ASTORIA — The Astor Street Opry Company will hold auditions for its May Teen Production, “The Sleeping Beauty,” from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at the ASOC Playhouse, located at 129 W. Bond St.

The show will be performed May 8 to 17 with rehearsals starting Monday, March 24 and running from 4 to 6 p.m. on weekdays.

The teen show is designed to build youth leadership skills through the learning and practice of the production process through a group of well-seasoned mentors who provide supervision, advice and instruction.

“The Sleeping Beauty” has zany songs and fun characters with 10 parts available to teens 13 to 18 years of age including: Chester the Jester, Tipsy the Gypsy, the inept Royal Magician, the evil Thornberry who puts a curse on Princess Elaine, and the brave Prince Dauntless who battles the fire breathing Dragon to break the spell.

All are welcome to audition; no experience is necessary just an enthusiasm to learn.

The musical’s book and lyrics are by R. Eugene Jackson, music is by Patsy Pollard, and the play is produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc.

For more information or if you are unable to make the audition date but are interested in being involved, contact director Bill Carr at 503-338-9813 or Production Manager Steven Nice at503-298-1810.