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We are looking for singers, child and adult actors, crew members, makeup, etc…

Auditions will be held at HARTZELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH on the following dates : July 23, 24, 25 from 6:00 – 8:00, July 26 noon – 3:00. Additional Dates: 30 and 31 from 6 – 8:00

Please bring a song and short monologue, a pianist will be provided.

I have attached a sheet that explains all the roles that are available. If you have further questions, please contact me at: 513-652-5080 or gripmeister2001@yahoo.com

We look forward to seeing you!!!

PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS:

• The Rankin family – Multicultural (speaking and singing):
• Father: (speaking and singing)……………..…….Adam Rankin (40-45)
• Wife: (speaking and singing)……….…………..Andrea Rankin (35-40)

RANKIN CHILDREN

• Child: (speaking and singing)……..…….……….Allison Rankin (10-12)
• Child: (speaking and singing)…… …..Zachariah ‘Zach’ Rankin (10-11)
• Child: (speaking and singing)………………….…..Esther Rankin (7-10)
• Child: (Speaking and singing)……. ……………….Luke Rankin (10-12)

ADOPTED CHILDREN OF THE RANKINS
All different ethnicities

• Child: (speaking and singing)…….……………. Joshua Rankin (10-12)
• Child: (speaking and singing)……..………..…Elizabeth Rankin (15-16)
• Child: (speaking and singing)……………………Eliazar Rankin (14-15)
• Child: (speaking and singing)….………..………Miriam Rankin (12-13)
• Child: (speaking and singing)…………………Matthew Rankin (11-12)
• Child: (Speaking and singing)………………………………………Sarah Rankin (6-8)

VOICE OF ALLISON AS AN ADULT ( Also seen on stage)

• Adult……………………………………………..……………….… (38-40)

OTHER PRINCIPAL PLAYERS

• Toyshop owner:………Christopher Christman ‘Mr. Christman’ (60-70)
• Toyshop owners Wife:………Ruth Christman ‘Mrs Christman’ (60-70)
• Jamaican Neighbor:………………………….Serena Sizemore (55-65)
• Friend………………………….………………..….Anthony Baird (40- 50)
• Pastor:…………………………..…….………..…Pastor Wilson (50-60)

ADDITIONAL PRINCIPALS
Characters speaking:

• Mary ……………………………………………………….………. (17-18)
• Joseph………………………………..……………………….….. (30 –40)
• Wise Men (3) Balthazar, Melchior, Casper…………………..…. (50-70)

SUPPORTING CAST

• Friends and neighbors of the Rankin children:
• 2 Bad Girls: 2 Bad Boys:
• Cindy………………………………………………………………………..(13-16)
• Ronny………………………………………………………………………(13-16)
• Diane……………………………………………………………………….. (8-12)
• David……………………………………………………………………… …(8-12)
• Mt. Moriah Church – ‘Hands of Praise’ Signing Ministry: (8 to 18) All
• ages…

EXTRAS

• Cross bearer – muscular young man (1)
• Roman Soldiers (6) Older teens/robust young men
• Pageantry Participants (15 – 20 ) All ages and sexes
• Wise men entourage/bearers
• Choir/Townspeople
• Gabriel’s voice, John the Baptist, others

FEATURED DANCERS

• Dancers (6 couples) Teens to adults for holiday show scene

NOTE:
The ages specified are only guidelines for auditions and character development. A higher or lower age will be considered if it is determined that the actor can portray the part with credibility.