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June 13th (5-7), 14th (5-7) and June 15th (noon to 4)

Call backs: TBD (Contact will be made on an individual basis)

Show dates: December 5, 6, 7, 8.

Rehearsals begin:  Mid-September (Schedule pending)

GLORY OF THE KING 2013 Character Breakdowns and descriptions

GLORY OF THE KING 2013
“A Soldier’s story”

Location:
Hartzell United Methodist Church
8999 Applewood Drive
Blue Ash, Ohio 45236
Contact Zach Riggins at: gripmeister2001@yahoo.com

Characters:

• Church Staff – Leads – all speaking: Names: Age range:
• Church Secretary………Mrs. Mariah “Miss M.” Mangrum (60 to 70)
  Mariah is a very spiritual woman with great knowledge of the bible and bible stories. She is dedicated to serving the poor and under-privileged. She has a great understanding of the church, the neighborhood, and the people who live in it. She is a great care-giver and humanitarian.
• Church Minister…………………….…Rev. Aeneas J. Mackenzie (50-60)
  An experienced Minister, but is rather naïve to the new surroundings he is in. However, he is a capable man and is willing to work hard to bring things to fruition and loves the children who stay in the mission. He is dedicated to making their lives better.
• Homeless Woman: Limited speaking
  Homeless Woman………………………Cecilia “C.C.” Gentile (60’s-70’s)
  C.C. is a fixture at the mission church and is a member of the surrounding community. A quiet woman, she is very attached to the Mission church and has made it her home.
• Soldiers- Three main characters:
  • Marine (Lead)……….……Major, John Wesley “J.W.” Wright AGE: 35-40
    A soldier just returning from the war. He is a very upstanding individual with great vitality and spirit! He is a family man with a good upbringing. He has a great attitude toward life and takes his Christian beliefs very seriously and wants others to believe as well. He is dedicated to the idea of perseverance and initiative while trying to help the spirit of others.
  • Army (Supporting role)………Staff Sgt. Thomas “Tommy” Powell 35-40
    Thomas is a man that has lost his way spiritually…he was actively involved in battle and saw a lot of death, horror and injustice, he has become cynical about life and in particular Christianity and religion. He is a person that is struggling to find his way in life. That said; we get the feeling that Thomas still has a good heart, but is afraid to let go and establish lasting relationships with anyone, especially a re-establishment of his Christian beliefs. He is most definitely a tortured soul.
  • Navy (Supporting role)……Petty officer Hezekiah “Hezie” Isaacs AGE: (25-35)
    A Lover of life and a very affable Man. He has seen much battle as well, but has a belief that it is his Christian duty to defend his country and to reach out to others. He is willing to help almost anyone and has a close attachment to children. We get the feeling that he grew up in a large family where religion and people are respected. He is very close to his parents and his siblings.
• Coast Guard*………….……..……. (non-speaking)……………………. (25-35)
• Air Force*……………………..…… (non-speaking)…………………….. (25-35)
• Voice of General (recorded)………….………..Gen. Josiah A. Bartlett (60-70)
  The voice of the general should be a person with a weathered tough sound….a man that has seen battle and won many. He is A strong vibrant, and tough personality but not afraid to reveal some emotion.
• Voice of Captain (recorded)……………………Capt. Russell Mitchell (45-50)
  A strong commanding voice worthy of a leader and a person determined to move up in rank. There is great authority in his voice.
• Represented at the ceremonies but not actors in the show.
  • Parents and family of John Wesley Wright (Speaking):
  • Mom/Grandma……………………………….…Faye B. Wright (50’s-60’s)
    A Christian woman with a touch of worldliness…very caring and loving. She prides herself on being a good cook and a great grandma.
  • Dad/Grandpa……………………………………John C. Wright II (50’s-60’s)
    A loving, caring father figure…and because he has a military background, there is some hint of toughness in his demeanor…but he is understanding and compassionate.
  • Wife………………..………………………………………Angela Wright ((35-40)
    Angela is a dedicated wife and mother who held down the household while JW has been away at war. She has raised the two children, mostly by herself and has done a good job of it. She is respectful and loving.
  • Child/Girl (speaking and singing)……………..……….Sonja Wright (8-12)
    A smart, thoughtful, bundle of energy! There is NO doubt the Sonja is headed toward a leadership role of some sort when she reaches adulthood.
  • Child/Boy (speaking and singing)…………………………..Billy Wright (8-11)
    Another bundle of energy smart and thinks a lot of his sister. But there is no doubt that he looks to Sonja for guidance.
• Child Leads – *all speaking and singing (10) Homeless and poor; 5 Girls: 5 Boys:
  • Lauren – Teen* Leader (13-16) Aaron – Teen* Leader (13-16)
  • Elizabeth – Child* (8-12) David – child* (8-12)
  • Hannah – child* (8-12) Zach – child* (8-12)
  • Grace – child* (8-12 Colin – child* (8-12
  • Sarah – Pre-teen* (12-13) Ajay – Pre-teen* (12-13)
  • (10) Extra children-non speaking roles, but all will sing. 

NOTE: We will be using an additional choir made up of singing extras and children on the following songs….”Son of God” “The Promise” and “Let there be peace on Earth”. The additional choir will also participate in the Ceremonial Pageant and Soldier dismissal Ceremony. We want 20 – 30 people for these scenes, mostly made up of adults of all ages and sexes. MUST BE ABLE TO SING!

You will need to attend some choir and blocking rehearsals in the fall.

Other characters/non-speaking/non-singing:

• Mary and Joseph
• Wise Men (3)
• Shepherds (6)
• Cross bearer – muscular young man (1)
• Roman Soldiers (6) Older teens/robust young men
• Dancers (10) Teens to adults

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.

This is a spiritually based production!