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"Fruitcakes" Play Neededs Boys and Girls

Coppell, TX, United States
ID: 590856Exp: 10/13/2025
Description:

Kids ages 6 and up are welcome to audition for the "Fruitcakes" Play. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Is the story of a troubled youth who ends up in a small town and encounters characters who, in their daily routine, teach him the value of family and friends. They include the Christmas tree salesman, the town's constable whose wife directs the annual Christmas pageant, as well as two lovable old ladies who use a secret recipe to make fruitcakes. Everyone will find holiday cheer in this warm, happy theatrical production. Rate: A small one-time stipend will be offered to cast members. Additional info: Auditions will include readings from the script (sides will be available at the audition); children’s readings will be appropriate to their age level. Some older children in the show will appear in more than the pageant scenes and are part of the overall plot. Those auditioning should be prepared to list all conflicts or potential conflicts for the rehearsal period, as specified in the Audition notice: Rehearsals The first read-through and rehearsals will begin Monday, October 27 Generally held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, and Sunday afternoons from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM No rehearsals October 31, November 24, 25, 27, 28 A detailed rehearsal schedule will be made available upon casting completion. Most of the children will have limited rehearsals Tech/dress rehearsal week: November 30, December 1, 2, 4 Performances: December 5 - 21 Friday & Saturday evenings @ 8:00 PM Sunday matinees @ 2:30 PM No conflicts accepted during performance dates If interested, please apply.

5 roles

JamieMale12-14 y.o.All ethnicities

A runaway boy from a nearby city.

Little BeeboMale12-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Son of Beebo and Betty Jane.

SallyFemale8-9 y.o.All ethnicities

Daughter of Beebo and Betty Jane.

JamesMale8-10 y.o.All ethnicities

Rick’s son, Mack’s grandson

EnsembleBoth genders6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Some roles have lines to say; others appear on stage but are silent, depending upon age