Fruitcakes
By Julian Wiles
Director: Janis Arthur | Assistant Director: Ann White
Theatre Coppell's holiday offering is the story of a troubled youth who ends up in a small town and encounters characters who, in their daily routine, teach him the value of family and friends. They include the Christmas tree salesman, the town's constable whose wife directs the annual Christmas pageant, as well as two lovable old ladies who use a secret recipe to make fruitcakes. Everyone will find holiday cheer in this warm, happy theatrical production.
Audition Dates:
Monday, October 13 @ 7:00 PM
Tuesday, October 14 @ 7:00 PM
Audition location: Wheelice Wilson, Jr. Theatre at Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis Street, Coppell, TX 75019
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Audition Details:
- Sign up:
https://forms.gle/ifX1K9X2Q6YuSYys5 or
https://bit.ly/TC_Auditions_Fruitcakes - Appointments will be given priority; walk-ins will be taken as time allows
- Auditions will include readings from the script (sides will be available at the audition); children’s readings will be appropriate to their age level
- Some older children in the show will appear in more than the pageant scenes and are part of the overall plot.
- Those auditioning should be prepared to list all conflicts or potential conflicts for the rehearsal period, as specified in the Audition notice
- A small one-time stipend will be offered to cast members
- Audition location: Wheelice Wilson, Jr. Theatre at Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis Street, Coppell, TX 75019
Rehearsals:
- The first read-through and rehearsals will begin Monday, October 27th
- Rehearsals are generally held on weeknights (Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri.) from 7:00pm – 10:00pm, and Sunday afternoons from 2:00pm – 5:00pm
- No Rehearsals: Oct 31, Nov 24, 25, 27, 28
- A detailed rehearsal schedule will be made available upon the completion of casting
- Most of the children will have limited rehearsals
- TECH/DRESS REHEARSAL WEEK: November 30, Dec 1, 2, 4
Performances:
- NO CONFLICTS ACCEPTED DURING PERFORMANCE DATES: December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21
- PERFORMANCE DATES: December 5 - 21 (Friday & Saturday evenings @ 8pm & Sunday matinees @ 2:30pm)
Send an email to info@TheatreCoppell.com if you have any questions regarding the audition.
Roles:
- Mack Morgan: (male, age 60’s) Makes whirligigs for a living. At Christmas-time, he also sells Christmas trees
- Jamie (male, age 12 - 14) A runaway boy from a nearby city
- Beebo Dantzler (male, Adult) The Town’s only policeman
- Betty Jane (female, Adult) Beebo’s wife, who directs the town’s annual Christmas pageant
- Little Beebo (male, age 12 - 13) Son of Beebo and Betty Jane
- Sally (female, age 8 - 9) Daughter of Beebo and Betty Jane
- Miss Sarah (female, age mid-80’s) A grouchy spinster, who, with her sister, Alice, makes hundreds of fruitcakes each Christmas
- Miss Alice (female, age early 80’s) Miss Sarah’s younger sister, more gentle and caring
- Skeeter (male, Adult) A local fisherman and lover of poetry
- Mattie Sue (female, Adult) A neighbor, who has been married six times
- Rick Morgan (male, Adult) Mack’s son
- James (male, Child) Rick’s son, Mack’s grandson
- Ensemble (Children, ages 6 - 13) Some roles have lines to say; others appear on stage but are silent, depending upon age
