With the upcoming Stawell Performing Arts Fests in early September, the organisation have called out for artists to join the cast of their Best of the Worst Concert.

Last year the concert showcased some of the most loved songs from musical theatre, but this year SPACi are on the search for performers to bring those characters we love to hate, all the villains, bad guys and ghouls, to the stage in Stawell.

Concert director Tracey Erkelens said she knows there was some great singers and performers within the community.

"We would like to bring them all together to put on a really successful show," she said.

"The bigger the cast the better the show, so if you are ready to release your inner bad guy and want to step out onto the stage and deliver an awesome evil solo like poor unfortunate souls, or be a part of the cell block tango, then we want you."

Mrs Erkelens said rehearsals started on Tuesday, July 16.

"Rehearsals will run each Tuesday and Thursday evening as well as Sunday afternoons until the show is on stage on Sunday September 8," she said.

"Anyone interested in joining the cast is encouraged to contact me on 0431070207 or come along to the first Full Cast rehearsal 7pm, Tuesday, July 16 at the Stawell Entertainment Centre, enter via the Stage door opposite the Uniting church on Scallan Street.

"Stawell Performing Arts Fest is a weekend of performance opportunities, concerts and workshops for local people by local people. For more information please see our Facebook page or you can email us at spaci@outlook.com."

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