RUSSELL — The Barton Community College Theatre Department, in conjunction with the Russell Arts Council, will host auditions for their upcoming summer musical production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s satirical opera “Pirates of Penzance,” at 6 p.m. Monday, May 7 in the Ruppenthal Middle School Auditorium, 400 North Elm St.,  Russell.
Auditions are open to all area high school and college students. Those who audition will need to bring sheet music and be prepared to sing.
The performances will be held June 29 and 30 at the Ruppenthal Auditorium and July 1 in Great Bend. The location of the Great Bend showing is to be announced at a later date. Alex Underwood will serve as music director and Barton Theatre Director Erin Renard will provide stage direction. For more information contact Renard at renarde@bartonccc.edu or (620)786-1187.