Auditions will be held July 19-20, and there are roles available for performers of all ages and experience levels. We welcome both returning performers and those who may be auditioning with us for the very first time!โฃโฃ
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Visit our website to download the audition materials and get started today.โฃโฃ https://www.evolvetheatrics.com/annie-auditions.html
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We can't wait to see you at auditions!

๐€๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ž ๐ˆ๐ฌ ๐Œ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐“๐ก๐š๐ง ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐€๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ž!โฃโฃWhen people think about Annie, they often think of the title role, but Annie is just one...
06/11/2026

๐€๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ž ๐ˆ๐ฌ ๐Œ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐“๐ก๐š๐ง ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐€๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ž!โฃ
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When people think about Annie, they often think of the title role, but Annie is just one of seven named orphan roles that help bring this beloved story to life!โฃ
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Today, we're highlighting the **three oldest orphans** in the show:โฃ
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๐๐ž๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ (๐š๐ ๐ž๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’โ€“๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”)โฃ
Pepper is the toughest girl in the orphanage. She's bold, outspoken, and always ready for a fight. Beneath that tough exterior, though, she deeply cares about Annie and the other girls. Pepper learned to be strong because she had to survive.โฃ
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๐ƒ๐ฎ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ฒ (๐š๐ ๐ž๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’โ€“๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”)โฃ
As the oldest orphan, Duffy often serves as a steady presence among the girls. She understands the realities of orphanage life and helps look after the younger children. Duffy is practical, mature, and fiercely loyal to her fellow orphans.โฃ
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๐‰๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ (๐š๐ ๐ž๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿโ€“๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“)โฃ
July is the quietest of the orphan girls. She has learned that keeping a low profile is often the best way to avoid attracting the attention and wrath of Miss Hannigan. Though she may not be the loudest voice in the room, July has a unique perspective and an important place in the orphan family.โฃ
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Each of these roles gives a young performer the opportunity to create a memorable character and shine on stage. While Annie may be the title character, the story wouldn't be the same without the girls who share her journey.โฃ
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๐๐ซ๐จ๐š๐๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ ๐…๐ฎ๐ง ๐…๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ฌโฃ
โ€ข Sarah Jessica Parker first appeared on Broadway as Pepper in the original 1977 production of *Annie* and later went on to play the title role of Annie herself.โฃ

โ€ข Sadie Sink (Stranger Things) served as the standby for Pepper, Duffy, and July in the 2012 Broadway revival before eventually stepping into the title role of Annie.โฃ
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Could you be our next Pepper, Duffy, or July?โฃ
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๐„๐ฏ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฏ๐ž ๐“๐ก๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐ฌ' ๐€๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ž ๐€๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌโฃ
July 19 & 20, 2026โฃ
Performances: October 16โ€“18 & 23โ€“25, 2026โฃ
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We are casting performers of all ages, including seven named roles for children and teens, plus a large ensemble of adults and children. Whether you're an experienced performer or stepping onto the stage for the first time, we'd love to see you audition!โฃ
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Audition information: โฃ
https://www.evolvetheatrics.com/annie-auditions.html

๐Œ๐ž๐ž๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐“๐ž๐š๐ฆ ๐๐ž๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ง! โฃโฃEvolve Theatrics is excited to introduce our Stage Manager for ๐˜ˆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ, Michelle Hill!...
06/09/2026

๐Œ๐ž๐ž๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐“๐ž๐š๐ฆ ๐๐ž๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ง! โฃ
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Evolve Theatrics is excited to introduce our Stage Manager for ๐˜ˆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ, Michelle Hill!โฃ
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Michelle is a member of the Evolve Theatrics Board of Directors and brings an impressive combination of artistic, organizational, and leadership experience to this important role. Many audience members will recognize Michelle from her onstage performances in our productions of ๐˜”๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜บ ๐˜—๐˜ฐ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฑ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ด, ๐˜Š๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜จ๐˜ฐ, ๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜š๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜”๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ค, ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ป๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ. She has also served as House Manager and has been an invaluable member of our production team both on and off the stage.โฃ
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Michelle's theater experience extends far beyond Evolve. Before moving to Michigan, she served as the Associate General Manager of the Young Victorian Theatre Company in Baltimore, Maryland. She remains actively involved in the local arts community and currently serves as the accountant for the Clinton County Arts Council.โฃ
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In addition to her extensive theater background, Michelle holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Princeton University and an MBA from Morgan State University. Her unique combination of theatrical experience, management expertise, attention to detail, and organizational skills makes her exceptionally well-qualified to take on the role of Stage Manager. We know she will help keep our production running smoothly from the auditions through the final curtain.โฃ
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We are thrilled to have Michelle leading our stage management team for ๐˜ˆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ and look forward to working with her in this new capacity!โฃ
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Interested in being part of the show? Auditions for ๐˜ˆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ are coming up July 19-20! We have roles for children, teens, and adults of all ages and experience levels. Whether you're a seasoned performer or considering your first audition, we'd love to see you there.โฃ
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Check out our audition information and join us for this beloved musical classic!โฃ
https://www.evolvetheatrics.com/annie-auditions.html

