Performers Needed for Theatre Audition "Fruitcakes"
Males and females are welcome to audition for the "Fruitcakes" Play. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Is the story of a troubled youth who ends up in a small town and encounters characters who, in their daily routine, teach him the value of family and friends. They include the Christmas tree salesman, the town's constable whose wife directs the annual Christmas pageant, as well as two lovable old ladies who use a secret recipe to make fruitcakes. Everyone will find holiday cheer in this warm, happy theatrical production. Rate: A small one-time stipend will be offered to cast members. Additional info: Auditions will include readings from the script (sides will be available at the audition); Those auditioning should be prepared to list all conflicts or potential conflicts for the rehearsal period, as specified in the Audition notice: Rehearsals The first read-through and rehearsals will begin Monday, October 27 Generally held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, and Sunday afternoons from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM No rehearsals October 31, November 24, 25, 27, 28 A detailed rehearsal schedule will be made available upon casting completion. Tech/dress rehearsal week: November 30, December 1, 2, 4 Performances: December 5 - 21 Friday & Saturday evenings @ 8:00 PM Sunday matinees @ 2:30 PM No conflicts accepted during performance dates If interested, please apply.
8 roles
Makes whirligigs for a living. At Christmas-time, he also sells Christmas trees
The Town’s only policeman
Beebo’s wife, who directs the town’s annual Christmas pageant
A grouchy spinster, who, with her sister, Alice, makes hundreds of fruitcakes each Christmas
Miss Sarah’s younger sister, more gentle and caring
A local fisherman and lover of poetry
A neighbor, who has been married six times
Mack’s son