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AUDITIONS for “Lady Demands Satisfaction” Spring 2026 production – RESCHEDULED to: ZOOM-In Auditions on Sunday, February 1 & (6-8pm), and Monday, February 2 (5-7pm). In-Person tentatively scheduled for February 3 (5-7pm)

ZOOM-In Auditions ONLY (no in-person auditions) OPTION: Sunday, February 1 (6-8pm):
(Use the invite link to join the audition zoom meeting at 6pm on 2/1)
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7691395701?omn=89717692306
ZOOM-In Auditions ONLY (no in-person auditions) OPTION: Monday, February 2 (5-7pm):Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7691395701?omn=83873211829
Tentative In-Person AUDITIONS: Tuesday, February 3 from 5-7pm @ The Willingham Theater @ The Yadkin Cultural Arts Center (226 E Main St. Yadkinville, NC 27055)
*** The In-Person audition times have been moved to 5-7pm on 2/2 & 2/3 to help accommodate those who need to get home before it gets too dark / cold ***
*** If you are unable to attend auditions, you can submit a video audition of yourself performing a 1 minute monologue (or an improvised story, or reading a passage from a favorite book & acting it out) via email before Tuesday 2/3 at 8pm to charlie@yadkinarts.org ***
SHOW DATES:
April 9-12
WHAT TO PREPARE:
You do not need to prepare a monologue. Be ready to read scenes from the script and move throughout the space. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in and close-toed shoes. If you cannot attend auditions, still fill out an audition form then email a 1-minute video of yourself performing a monologue or improvised soliloquy to charlie@yadkinarts.org before 8pm on February 2nd.
SHOW SYNOPSIS:

When a young maiden who has never touched a sword learns she must defend her inheritance in a duel, she struggles with a milksop suitor, a servant girl posing as a Prussian fencing master, a Prussian fencing master who thinks he is there to marry her, a stodgy lawyer and her domineering aunt – the finest blade anywhere – to save her house and lands. Like all classic farces, everyone gets the ending they deserve in unexpected ways… but will they be satisfied?

SPRING 2026 WPAA PRODUCTION CLASS

 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

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“The Lion King Jr.” Spring 2026 Production Class @ WPAA

WPAA is thrilled to be offering our first ever production class in Spring 2026! This is a youth-focused, group production class that will meet once a week each week during the spring semester to learn and perform “The Lion King Jr.” musical! The incomparable Mackenzie Warden will be leading the class as Director as well as contributing her choreography skills and Charlie Kluttz will be serving as music director.
REGISTRATION / CLASS CAP:
20 Students (Must be in grades K-12 to register. Once first 20 students have registered, registration will close)
CLASS DATES & TIMES: 
Thursdays from 4:30-6pm January 8th through May 7th 2026 (18 class meetings total + tech week) (LOCATION: WPAA 221 E Main St. Yadkinville, NC 27055)
TECH WEEK: 
Monday, May 4th through Thursday May 7th (we switch to 6-8pm for those 4 days) (LOCATION: WILLINGHAM THEATER 226 E Main St. Yadkinville, NC 27055)
PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES:
Friday, May 8th @ 7:30pm
Saturday, May 9th @ 3pm
Saturday, May 10th @ 7:30pm
CLASS FEE: 
$250 for the full semester (and tech week meetings). Can be paid in full or monthly. Financial assistance available upon request.

Whether you prefer to study privately or with a group, WPAA is a great place to grow your artistic talents and sharpen your skills. Offering lessons in vocal, piano, and youth acting throughout the year.

Meet Our Artistic Director

Meet Our Artistic Director

A Little Bit About Charlie:

Charlie Kluttz was born and raised in Concord, NC and moved to Winston-Salem, NC in 2010 to study voice at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He obtained his Bachelors in Music (Classical Vocal Performance) and worked extensively with community theaters in the area while at UNCSA. Kluttz currently serves as a Music Director, Scenic Painter, and Scenic Designer for the Yadkin Arts Council in Yadkinville, NC. Kluttz also serves as the primary group and private lesson instructor for the Willingham Performing Arts Academy. Additionally, he is the current Music Theatre instructor for the Acting Out! program which operates under the UNCSA School of Drama.

We hope to see you this fall at the Willingham Performing Arts Academy!

Costume Rentals!

Our Spark Costume Shop if an offshoot of the academy and offers a wide variety of rental options for all types of performances and events.

If you are interested in signing up for a class, renting a costume, or would like more information about auditioning for a show please email info@yadkinarts.org

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