"๐‹๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ž ๐ ๐ข๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฌ... ๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ž ๐ ๐ข๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฌ... ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐ˆ ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง ๐ˆ ๐œ๐š๐ง ๐ฌ๐ž๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ฆ..."โฃโฃFew musical theatre villains are as memorable or ...
06/08/2026

"๐‹๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ž ๐ ๐ข๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฌ... ๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ž ๐ ๐ข๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฌ... ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐ˆ ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง ๐ˆ ๐œ๐š๐ง ๐ฌ๐ž๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ฆ..."โฃ
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Few musical theatre villains are as memorable or as much fun to play as Miss Hannigan!โฃ
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The hard-drinking, bitter, and hilariously outrageous matron of the New York City Orphanage, Miss Hannigan spends her days trying to keep Annie and the other orphans under control. While she may not be the hero of the story, she steals every scene she's in with larger-than-life comedy, unforgettable songs, and endless opportunities for an actress to make the role her own.โฃ
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Over the years, Broadway audiences have been treated to iconic performances by Dorothy Loudon in the original 1977 production, Nell Carter in the 1997 revival, and Katie Finneran in the 2012 revival. Each brought a unique interpretation to this beloved role, proving that Miss Hannigan can be funny, intimidating, over-the-top, and surprisingly human all at the same time.โฃ
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Could your name be added to that list?โฃ
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Evolve Theatrics is seeking talented performers for our production of ๐˜ˆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ, and Miss Hannigan is just one of the many exciting adult roles available. With roles for adults of all ages and experience levels, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a classic musical filled with unforgettable characters and songs.โฃ
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๐€๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: July 19โ€“20, 2026โฃ
๐๐ž๐ซ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ฌ: October 16โ€“18 & 23โ€“25, 2026โฃ
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Whether you're dreaming of playing Miss Hannigan, Warbucks, Grace Farrell, Roosevelt, or joining the ensemble, we would love to see you at auditions!โฃ
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More audition information: https://www.evolvetheatrics.com/annie-auditions.html

๐‘๐Ž๐‹๐„ ๐’๐๐Ž๐“๐‹๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“: ๐Ž๐‹๐ˆ๐•๐„๐‘ ๐–๐€๐‘๐๐”๐‚๐Š๐’โฃโฃThroughout the history of ๐˜ˆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ, some remarkable actors have stepped into the role of O...
06/05/2026

๐‘๐Ž๐‹๐„ ๐’๐๐Ž๐“๐‹๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“: ๐Ž๐‹๐ˆ๐•๐„๐‘ ๐–๐€๐‘๐๐”๐‚๐Š๐’โฃ
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Throughout the history of ๐˜ˆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ, some remarkable actors have stepped into the role of Oliver Warbucks. From Reid Shelton in the original Broadway production, to John Schuck in the 1997 Broadway revival, to Anthony Warlow in the 2012 Broadway revival, each actor brought his own unique interpretation to one of musical theatre's most beloved leading men.โฃ
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Now it's your turn.โฃ
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Oliver Warbucks begins the story as a powerful businessman who seems to have everythingโ€”wealth, influence, and success. Yet through his relationship with Annie, he discovers that family, love, and connection are far more valuable than anything money can buy.โฃ
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This featured role offers:โฃ
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- Powerful acting opportunities and character growthโฃ
- Memorable songs and iconic scenesโฃ
- A chance to portray one of musical theatre's most recognizable charactersโฃ
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Think ๐˜ˆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ is just a children's show? Think again! Many of the show's most memorable roles are written for adults, and Warbucks is at the center of the story.โฃ
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Could you be the next Oliver Warbucks?โฃ
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Visit our website for audition information, sign up for a vocal audition time, and submit your audition form today!โฃ
https://www.evolvetheatrics.com/annie-auditions.html

๐‡๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ž๐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐š๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐€๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ž ๐ฒ๐ž๐ญ? โฃโฃWe're excited to bring this beloved musical to the stage this October,...
06/02/2026

๐‡๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ž๐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐š๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐€๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ž ๐ฒ๐ž๐ญ? โฃ
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We're excited to bring this beloved musical to the stage this October, and we're looking for talented performers of all ages to join us!โฃ
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If you're planning to audition, don't forget these two important steps:โฃ
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1) Sign up for a vocal audition timeโฃ
2) Submit your audition formโฃ
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All available roles are listed on our website, and there are opportunities for performers of all ages and experience levels. From featured children's roles to a wide variety of adult characters, there's truly a place for everyone in this production!โฃ
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Whether you're a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the very first time, we'd love to see you at auditions.โฃ
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Come be part of the magic of ๐˜ˆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ!โฃ
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Visit our website for audition details, role descriptions, and links to complete your audition registration:
https://www.evolvetheatrics.com/annie-auditions.html

