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Dance Opportunities for Kids in "Ruth" Musical

Attalla, AL, United States
ID: 577471Exp: 12/9/2024
Description:

Kids ages 6 and up are invited to audition for "Ruth" Musical. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: "Ruth", a musical by Sight & Sound Theatres, is a story of second chances and God's redeeming love. The musical is based on the biblical story of Ruth and Naomi, two widows whose faith in God and each other changes history. Additional info: Please be prepared to sing and dance. IMPORTANT DATES: Parent/Cast Meeting - December 17th, 6 pm TECH WEEK - April 6-10 REHEARSALS Weekly rehearsals, Mondays (5-8 pm), Tuesdays (5-8 pm), and some Saturdays. Not all cast members are called to rehearsal every week. Many younger cast members will only rehearse once a week for about an hour. SHOWS/PERFORMANCES: April 11th - 7 pm (Possible School Showing in the morning) April 12th - 10:30 am and 7 pm April 13th - 2:30pm Note that the participation fee will be applied. Please download the attachment for details. If interested, please apply.

10 roles

Young MahlonMale8-10 y.o.All ethnicities

(Must sing) His name means “weakness in sickness.” He is carefree and takes his life and religion seriously. Intelligent and observant. Loves his parents but is closest to his mother, Naomi. He becomes a craftsman like his father and falls in love with Ruth when he is older.

Young ChilionMale10-12 y.o.All ethnicities

(Must sing) His name means “weakness.” He is a jokester, hot-tempered and loves his family. He is a fighter and somewhat spontaneous in his thinking and actions. Falls in love with Orpah when older.

Older MahlonMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(Must sing) He is kind and loving, not a physically strong son closer to his mother after his father’s death. He is a good businessman, and carries on his father’s business. Calm, mild-mannered. Lives on the edge when it comes to Ruth. Godly character. Sees Ruth for who she really is.

Older ChilionMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

He is the physically stronger of the two boys. Loves conflict, loves his mother, but not a mama’s boy. Willing to die for his brother. He breaks all the rules like dating a Moabite woman (Orpah). He lives way on the edge of life. Likable but distant, moody.

Young RuthFemale8-10 y.o.All ethnicities

A sweet young girl who is given by her parents to the temple of Chemosh. A loving girl who matures into a beautiful soul.

YaredMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A follower of Achbor, he has no mind of his own. He does whatever Achbor says. Always ends up in trouble and in fights. Has a strong dislike for Israelites from Bethlehem. Sinister.

Performer 1Both genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Ability to perform special tricks.

Performer 2Both genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Ability to juggle various objects with agility.

Performer 3Both genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Must be acrobatic

EnsembleBoth genders6-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Made up of many ages. Will appear as both Israelites and Moabites.