Oct. 3 - 11, 2008 Dec. 5 - 14, 2008 Feb. 20 - 28, 2009 April 24 - May 2, 2009
AUDITIONS for...

By Frederic Tacon
Directed by Frederic Tacon

Dates/Times: Sunday, September 21, at 2pm
Monday, September 22, at 7pm
 
Location: The Village Players
Basement of the Ft. Thomas Woman's Club
8 N Fort Thomas Avenue
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
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Cast Requirements: Note: Ages listed are approximate. I encourage anyone who is interested to attend the auditions.

Clara Stahlbaum - the spoiled daughter of a wealthy doctor - 12-14yrs

Nutcracker / Prince Johan - prince of the Land of Sweets - 12-14yrs

Bernard Stahlbaum / Sir Cinnamon - Clara's father and then a citizen of the Land of Sweets - Adult

Verena Stahlbaum / Lady Ginger - Clara's mother and then a citizen of the Land of Sweets - Adult

Fritz Stahlbaum / Schnitzel - Clara's younger brother and then a mouse soldier - 10-12yrs

Herr Drosselmeyer / Kaldi Arabica - Clara's mysterious Godfather and the inventor of all the world's coffee in the Land of Sweets - Adult

Party Guest / Ameilius - guest at the party and then the evil mouse king - Adult

Party Guest / Queen Sugar Plum - guest at the party and then Johan's mother and ruler of the Land of Sweets - Adult

Aloisia / Pepper - Clara's friend and then a citizen of the Land of Sweets - 12-14yrs

Margareta / Lolly - Clara's friend and then a citizen of the Land of Sweets - 10-14yrs

Etzel / Dummkopf - Fritz's friend and then a mouse soldier - 10-12yrs

Toy Soldier - dancer at the party and then a soldier who helps Johan defeat the mice - 12-Adult

Ballerina Doll / Azalea - dancer at the party and then the flower princes of the Land of Sweets - 12-Adult

2 Dancing Snowflakes / Cats - act as dancers and scene changers between scenes and then appear in non-speaking roles as cats - 10-Adult
 
Audition Details: Auditions will consist of readings from the script
 
Production Dates: December 5 - 14, 2008
 
Description: In a new twist on the classic tale by E. T. A. Hoffman, this original work by Village Players member Frederic Tacon centers around Clara, the spoiled daughter of a wealthy doctor, and the unique gift she receives on Christmas Eve. After insisting on an extra present, Clara receives a Nutcracker doll and is sent on a journey to a kingdom where toys and sweets come to life. Can she learn a lesson in time to save the kingdom? Each performance will feature a pre-show kid’s concert by Ft. Thomas singer/songwriter Bill Smith.
 
Questions: E-Mail Frederic Tacon at fred@tacon.net

Presented with permission of the author.