๐€๐”๐ƒ๐ˆ๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐€๐๐๐Ž๐”๐๐‚๐„๐Œ๐„๐๐“! โฃโฃEvolve Theatrics is thrilled to announce auditions for our October production of ๐˜ˆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ! Join us...
05/28/2026

๐€๐”๐ƒ๐ˆ๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐€๐๐๐Ž๐”๐๐‚๐„๐Œ๐„๐๐“! โฃ
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Evolve Theatrics is thrilled to announce auditions for our October production of ๐˜ˆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ! Join us as we bring this beloved Broadway classic to life with unforgettable music, heartwarming moments, and a story that has inspired audiences for generations.โฃ
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Auditions will take place: July 19th & 20thโฃ
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Performance dates are in October 2026.โฃ
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Featuring iconic songs including โ€œTomorrow,โ€ โ€œItโ€™s the Hard Knock Life,โ€ and โ€œMaybe,โ€ ๐˜ˆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ tells the story of a spirited young orphan determined to find the parents who abandoned her during the Great Depression. Along the way, she captures the hearts of billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his secretary Grace Farrell, and even President Franklin D. Roosevelt in this uplifting musical about hope, family, resilience, and finding where you belong.โฃ
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We are casting:โฃ
- Approximately 25 roles for adult performersโฃ
- Multiple roles for children ages 8โ€“16โฃ
- Ensemble opportunities for performers of all ages and experience levelsโฃ
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Whether you are a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the very first time, we encourage you to audition! We especially welcome family groups and love seeing multiple generations share the stage together. At Evolve Theatrics, we believe theater is about community, connection, and creating unforgettable memories together as a theater family.
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This family-friendly production offers wonderful opportunities for actors, singers, dancers, and newcomers alike. Donโ€™t miss your chance to be part of this timeless musical filled with laughter, heart, and hope.โฃ
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Audition information, character breakdowns, rehearsal details, and sign-up information can all be found here:โฃ
https://www.evolvetheatrics.com/annie-auditions.html
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Come join the Evolve family and help us bring the world of ๐˜ˆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ to life this fall!

๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ž๐ญ ๐Ž๐ง๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž, ๐›๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฒ ๐๐ž๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ๐š๐ข๐งโฃโฃItโ€™s been a little quiet here on our social media pages lately, but we promis...
05/11/2026

๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ž๐ญ ๐Ž๐ง๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž, ๐›๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฒ ๐๐ž๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ๐š๐ข๐งโฃ
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Itโ€™s been a little quiet here on our social media pages lately, but we promise we havenโ€™t been resting! Since closing our production of Frozen, several members of the Evolve Theatrics Board were busy assisting another local community theater production, serving in roles including Director, Assistant Director, Choreographer, and Costumer.โฃ
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At the same time, we have continued working behind the scenes on our upcoming production of ๐˜ˆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ; including set design and construction, which is already underway!โฃ
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At Evolve Theatrics, we truly believe community theaters are stronger when we support one another and demonstrate what it means to be a community. Theater thrives when artists, volunteers, and organizations lift each other up, and we are proud to be part of that spirit of collaboration.โฃ
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Now, with that production behind us, we are moving full steam ahead with preparations for ๐˜ˆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ auditions coming this July! We canโ€™t wait to share more details, sneak peeks, and opportunities to get involved in the weeks ahead.โฃ
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After all, โ€œThe sunโ€™ll come out tomorrow!โ€

๐Œ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐“๐ก๐š๐ง ๐š ๐’๐ก๐จ๐ฐ -- ๐€ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒโฃโฃEvolve Theatrics would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended our...
02/26/2026

๐Œ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐“๐ก๐š๐ง ๐š ๐’๐ก๐จ๐ฐ -- ๐€ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒโฃ
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Evolve Theatrics would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended our production of Frozen: The Broadway Musical over the past two weekends. โฃ
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From auditions back in October through months of rehearsals, we had a feeling something special was unfolding on our stage. What we experienced these last two weekends exceeded every hope. We could not have asked for more enthusiastic, joyful, and supportive audiences. Your spontaneous applause, laughter, cheers, and standing ovations meant the world to our cast and creative team.โฃ
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Producing a large-scale musical like Frozen truly takes a village. While you see the magic under the stage lights, there are countless unsung heroes working tirelessly behind the scenes โ€” building sets, managing costumes, running sound and lights, organizing props, coordinating volunteers, and so much more. Their dedication, talent, and heart are what make the onstage magic possible.โฃ
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Over the next couple of weeks, weโ€™ll be introducing you to the incredible individuals who bring that magic to life behind the curtain. They may not take a bow on stage, but they are stars in their own right.โฃ
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Thank you for supporting live theatre. Thank you for supporting local artists. And thank you for being part of the Evolve Theatrics family.

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