The Firehouse Theatre has set auditions for their upcoming production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” for December 15-17 and is excited to announce that Janelle Lutz has been cast as Millie Dillmount. Lutz is very excited to be returning to The Firehouse Theatre and thrilled to be a part of this show. Recent credits include Doris Walker in “Miracle On 34th Street,” Ensemble in “Creep” at WaterTower Theatre, Agnus Two in “I Do, I Do” at Brick Road Theatre, Nellie Forbush in “South Pacific,” Liza Elliot in “Lady in the Dark” both at Lyric Stage and Judy Garland in “The Boy From Oz” at Uptown Players. She was last seen on The Firehouse Theatre stage portraying Janet Van de Graaf in “The Drowsy Chaperone.”
The Firehouse Theatre’s production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” is directed by Derek Whitener with music direction by Rebecca Lowrey and choreography by Christina Kudlicki Hoth. Whitener most recently directed “The Drowsy Chaperone” and “Mary Poppins” for Firehouse’s 2015 Mainstage season.
The show will officially open on Friday, February 19th at 7:30pm, followed immediately by a post-show reception. Performances will continue through March 6th on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30pm. Purchase tickets online at www.thefirehousetheatre.com, via phone at 972-620-3747 or in person at the box office one hour before curtain. Adult tickets are $22, with senior and student discounts available and half-price tickets available on Saturdays at 2:30pm. Group (10+) discounts available by phone.
Do not miss “Steel Magnolias,” the first show of our 2016 season, opening January 28th. The rest of our season will include “The Fantasticks,” “Seussical the Musical,” “The Music Man,” “To Kill A Mockingbird,” and “The Little Mermaid.”
The Firehouse Theatre’s mission is to provide a cross section of the finest traditional theatrical works that are suitable and affordable for all ages. They also provide educational enrichment programs and create opportunities for adults and children to develop talents in all aspects of theatre arts.
For more information about The Firehouse Theatre’s production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” contact Rebecca Lowrey at rebecca@thefirehousetheatre.com or call 972-900-1602.
