Published: June 29, 2009
Stage Nine Theatre Auditions For Pigs and a Web
By Alan Gray, NewsBlaze
Stage Nine Theatre in Folsom is preparing for two new shows, "The Surprising Story of the Three Little Pigs," and "Charlotte's Web."
Audition for The Surprising Story of the Three Little Pigs
Stage Nine Theatre will be holding auditions for The Surprising Story of the Three Little Pigs by Linda Daugherty on Monday, July 6 at 7:00pm at the Stage Nine Theatre, 717 Sutter Street, Historic Folsom. If you are unable to make this audition time please call or email Allen Schmeltz at (916) 646-9459 or aschmeltz@earthlink.net. Call backs if needed will be on Tuesday, July 7.
This non-musical show is directed by Kris Hunt.
This very funny play combines the stories of The Three Little Pigs, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears into a madcap jumble. "The Voice" tries his best to narrate the changing stories as stage hands desperately try to juggle sets to keep the stories straight. The three trios join forces to rewrite their stories, ridding themselves of their respective villains by exchanging them. In the process the audience is inspired to conquer their fears by taking control of their own lives.
Rehearsals are July 26 through Aug. 5 from 7:00 - 9:30 on Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed., and Thurs.
Tech week is Monday, Aug 10 with a dress rehearsal/preview on Thursday, Aug. 13.
Performances are Aug. 15 through Sept. 13 on Saturday & Sunday at 1:00pm. There may also be 2-3 Wednesday morning performances for school groups but we will let you know more about those at the audition.
Please bring a head shot or photo and resume if you have them. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
There is no pay for actors.
The Cast:
There are 13 actors needed for 18 characters.
Mother Pig / Mama Bear / Stagehand #1: Female - 30's to 50+
Man with Straw / Stagehand #3 / Papa Bear: Male - 30's to 50+
Stagehand #2 / Baby Bear: Male - teen
The Voice: Prefer male adult
3 actors for the Three Little Pigs: Male or Female - Children, teens, early 20's.
3 actors for the Billy Goats Gruff: Male or Female - Children to teen
Wolf: Male or Female - teen or older.
Troll: Male or Female - teen or older.
Goldilocks: Female - 9 yrs. old to teen
Audition for Charlotte's Web
Stage Nine Theatre will be holding auditions for Charlotte's Web on Monday, July 13 at 7:00pm at the Stage Nine Theatre, 717 Sutter Street, Historic Folsom. If you are unable to make this audition time please call or email Allen Schmeltz at (916) 646-9459 or aschmeltz@earthlink.net. Call backs if needed will be on Tuesday, July 14.
Charlotte's Web is a non-musical, directed by Allen Schmeltz.
Rehearsals are Aug. 23 through Sept. 10 from 7:00 - 9:30 on Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed., and Thurs.
Tech week is the week of Aug 14 with a dress rehearsal/preview on Thursday, Aug. 17.
Performances are Sept. 18 through Nov. 8 on Saturday & Sunday at 1:00pm plus Sept. 18 & 19 at 7:30pm. There may also be 2-3 Wednesday morning performances for school groups but we will let you know more about those at the audition.
Please bring a head shot or photo and resume if you have them. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
There is no pay for actors.
The cast:
Fern Arable: A young girl - will consider ages 9-15
John Arable: Adult of appropriate age to be Fern's Father
Martha Arable: Adult of appropriate age to be Fern's Mother
Avery Arable: Male, older brother to Fern - age will depend on the casting of Fern but will probably be 10-18 range
Homer Zuckerman: Male, uncle of Fern - age 20's - 30's
Edith Zuckerman: Female, aunt of Fern - age late teen to 20's - 30's
Lurvy: Male, hired hand - can be any age from older teen to older adult
Wilber: A pig - Male or female - should be small in stature, age child to early teen
Templeton: A rat - Male or female, age child to adult
Charlotte: A spider - Female, age child to adult
Goose, Gander, Sheep, Lamb: - Any age, Goose must be female and Gander male
Reporter, Photographer, Judges, Announcer, Uncle (a pig): These can play multiple roles and may be cast from the above actors.