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Show Pageant casting nears completion Being part of the cast for Utah Pageant of the Arts has become an annual tradition for many families. More than 500 people came to the recent Pageant cast auditions and staff members have been busy matching photo-booth pictures of prospective cast members with prints of paintings, sculpture works or some of the other 49 separate selections to be presented in the 1985 production. Each role is triple cast, meaning 300 cast members are needed. Casting is almost complete, with 155 families from American Fork, Pleasant Grove 1 .ehi Omm Pmvn Spanish Fork, Highland, Alpine, Sandy, Midvale, Kush Valley, Salt Lake City, West Valley City and springville are represented in those already chosen for specific roles. The youngest cast member will be several four-year-olds. The oldest? They wouldn't give their age, but are mature adult males. Producing director David O. Brockbank says he still has to have additional men and boys for the cast, particularly for the Salute to Scouting, the Freedome Tribute and the Last Supper scenes. Those applying must be five feet or taller. Between 25 and 30 male cast members are still needed and those interested in appearing in the 1985 show are asked to call either 756-7207 or 756-7206 or come by the Pageant Center, 454 North Center, American Fork, from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday or Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brockbank said he had 46 roles for young men or adults in this size range, meaning that the triple casting required 138 cast members. If you ever thought "you ought to be in pictures" this is your chance. Call soon. |