Sunday, September 24 – 2pm
Monday, September 25 – 6pm

Lakeland Cultural Arts Center
411 Mosby Avenue,
Littleton, N.C, 27850
In the Actor’s Studio

Based on the best-selling book, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever follows the outrageous shenanigans of the Herdman siblings, or “the worst kids in the history of the world.” So no one is prepared when this outlaw family invades church one Sunday and decides to take over the annual Christmas pageant. which causes a lot of people to be up in arms. The end result, however, is one of the most unusual pageants anyone has seen and, just possibly, the best – as everyone discovers the true meaning of Christmas.

Auditions will be a cold read from the script. LCAC practices ‘blind casting’ – (casting without consideration of ethnicity or race), as well as welcoming performers of all skill/experience levels. There are roles for boys and girls, ages 8-13; men, mid 20’s to late 40’s; and women, mid-30’s to mid-60’s. Additional baby angels, choir members, and shepherds are also needed; this is a great way for whole families to volunteer to work on the
show as kid wranglers, sound/light tech operators, set builders, backstage crew, or production assistants. Training provided!

AVAILABLE ROLES:
Father (Bob Bradley) – solid family man, 35-38
Mother (Grace Bradley) – 35ish
Beth Bradley – the narrator, strong voice and presence, 10-11
Charlie Bradley – traditional kid brother, 8-9
Ralph Herdman – ragged, scroungy, slouching manner, touch of adolescent cool, 12-13
Imogene Herdman – loud, bossy, crafty, 11-12
Leroy Herdman – tough, sure of himself, 10-11
Claude Herdman – tough, combative, 9-10
Ollie Herdman – looking for trouble, Claude’s usual partner in crime, 8-9
Gladys Herdman – small, wiry, feisty, 7-8
Alice Wendleken – prim, proper, pain in the neck, 10-11
Mrs. Armstrong – largish woman, managerial in voice and manner, 50ish
Mrs. Slocum – pleasant, motherly woman, 35-60
Mrs. Clark – 35-60
Mrs. Clausing – 35-60
Mrs. McCarthy – a younger, less imperious version of Mrs. Armstrong, middle 40s
Maxine – 10-11
Elmer Hopkins – 12-13
Hobie – 9-10
David – 8-9
Beverly – 7-8
Firemen (2) – 25-30
Shirley – 5-6
Juanita – 5-6
Doris – 9-10
Reverend Hopkins – middle to late 40s
Children’s Ensemble

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Location: Mark E. Taylor Theatre at the Lakeland Cultural Arts Center.

Mother Shaw, Yolanda, 4 other supporting female cast members, and one supporting male cast member that sing, act and move well. Also seeking participants for a multi-cultural gospel choir—any gender, any age.

Come with prepared song (12 bars or less) and sheet music for accompaniment or bring pre-recorded accompaniment to show range and style from traditional gospel. show or popular musical genres. Come in comfortable clothes and shoes prepared to move. Sides from the script will be provided at the audition. All races and ethnicities are encouraged to audition!

Rehearsals to begin in August with October performance dates to be announced.

Seeking possible Music Directors and Choreographers—please email paulclcac@gmail.com if interested!

THE STORY: A moving and celebratory musical play in which hats become a springboard for an exploration of black history and identity as seen through the eyes of a young black woman who has come down South to stay with her aunt after her brother is killed in Brooklyn. Hats are everywhere, in exquisite variety, and the characters use the hats to tell tales concerning everything from the etiquette of hats to their historical and contemporary social functioning.

There is a hat for every occasion, from flirting to churchgoing to funerals to baptisms, and the tradition of hats is traced back to African rituals and slavery and forward to the New Testament and current fashion. Some rap but predominantly gospel music and dance underscore and support the narratives. The conclusion finds the standoffish young woman, whose cultural identity as a young black Brooklyn woman has been so at odds with the more traditional and older Southern blacks, embracing hats and their cultural significance as a part of her own fiercely independent identity.

Please contact us at 252-586-3124 or boxofficelcac@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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We will provide script, just come prepared to read. see below for character breakdown:

Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Suicide Club

Production dates are March 24-April 2

5 women and 11 men or Cast of 10

ACTORS & PERFORMERS

Sherlock Holmes: Lead, Male, 30-60
One of the greatest detectives ever. Sharp, deliberate, calculated, and nonplussed.

Doctor John Watson: Lead, Male, 40-60
Fabled friend, companion, and confidant of Holmes. Worried about Holmes’ depression.

Prince Nikita Starloff: Lead, Male, 25-40
A Russian prince. Stately, good-looking, and wary.

Christiane De Labegassier: Lead, Female, 25-40
A rich French beauty, currently with the Prince.

Club Secretary: Lead, Female, 25-50
Secretary of the Suicide Club. Direct, fascinating, alluring, and confident.

Mr. Williams/Mr. Roundy: Supporting, Male, 25-40
English gentleman. Member of the Suicide Club. Talkative. Almost comical. Pharmacist. Unassuming and naïve.

Mr. Richards/Mycroft Holmes: Supporting, Male, 40-60
English gentleman. Member of the Suicide Club. Resigned and tired. Sherlock’s older brother and British Intelligence Official.

Mr. George/Inspector Micklewhite: Supporting, Male, 30-60
German gentleman. Member of the Suicide Club. Tall, big, and imposing. An English police detective.

Mr. Henry/A. C. Cross: Supporting, Male, 60-80
English gentleman. Member of the Suicide Club. Frail old man in a wheelchair. European cultural attache.

Mrs. Hudson/Older Lady: Supporting, Female, 40-70
Holmes’ motherly landlady. Crime witness. Pretentious and put-out.

Lucy O’Malley/Magician’s Assistant: Supporting, Female, 20-40
A London streetwalker. Beautiful assistant to a magician.

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Please see the complete listing of shows on the Auditions page for character descriptions* and vocal ranges (for musicals).

*Note that roles where ethnicity is not specifically listed, all ethnicities will be considered.

Materials & Preparation
This year’s auditions will be held at the Lakeland Gym located at the rear of the Lakeland campus. The closest entrance is on Ferguson St.

There are audition slots every 30 minutes, with 10 people per time slot. Please come early for your assigned time.

For Musicals: You should prepare 8-16 bars of any song that showcases your range and voice. Please bring sheet music that is written for piano (not chords), sing a capella, or bring recorded music that you can play on your own device. There will also be a basic movement exercise to see if you can dance, or at least have rhythm!

For Plays: You can prepare a one minute monologue of your choosing if you wish, and everyone will cold read from a provided script.

How to Sign Up

To sign up for an appointment, email Paul Carter paulclcac@gmail.com with your preferred time or call 252-586-3124.

If you are unable to make these dates, but would still like to be considered, please contact John DuVall at lcacdirector@gmail.com for a private audition.

Auditions will be held 1:00-3:00 Sunday 7/24 and 5:00-7:00 Monday 7/25.

Callbacks to follow after auditions on Monday 7/25.

Source: https://www.lakelandcac.org/auditions

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