Ragged Edge Auditions On Sept. 7, ‘On Golden Pond’ Premieres Sept. 20
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Pictured: Ginny Jones, Larry Kendrick and Steve Sleeper star in Ragged Edge Community Theatre’s production of “On Golden Pond,” which premieres on Friday, Sept. 20, and runs for two weekends.
Robert Moore
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“On Golden Pond” will premiere at Ragged Edge Community Theatre (111 South Main Street) on Friday, Sept. 20, and runs for two weeks, with Friday and Saturday performances scheduled for 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. One of the most beloved and popular plays of the American theater as well as an Oscar-winning film, “On Golden Pond” is the often hilarious, often heartbreaking story of the human moments of which life is n1ade. The production features Ginny Jones as Ethel Thayer, Larry Kendrick as Charlie Martin and Steve Sleeper as Norman Thayer. “On Golden Pond” is directed by Darell Rickmers and stage managed by Tim White. Tickets are $12 and are available online at raggededgetheatre.org.
Elf Jr. Auditions
Auditions for “Elf Jr., The Musical” will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. at Ragged Edge Community Theatre (111 South Main Street). Callbacks will be Sunday, Sept. 8, at 2 p.m.
Based on the beloved holiday film starring Will Ferrell, this fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Ragged Edge’s production of this YouthStage musical will be directed by Managing Director Allan Barlow with musical direction by Lori Patterson, choreography by Ami Wilcox, costumes by Judy Machal Barlow and stage management by Molly Pryse.
Being a YouthStage musical, auditions are open to actors between the ages of 6 to 18 and roles are available for all ages. Auditioners are asked to be prepared to sing a 16-bar cut of any song of their choosing. They should bring recorded accompaniment music on their phone or other device. No acapella auditions will be accepted. There is no need for a prepared monologue because auditioners will be asked to read scenes and cuttings from the script of “Elf Jr., The Musical.” Please wear comfortable shoes for dancing if needed.
Public performances are scheduled for Nov. 15-17 and 22-24. In addition, there will be school matinees on Nov. 19, 20, 21 and 22. Audition forms need to be completed online at raggededgetheatre.org. The deadline for submitting an audition form will be Friday, Sept. 6, at 9 p.m. Contact Ragged Edge at [email protected] or 859-734-2389 with any questions you might have.
Other Auditions
Center Stage Theatrics is holding a casting call for the Haunted Frontier at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street) on Friday, Sept. 6, starting at 7 p.m. This year Center Stage is handling the Haunted Frontier, the super popular haunted house at the fort, which in previous years was handled by park staff and volunteers. They are looking for scare actors and the all-important backstage crew.
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Clint Wandle and other performers with Center Stage Theatrics will bring back the long departed residents of the “Spoon River Anthology” at the James Harrod Amphitheater on Friday, Sept. 13.
Center Stage will also host their third production of Edgar Lee Masters’ “Spoon River Anthologies” on Friday, Sept. 13, starting at 7 p.m. at the James Harrod Amphitheater. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for youths and seniors. Center Stage said they’re selling fast, so get yours before they’re gone at centerstagetheatrics.ticketspice.com/the-spoon-river-anthologies.
