Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Last Chance to AUDITION for Holiday Candlelight Tours!





Open Auditions for the Holiday Candlelight Tours - "Sotterley Christmas Past" will be held this Saturday, October 29 from 3-5 p.m. at Sotterley Plantation. Cast and crew for this annual event consist of all volunteers, supporting the important educational programming at Sotterley, a non-profit, National Historic Landmark.

We are thrilled to announce that this year's Holiday Candlelight Tours will be directed by James LePore (photo above), long-time talented friend of Sotterley and a creative wonder - seasoned actor, playwright, graphic designer, and television and radio personality. If you have had the opportunity to attend the Ghosts of Sotterley Tours over the last three years, then you have experienced his incredible writing skills!

This year's script entitled, "Sotterley Christmas Past" was written by Sotterley's Education Director, Jeanne Pirtle (photo above). Weaving together a fine understanding of Sotterley's history with high caliber dialog, the script focuses on Sotterley’s past Christmas seasons with the families who lived here, guided by those who worked here. As visitors move from room to room within the 1703 Plantation House, they will share joy and sometimes bittersweet memories with the people of Sotterley from over the past three centuries … as they celebrate the season with love, laughter and good friends.

And YOU can be part of it all - portraying an amazing cast of characters! Roles available for the following:

2 Caucasian Males (Age 45-55)
3 Caucasian Males (Age 25-35)
2 African American Males (Age 20-30)
1 Caucasian Male (Age 16-20)

1 African American Female (Age 40-50)
2 Caucasian Females (Age 40-50)
1 Caucasian Female (Age 20-25)

Also needed: Costume assistance.

To ensure the highest quality of performance for audiences, attendance at all rehearsals and performances on the following dates is imperative and appreciated:

Rehearsal Schedule:
Sundays

11/6 from 3 - 6 p.m.

11/13 from 3 - 6 p.m.

11/20 from 3 - 6 p.m.

12/4 (TIME to be announced)
Additional weekday evening rehearsals may be called if needed based on actor availability.


Schedule of Performances:
Thursday, 12/8
Friday, 12/9
Saturday, 12/10


First tour begins at 6 p.m.; tours run every 10 minutes until 10 p.m.


Call times will be at least one hour prior to performance.

If interesting in sharing your love for performing and theatre and are able to commit your time to this worthy cause, please attend Saturday's Open Audition!

Questions? Contact Linda Tucker Jones, Event Manager 301-373-2280

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