Tickets go on sale for Ballet Theatre bash

• By ROBIN MILLER
• Arts writer
• Published: Jul 13, 2008 - UPDATED: 12:05 a.m.

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Tickets are on sale for the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre’s fundraising gala Tutu Groovy Two — The Original ’60s Bash, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Dancers’ Workshop, 10745 Linkwood Court off Bluebonnet Boulevard.

The gala will feature an in-studio performance of the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre dancers, a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and drinks. This event serves as a kickoff of the ballet theatre’s 32nd season under the artistic direction of Molly Buchmann and Sharon Mathews.

This year’s gala will continue the tradition of casual fun and entertainment with a decisive 1960s flavor. The dance program will feature pieces from the ballet theatre’s Choreography Project, which encourages young dancers and gives them the opportunity to showcase their work. Costume mistress Polly Normand also will be honored for her years of service and dedication to the ballet theatre.

Tickets are $50 per person. Reservations should be made by Aug. 19.

For reservations or more information, call (225) 766-8379 or visit http://www.batonrougeballet.org.

Auditions in Baker
Auditions for the Baker Little Theatre’s Summer Spotlight Series will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 14. at the theater, 3121 Van Buren St., Baker.

The little theatre will be casting three different plays at once. Each play is an original script by a local playwright to be presented for the first time on stage. Needed are actors of all ages and types.

For more information, call (225) 774-5953 or visit http://www.bakerlittletheatre.org.

Teachers’ Institute
The West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen, will host a teachers’ institute, Every Vote Counts: Election Year 2008, Tuesday through Thursday, July 15-17.

The three-day program will focus on local, state and national government, politics and elections. There will be guest speakers, field trips, interactive learning and catered lunches, 18 CLU credits, a $100 stipend and classroom material for in-service teachers.
Advance registration is required.

To register or for more information, call (225) 336-2422 or visit http://www.westbatonrougemuseum.com.

Auditions in Jefferson
A second round of auditions for the Jefferson Performing Arts Society’s 31st Season will begin at 1 p.m. today, July 13, at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177 Sala Ave., Westwego. Auditions are by appointment only.

Call (504) 885-2000, extension 211 to set up a five-minute audition slot. When scheduling your audition, indicate whether you will be performing song/monologue or monologue only.