Audition Packets and Information for "Arrest These Merry Gentlemen"

PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS INFORMATION...I know there is a TON of it, but it REALLY helps us when everyone knows what is going on and shows up to the audition PREPARED!

If you are interested in auditioning for a speaking part and/or solo for our upcoming Christmas Musical, please find us in the church lobby on Sunday morning to sign up for a time. We will also have the sign up sheet available at our KICK OFF PIZZA PARTY on Sunday, September 11.

When you sign up for an audition you will receive an Audition Packet. If you did not get one or have not signed up, you can print a copy here. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ ALL OF THE INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THE PACKET. It is also very important to make sure that you are able to commit to all of the scheduled rehearsal times listed in the packet. You can also see the rehearsal times on the calendar at the bottom of the blog.

We will post options for the solo auditions at a later time. Everyone will also receive a listening CD (on 9/11) to help them learn the music before the auditions.

Below are the Cast of Characters and the descriptions for each Character. Following that will be the link to the Audition Packet.

Cast of Characters

JOE SABBATH - The sergeant set on keeping the peace in Bethlehem. (large amount of memorization - suitable for an older/experienced actor)

ROOKIE - Joe's peace-keeping sidekick. (moderate amount of memorization)

SCOOP - A reporter for the Bethlehem Examiner. (moderate amount of memorization)

CUB - Scoop's assistant reporter. (several short lines)

TRAVELER - Local witness to the events. (two small lines)

SEAMSTRESS - Local witness to the events. (several lines in one scene)

GOAT NAPPER - Local witness to the events. (two small lines)

SOURCE 1 - News source for Scoop and Cub. (several lines in one scene)

SOURCES 2, 3 - News sources for Scoop and Cub. (one sentence each)

CD - Camel Driver on the road to Jerusalem from Baghdad. (several lines in one scene)

HERB, FRANK, VINCE, MERV - Shepherds (several short lines each)

SHEP - Shepherd (one short line)

GABRIEL - Angel at the Nativity (one word spoken)

PERSON 1, 2, &3 - Local witnesses to the events (one short line each)

Please review this audition packet and choose ONE role to prepare and memorize as well as possible. Please note that trying out for a specific part does not guarantee that you will be chosen for that part. You may be placed in any of the above roles.

You can print the AUDITION PACKET HERE in full or in part!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at ANY time. Our email is ccmpraisecompany@gmail.com. Please join our Facebook page as well for updates! http://www.facebook.com/groups/115599355185273/

See you all very soon!!!