Mark Fleming, Cultural Park's new executive director.

Cultural Park Theatre is calling all talent, from beginner to expert, to take part in its 60th season of shows.

The theater has announced audition dates for all upcoming shows in their 60th Broadway Series.

Auditions for elementary and middle school-age individuals take place at the theater on Aug. 4 and 5, from 5-8 p.m., and Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Auditions for teens and adults are Aug. 11 and 12, from 5-9 p.m., and Aug. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“It’s a great experience no matter what age you are,” said CPT’s new Executive Director Mark Fleming. “Whether you have experience or not, it’s an opportunity to meet new people, work towards a common goal and also learn things about yourself and use outside of theater.”

Fleming said those auditioning for musical roles should bring sheet music with them if possible. Those auditioning for acting/non-singing roles will have a monologue provided to them by the theater that day. He added if that someone wants to audition but is unable to make the dates, to contact the theater.

“We’ll make it non-stressful and fun,” Fleming said of the auditions.

This year’s slate of shows includes popular titles sure to have audiences tapping their toes.

“We wanted to pick shows that were fun, light, with memorable songs and dialogue,” Fleming said. “We’ve gone through enough stress for several years and we just wanted to pick something fun for people to both perform and to see.”

Shows included in the 60th anniversary include (synopsis provided by Cultural Park Theater):

“School of Rock” (Sept. 22 – Oct. 2)

“School of Rock is a two-hour, two-act musical, based on the hit movie. The tuner follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. But can he get them to the Battle of the Bands without their parents and the school’s headmistress finding out?”

“The Women” (Oct. 13 – 23)

“Filled with strong, colorful, comedic characters, a snappy supporting cast of many dozens, and an abundance of witty dialogue, Clare Boothe Luce’s ‘The Women’ is juicy, wicked, and full of guilty fun. Both a scathing commentary on the life of the superficial, selfish socialite and a knowing, heart-felt depiction of romantic rivalry, toxic friendships, and the thousands of supporting roles women play in offices, salons and their own lives.”

“Pippin” (Nov. 10 – 20)

“The ensemble cast tells the story of Pippin, a young prince who longs to find passion and adventure in his life. To prove his loyalty to his distracted father, King Charles, Pippin goes to war. But when the Leading Player convinces the prince to fight tyranny, Pippin kills Charles and takes over the throne. Pippin struggles to decide whether he should settle down and pursue a peaceful life or continue to make magic with the dazzling troupe of performers.”

“The Sound of Music” (Jan 12 – 22)

“Based on the true story of the Von Trapp Family Singers, this play captures a personal tale of growth and hope amidst the horrors of World War II. ‘The Sound of Musi’c tells the tale of young postulant Maria Rainer. Commissioned by the Mother Abbess to serve as the governess for seven motherless children, Maria transforms the Von Trapp family home from a place of dour rules and regulations to one filled with joy, with laughter and with music. In the process, Maria wins the hearts of all seven children — and their widower father, Capt. Von Trapp. When the Nazis show up at their door to take Capt. Von Trapp away, it is a family singing engagement that buys the family time to make their narrow escape.

“Rumors” (Feb. 16 – 26)

“Four couples arrive at the townhouse of a deputy New York City mayor and his wife to attend a party celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary. However, the four couples soon discover that there are no servants, the hostess is missing and the deputy mayor has shot himself in the head (it’s only a flesh wound). Comic complications arise when, given everyone’s upper-class status, they decide they need to do everything possible to conceal the evening’s events from the local police and the media.”

“Grease” (March 9 – 19)

“The 1950s high school dream is about to explode in this rollicking musical that is both an homage to the idealism of the ’50s and a satire of high schoolers’ age-old desire to be rebellious, provocative and rebellious. At the heart of the story is the romance between hot-rodding gangster Danny Zuko and the sweet new girl in town, Sandy Dumbrowski. They had a secret romance in summer, but now back in the context of school, peer-pressure and cliques make their love a bit more complicated. Can Danny maintain his cool dude status and still get make demure Sandy his girl?”

“Crimes of the Heart” – (April 20 – 30)

“The three MaGrath sisters are back together in their hometown of Hazelhurst, Mississippi, for the first time in a decade. Lenny, the eldest, never left Hazelhurst — she is the caretaker of the sisters’ cantankerous Old Granddaddy. Meg, the middle sister, left home to pursue stardom as a singer in Los Angeles, but has, so far, only found happiness at the bottom of a bottle. And Babe, the youngest, has just been arrested for the murder of her abusive husband, Zackery Bottrelle. Under the scorching heat of the Mississippi sun, past resentments bubble to the surface and each sister must come to terms with the consequences of her own ‘crimes of the heart.'”

“Private Lives” (May 11 – 21)

“Private Lives is a 1930 comedy of manners in three acts by Noël Coward. It concerns a divorced couple that, while honeymooning with their new spouses, discovers that they are staying in adjacent rooms at the same hotel. Despite a perpetually stormy relationship, they realize that they still have feelings for each other. Its second act love scene was nearly censored in Britain as too risqué. Coward wrote one of his most popular songs, ‘Some Day I’ll Find You,’ for the play.”

“We’re very excited for this season,” Fleming added. “It’s a lot of building up after COVID and all of the other things we’ve been through. We want to get as many people involved on stage, back stage, and in the audience. Part of the excitement is getting lots of new people in the door.”

CPT has reduced individual and season tickets, as well as Flex passes, for all Broadway Series shows to make the theater experience affordable for all.

All tickets are on sale now; ticket prices are as follows:

· Adult $26

· Senior $22

· Student (under 20)* $16

· Children (under 10)* $12

· Group (10 or more) $20

· Flex Pass $200

· Season Pass $175

*ID may be required for purchase

Online ticket purchasing should be active starting in September. Watch for future announcements from CPTC.

Call the box office at 239-772-5862 or visit Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Meanwhile, Cultural Park Theatre Company is looking for sponsors for its two series. Visit www.culturalparktheater.com for complete information.

For more information, including a breakdown of each show’s cast list, also visit www.culturalparktheater.com.

Cultural Park Theater is at 528 Cultural Park Blvd. in Cape Coral.

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Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include prices for the theater’s Broadway Series.