Kelsey Theater will hold auditions for its annual original Christmas show, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas", later this month.
It's 1822, and Clement Moore is having trouble writing his annual
Christmas poem. This is especially troubling because his youngest
daughter Charity is ill, and he feels that if he writes an especially
good poem, it would help her feel better. Some sugar plum fairies, a mouse named Diana, and good old St. Nick himself help him along in a story that will engage young children everywhere.
Auditionees should prepare a short monologue or Christmas poem no longer than one minute; a short song, preferably a Christmas carol, with sheet music; a resumé and headshot if they have them; and a list of conflicts between Oct. 21 and Dec. 27. Auditionees should also be prepared to dance. You must be seven years or older to audition.
Auditions will take place from 4-6 p.m. October 19 and from 6-8:30 p.m. October 20 in the Communications Building immediately behind Kelsey Theater, which is on the MCCC campus.
Parts include Clement Moore, Eliza Moore, Diana Mouse, the Moores' children, assorted townspeople of all ages, Mr. Kringle (who turns out to be the right jolly old elf), and dancers. However, Clement Moore, Eliza Moore, Diana Mouse, and Mr. Kringle have been precast.
Performances will occur at 7 p.m. Dec. 5; 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 6; and at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 7; with possible schoolday performances at 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. Dec. 5 and 8.
For more information, or to make an audition appointment, contact KelseyTwas@gmail.com. Kelsey Theater is located on the Mercer County Community College campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.
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