Cherokee Civic Theatre hosting auditions for Christmas show

The Cherokee Civic Theatre, Inc. is holding Open Auditions for “Christmas for a Little Princess” at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 and 2 p.m. Sunday Sept. 15. Inspired by the classic children’s book, “A Little Princess” by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this play is adapted by Sheilah O’Heaney.

“Christmas for A Little Princess” is the heartwarming story of Sara Crewe, whose adventuring father places her in an elite girls’ school in Galveston – but disappears while in South America. Sara is clever and imaginative but even her upbeat attitude is sorely tried by her sudden change from ‘princess’ to pauper. Aided by true & loyal friends – with some mischievous next-door neighbors - Sara bravely endures her new life and hopes for a Christmas miracle: to be reunited with her dear papa.

Director Sheilah O’Heaney and Producer Judy Faye Garner welcome all interested persons to audition. No experience is necessary. Audition as a family or try out just to have some fun.

Roles needed include:

– Two or three adult males (to portray ages 25 to50)

– Five or six adult females (to portray ages 25 to 65)

– 10 to 15 female youths (to portray ages 6 to14)

– Three male youths (to portray ages 8 to14)

One adult male role will need a French or Spanish accent. Young Sara will read a passage in French or Spanish

If you’d like to help in ways other than acting, volunteers are needed to assist with the stage, lighting and sound.

The Historic Cherokee Civic Theatre is located at 157 West 5th St. in downtown Rusk. For more information, call 903-683-2131, visit www.cherokeetheatre.net, or like and follow CCT on Facebook.