Auditions for speaking parts and solos in our musical “Back to the Manger” will be held next Sunday, October 3 from 1:30 until 4:30. Please sign-up for an audition time on the posted sheet. You may audition for a speaking role, non-speaking role, solo, or all of the above.
You can click the links below to download and print the Audition Packets. There are separate packets for FEMALE or MALE roles. A listing of characters is also below. Not all characters are represented in the audition packet.
When you come to your audition, please be prepared to read for one role of your choice. We ask that you read through all of the roles and become familiar with them as we may ask you to read another script. Memorization is not required, but is strongly encouraged.
If you would like to audition for a solo, please select a portion of a song from our musical to sing for us. CDs will be sent home with you tonight for practice. If you were not at rehearsal this week you can pick up a CD at the church during the week. Please make arrangements via email or by calling Benji at 229-3200.
We may also ask you a few questions during the audition. Some examples are “Do you have any acting experience?”, “Which role(s) most interest you”, “Why do you want to try out for this part?”. We also ask that parents wait in the hallway during the audition.
We will do our very best to place everyone in the role that we feel most fits the child’s personality and abilities, but we can’t always guarantee that everyone will get the part they try out for. Please be aware that you may be chosen for a part that you did not read for. Make us aware at your audition if there is a part that you would prefer not to receive.
As always, questions are welcome! You can contact us via email at ccmpraisecompany@gmail.com!
Sincerely,
Benji, Sarah, and Sherry
List of Characters for “Back to the Manger”
Grandma Betty: 61 years old. Born in 1949.
Henry Olson: Janitor, 72 years old. Creator of the time machine. Absentminded and kooky; initially hopes to become rich.
Jackson: Grandson of Grandma Betty. Unenthusiastic, wears headphones and raps.
Norman: Geeky, smart sidekick of Mr. Olson’s
Jasmine: Friend of Norman, fashionista; sings.
Gloria: Young friend of Norman and Jasmine; sings.
Outreach Coordinator(s): Announces the Caroling Outreach
Boy Band Members: Boys to perform at Outreach
Young Betty: Grandma at age 10.
Hank: Little kid in 1940’s
40s War Worker: Outreach Coordinator in the 1940s
Non-Speaking Roles:
Mary
Joseph
Shepherds
Wise Men
Angels
Singing Roles:
Boy Band Members
Do Wop Girls
Greaser Boys
Audition Scripts:
