The Hanover Community Players are searching for the actors who will help to make their Christmas show, A Neverland Christmas Carol, come alive Dec. 8, to 11 for five shows.
From the moment Peter Pan eavesdrops at the Darling’s nursery window and overhears Mrs. Darling reading A Christmas Carol to her children, Christmas becomes more spirited than ever.
While the ever-jealous Tinkerbell sulks at Wendy’s presence, wicked Captain Hook and his band of pirates concoct an evil scheme to sabotage the children’s festivities. Now it is up to Peter Pan, the Lost Boys, the Darlings and a comical, Dickens-inspired re-enactment to show Hook the error of his ways and, ultimately, save Christmas in Neverland.
There are 21 roles are available for children, teens, and adults, male and female, who must be prepared to rehearse three times per week in order to learn the music and to work on stage with artistic director Ruth Fletcher, of Durham.
Auditions will be held in the theatre on Sept. 8 and 9 from 7 to 9pm. Prospective cast members should come prepared with a short musical number to show their vocal range for the music director (a piano and CD player will be available. Either sheet music or a CD as accompaniment may be used if desired).
Each candidate must first fill out a registration form and check the rehearsal schedule for conflicts. All actors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult during the audition.
The first rehearsal will take place on Sept. 11 at 1:30pm.
