Tolentino's Compagnia della Rancia has announced an open audition next Monday, May 11, in Milan, for the forthcoming production of the musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers which will premiere next July in Trieste.

Saverio Marconi, who has recently directed the highly successful productions of Grease, currently playing to sell-out audiences in Rome, and A Chorus Line, is seeking dancers, singers, actors and acrobats, both male and female. The cast of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers will be led by actor and dancer Raffaele Paganini (whose credits include leading roles in the Italian productions of Singing in the Rain and An American in Paris) and pop-singer Tosca.

The audition will be held at Milan's MAS (via Meucci, 83; phone: +39 2 27225) starting at 9.30 AM for men and at 1 PM for women.

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers plans to enjoy long runs in Rome and Milan in the forthcoming season. Further information is available calling the Compagnia della Rancia at +39 733 960059 - 968460.

--By Stefano Curti
Italy Correspondent