Briefs: Palace Theatre to hold auditions for 'Moana Jr.'
Audition date announced for next Palace youth production
The Palace Theatre is gearing up to bring a Disney animated favorite to life on stage this October. Open auditions for the production “Disney’s Moana Jr.” will be held from 1 - 4 p.m. on Aug. 28.
Director Kristi Wink is looking to cast individuals ages 8 to 17 years, to fill the roles of Moana, Maui, Pua, and Hei Hei among many other beloved characters, for this Junior Palace Production. Character breakdowns can be found on the Palace Theatre website, marionpalace.org.
Auditionees should come dressed in casual clothing and shoes appropriate for performing choreography. Those interested in chorus only will be asked to dance and sing with a group. Individuals wishing to audition for principal roles are asked to come prepared to sing a short vocal solo and read from the script. A pianist will be provided. No CDs, please. Rehearsals will take place 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Performance dates for “Disney’s Moana, Jr.” are Oct. 7, 8, and 9, 2022 on the Palace Theatre’s main stage.
For more information, contact the Palace box office at 740-383-2101 or visit the Palace website.
Free church supper on Friday
The monthly free Neighborhood Supper will be served 5 - 6 p.m. Friday at the Prospect Street United Methodist Church, 185 S. Prospect St., Marion.
Columbia Gas budget plan enrollment underway
Columbia Gas has announced that enrollment is open to all customers for the 2022-2023 budget plan. During August, customers may sign up for the budget plan in one of three ways: Simply pay the "budget payment" amount on their August bill; online at ColumbiaGasOhio.com/Budget; or call 1-800-344-4077 to speak with a customer service representative.The budget plan lets customers avoid higher heating costs in the winter by spreading payments out over 12 months. Once enrolled, customers will pay the budget payment amount listed on their monthly bill from August 2022 to July 2023. The budget payment amount will be the same each month, eliminating the guesswork for budgeting and avoiding increased heating costs during the winter season. Accounts are reviewed and adjusted, if needed, for accuracy in March.
Each customer's budget plan amount is calculated individually by looking at their previous usage rates, 30-year typical weather and the present and estimated cost of natural gas. The budget plan is free and open to all Columbia Gas customers.
For customers needing assistance, the Ohio Department of Development, in partnership with the PUCO, has increased the Percentage of Income Payment Plan, or PIPP, threshold from 150% of the federal poverty level to 175%. PIPP is a payment reduction program that allows eligible customers to pay just 5% of their monthly income or $10 for their gas service each month.
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