Cast Needed For Production Of "Christmas Belles"
Seeking cast for "Christmas Belles" show. See the breakdown below. About the project: Synopsis: A church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. This hilarious holiday journey through a misadventure-filled Christmas Eve is guaranteed to bring joy to your world! Additional info: *Ages are those of the character and not necessarily the actor who portrays them. Please audition if you are interested in a part(s) or the show itself. Note from the directing team – Directors are actively seeking a diverse cast and welcome diversity of all types. Come prepared to read from the script. The audition form and production calendar are attached. You may download both, fill out the audition form and list your potential conflicts on the production calendar. Production Dates: Dec. 7-10 & 14-17, 2023. If you are interested, please apply.
11 roles
(woman/female-presenting): youngest Futrelle sister, weeks overdue with her second set of twins and cranky; has a family secret she’s been keeping.
(woman/female-presenting, around 50): oldest Futrelle sister, suffers hot flashes; desperately tries to keep Tabernacle of the Lamb’s Christmas pageant from spiraling into chaos.
(woman/female-presenting): middle Futrelle sister, in jail for inadvertently burning down half the town; getting revenge on her ex is always top of her mind.
(man/male-presenting): Frankie’s husband, Santa at the local Super SmartMart, passing a kidney stone.
(woman/female-presenting): Frankie and Dub’s daughter, tries to take care of everyone in her family and everything else amid all the chaos; avoiding her boyfriend, Justin.
(man/male-presenting): interim Pastor at Tabernacle of the Lamb and Rudy the Reindeer at Super SmartMart; G.J.’s boyfriend who wants to propose but can’t pin her down.
(woman/female-presenting): busybody town florist and ousted director of previous 27 pageants who tries to take over the show.
(man/male-presenting): deputy sheriff tasked with looking after Twink during her community service; makes an appearance as Elvis. (no singing required)
(woman/female-presenting): manager of Dairy Dog who recently became close to Frankie, which annoys Honey Raye and Twink; pleasant, cheerful, overly helpful.
(man/male-presenting, any age 18+): part-time employee at Dairy Dog, town simpleton; sincere, sweet, food-motivated, loves his red wagon.
(woman/female-presenting): classy local society woman; disliked by Futrelles.