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CATS to hold auditions for ‘The King and I’
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Staff on Jul 16 12:28pm
 
The Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS) will hold auditions for its
2011 production, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s’ beloved musical, The King and I.
It will be directed by Leslie Ann Rivers, with musical direction by Ken Hardin.
 The Rodgers and Hammerstein’s production will be staged from March 17 to
April 16, 2011, at the Nevada Theatre in Nevada City.
Auditions will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 28 and Aug. 29, at St.
Joseph’s Cultural Center in Grass Valley. Callbacks will be scheduled shortly
thereafter, and dates, times, and venue will be advised.  Rehearsals commence in
December.
The King and I requires a large cast of actors, singers, dancers and children. 
To reserve a date and time and receive specific audition details, please contact
530-273-6362 or e-mail catsweb@pacbell.net.
In addition to the auditions, a Hawaiian Luau is being planned for September.
For more information and updates on this day of Polynesian culture and fun,
visit www.catsweb.org.
Celebrity chef Martin Yan of Yan Can Cook, who held a cooking demonstration and
signed books last summer at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, will lead a
Chinatown tour on Sunday, Sept. 12, for local residents.
A highlight will be a hands-on cooking class on dim sum (Chinese dumplings and
hors devours), which will be served after a Chinese Tea Ceremony at the end of
the day.
For more information on these and other events, contact Executive Director
Jeannie Wood by e-mailing info@catsweb.org or calling 530-265-2990 or visit
www.catsweb.org.