Arthur Miller’s The Crucible Directed by Marla Ladd

Dec 13 and 14 at 7pm (Show dates March 3- April 9 Thurs.-Sat at 8 Sun at 4)

 Please bring a Picture and Resume and be prepared to read from sides

Betty Parris (11-17 yr. old) Parris’ daughter.   

Abigail Williams (16-19 yr. old) Parris’ niece.  She instigates the trials by falsely accusing others of witchcraft and intimidates the other girls into going along with her plan.                                                                                                                                 Ruth Putnam(15-17) The Putnams’ Daughter.  She accuses several so her father can get their land.

Mary Warren (17-18)Servant to the Proctors.  She goes along with Abby however later recants.                                                                  

Mercy Lewis (15-16)Servant to Putnams and friend to Abby.  She participates in the false accusations.           

Susanna Walcott (16-18) Friend of Abby.  Participates in the accusations.

Reverend Parris (35-55yr old) Minister in Salem- Attempts to fight for authority thru the trials.Tituba (25-65 yr. old) Parris’ black slave who believes in the occult and potions and spells. Mrs Ann Putnam (35-55) Wife of Thomas Putnam.  Believes a witch is responsible for the death of her 7 infant children.  She accuses Goody Nurse of being a witch because of her jealousy. Thomas Putnam (35-65)A greedy landowner in Salem.  He accuses his neighbors so he can buy their land. John Proctor (25-50) Salem Farmer, married to Elizabeth and a former lover of Abby.  He openly denounces Parris and does not attend church. Elizabeth Proctor (25-50) Wife of John Proctor.  She is a decent and honest woman who dismissed Abigail because of her affair with John. Reverend Hale (30-60) Minister in Beverly.  He comes to investigate Betty’s condition and determine if witchcraft was responsible.  He supports the trials at first but later denounces them when he learns Abigail lied. Rebecca Nurse (40-70) Wife of Francis Nurse.  She is one of the most respected individuals in Salem in Salem because of her kindness.  She argues against the witch trials and is later accused of witchcraft. Francis Nurse (45-75) Farmer and landowner is Salem.  He is a respected member of the community often called upon to settle arguments.  Giles Corey (55-75) Elderly inhabitant of Salem.  He challenges the court in attempt to defend his wife who has been convicted of witchcraft.  He is pressed to death. Sarah Good (25-65) Beggar in Salem.  First to be accused. Judge Hathorne (40-50) A Judge in Salem. Deputy Governor Danforth (40-50) A special judge serving the court for the trials.  He signs death sentences for those who do not confess.  He does not want to appear weak. Ezekiel Cheever (25-55) Hired by the court to help arrest the accused. Marshal Herrick (25-55) hired by court to help arrest the accused. Hopkins (20-60) A Jailer.

Performing in our new location Mysterium 19211 Dodge Ave (at Newport Blvd) Santa Ana

Please email Marla at atheaterdirector@yahoo.com or call 714-771-5436

Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theater is casting Will Rogers Follies. Orlando Alexander, dir./choreo.; David Lamoureux, music dir. Rehearsals start late July. Performances run Aug. 20-Sept. 26.

Seeking—Ziegfeld Girls: must be 5’5″ and over, beautiful, showgirl types, must dance well and be able to do a showgirl walk and kick line, tap a plus; Wrangles: male quartet, must dance well and sing harmonies extremely well, tap a plus; Clem Rogers: male, 50+, Will’s father, must be a versatile Vaudevillian-type performer with strong singing voice, comic timing a must; Z’s Favorite: female, beautiful, standout showgirl with comic timing, must sing and dance very well and display specialty skill of choice; Will’s Children (Will Jr., Mary, James, and Freddy): 8-12, outgoing, very engaging personalities, must sing and move well. Note: The roles of Will Rogers and Betty Blake have been cast.

Auditions will be held June 28, 7 p.m. at the theater, 455 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. Come prepared to dance first (bring tap shoes) and then sing if asked to stay. Prepare 16 bars of music and bring current pix & résumés. For more info, visit www.thecpdt.com, contact Jamie at (909) 626-3296 x115, or email jamie@candlelightpavilion.com. Some pay provided.

  Huntington Beach Playhouse

presents

ANNIE

Directed by Stephen Reifenstein

Musical Direction by Erik Przytulski

Choreography by Amanda Murphy

Produced by Chris & Mike Grisey and Pam Martin

Leapin’ Lizards! The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals.  Annie is a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil doings, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy .  Hit songs include ‘Tomorrow’, ‘Maybe’, ‘Easy Street’ and more…

The Huntington Beach Playhouse is a non-profit theatre, there is no pay.

Audition Dates: (CHOOSE ONE BASED ON YOUR AGE)

-Sunday May 2^nd at 1:00pm (Annie/orphans ages 5-14) LOCATION: The Annex

-Monday May 3^rd at 6:30pm (all other roles, ages 15 and up) LOCATION: The Maddy Room

Note: You are welcome to attend either date if you cannot attend the date specified for your age.

Callbacks:

-Wednesday May 5^th at 6:30pm (by invitation only)

Rehearsals begin Saturday May 8^th, 2010 at 10am.

Locations:

The Annex (Sunday Only)                                               The Maddy Room (Monday Only)

HBPH’s Rehearsal Space                                               Huntington Beach Central Library

18411 Gothard Street                                                     7111 Talbert Ave

Huntington Beach, CA 92648                                           Huntington Beach , CA 92648

Performance Dates: (23 performances)

June 25^th – July 25^th, 2010

Weds, Thurs, Fri & Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2pm

All performances held at Huntington Beach Central Library Theater, a 319-Seat venue

Preparation: 

Bring 16-32 bars of sheet music in your key (an accompanist will be provided). CD is OK but not preferred.  Be prepared to dance (most roles will move, some more than others). Readings at callbacks.

If you have any questions or would like full character breakdown, please go to www.hbph.com or email the director Stephen Reifenstein at hbplayhouse@gmail.com.