The Historic Royal Theatre will hold auditions for Silver Belles, a Christmas comedy, sponsored by Everett Buick GMC. This production is written by Lauren Grove. Auditions are open-call and will be on October 19 & 20.
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THE STORY
Come celebrate the holidays with the Silver Belles. While the ladies of Silver Meadows Retirement Home are getting ready for Christmas, scheming mogul Frank Davenport has plans to evict them and turn their home into a luxury hotel.
When Frank’s son Nick is sent to deliver the news, he discovers his old flame Kate is Silver Meadows’ fiercely dedicated manager. The more time he spends with her and the wise, witty, wonderful women under her care, the harder it gets to tell the truth – but luckily for him, the Belles know a thing or two about handling life and love.
Can they guide Nick to save Silver Meadows and have a happy holiday after all? Both heartrending and hilarious, Silver Belles gives the gift of laughter, tears, and old-fashioned Christmas magic.
AUDITION INFO
FORM…
Fill out the form before the audition: https://forms.gle/
TIMES…
Sat, Oct 19, 10am – Noon… or Sun, Oct 20, 2 – 5pm. Arrive no later than 15 minutes before end time. You may also submit a video audition to [email protected].
LOCATION…
In the choir room at First United Methodist Church, 200 N Market Street, Benton, AR 72015. Enter through the side door on West Conway Street (across from the Benton School District Administration building.)
AVAILABILITY…
You MUST be available for ALL performances (December 5th – 8th and December 12th – 15th) and tech week rehearsals on (November 29th – December 4th).
Rehearsals will begin around November 4th. A formal rehearsal schedule will be provided once a calendar can be assembled including conflicts.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN…
NICK – Age:20s-30s—Works for his father’s company, “Davenport & Associates.” Had a crush on Kate in high school.
KATE – Age:20s-30s— General Manager at Silver Meadows, cared deeply for the Belles and her work.
MEGAN – Age:20+— A new energetic nurse at Silver Meadows
STEVE – Age:30+—Loveable nurse at Silver Meadows
FRANK – Age:50+— Nick’s father, a local mogul.
JERRY – Age:30+—Frank’s loyal lackey
Belles (Recommended ages; could be cast younger by actors with character acting experience)
CLARA – Age:50+— The heart of Silver Meadows, often lost in the past.
YOUNG CLARA – Age:16-19 y/o—Clara in her late teens/ early 20s
VIVIENNE – Age:50+— Fun & flirtatious lady, who was once a “B” movie star.
HARRIET – Age:50+— Kind & grandmotherly, always thinking of her family.
PEARL – Age:50+— Feisty old broad with a chip on her shoulder.
GERTIE – Age:60+— Sweet, naive, and very hard of hearing.
Ensemble
TOMMY – Age:16-19 y/o—Clara’s young love.
MR. JOHNSON – Age:50+— Current owner of Silver Meadows
YOUNG VIVIENNE – Age:20+— Young Vivienne in one of her movies with her co-star lover.
GUY MORGAN – Age:20+— Young Vivienne’s co-star lover.
DR. LEE – Age:40+— Clara’s doctor.
MAMA – Age:40+— Young Clara’s mother.
SOLDIER – Age:16-19 y/o— Soldier at war with Tommy.
WAITER – Age:16-19 y/o— Waiter for Nick & Kate’s date.
*ROGER – Age:20s-30s—Pearl’s son.
*LEEANN – Age:20s-30s—Pearl’s daughter in law.
*MOLLY – Age 7-12 y/o—Pearl’s granddaughter.
CREATIVE TEAM…
Writer – Lauren Grove
Director – Summer Brinley
Producers – Michelle Griffis & Susie Goldman
Costumes – (TBD)
Stage Manager – Amy Armstrong
Assistant Student Stage Manager – Braden Lisowe
SHOW DATES
Performances are Thursday, December 5th – Sunday, December 15th, 2024
All Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances will begin at 7:00pm
Sunday matinees will begin at 2:00pm.
TICKETS
This show is designated as assigned seating. Please check your seating assignment BEFORE completing your purchase. You will need to be on a desktop/laptop computer or “desktop version” of ticketleap to be able to select “choose your seat”. If you use a mobile device, your seats will be randomly assigned and may not be grouped together. We are unable to transfer tickets to an alternate seat or performance date once you have purchased, we are only able to issue a refund.
For accessible or special needs seating, please email [email protected] or call 501.315.5483 (voice mail only). Ticket prices are $20 General; $15 Seniors 60+, members of the military, and college students with valid ID; $10 Grade 12th and below.
Tickets may be purchased at https://TheRoyalPlayers.TicketLeap.com
The box office will open at 6:00pm on performance dates and the house will open approximately 15 – 20 minutes prior to curtain. Box Office opens at 1:00 pm on matinee days.
We highly recommend that tickets be purchased in advance, as we cannot guarantee availability at the door.
SAFETY
Face coverings are recommended for all patrons not fully vaccinated.
Ticketing is now a contactless transaction.
THE ROYAL THEATRE
The address is 111 N. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas 72015. For more information call 501.315.5483 or email [email protected].
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