Clinton Area Showboat Theatre (CAST) will hold local auditions for their community holiday production. Auditions will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2015, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday, November 8, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., at Mullany Theatre on the Ashford University Campus, 400 N. Bluff Boulevard, Clinton, IA.
This year’s show is “Adam’s Gifts” by Peter Filichia and directed by Kris Doss. It is a story of redemption and the heart-melting surprise of feeling needed.
Loosely based on Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol,” the story follows William Pront, a greedy landlord who has cut corners on his tenants for years. His employee, Jason Romano, just wants to make a living and to finish writing his book. Pront’s greediness leads to Jason quitting, a stranger appearing, and Pront reliving life through his younger self. He learns a lot about himself, but, most importantly, is finally taught to read from the most unlikely of people.
Roles are available for males and females, middle school to adult. Auditions are drop-in and no preparations are necessary. Cold readings will be provided. Anyone interested in helping with technical, backstage work should attend one of the audition dates.
- Rehearsals will likely be scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- Performances are scheduled for Friday through Sunday, December 11-13 and 18-20.
- Shows will be at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 3:00 p.m. on Sundays.
The Clinton Area Showboat Theatre will offer a Season of American Classics for the summer of 2016. It includes Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” (June 4-11), Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man” (June 16-July 4), the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic ,”South Pacific” (July 8-17), “Grease!” (July 21-31), and Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” (August 4-13). Matthew Teague Miller is Producing Artistic Director for the 2016 season.
For more information about any Showboat events or to purchase season tickets, call 563-242-6760 or visit http://www.clintonshowboat.org/.