Seeking Kids for "A Christmas Carol And Thee Magic Box" Play

Kids age 3-12 are invited to audition for "A Christmas Carol And Thee Magic Box" Play. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Step inside the wonder! Our newest RPL Original Musical is A Christmas Carol and the Magic Box, where a troupe of forgotten puppets burst out of an old trunk to remind us that stories must be told in order to live forever. This family-friendly retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic tale comes with a modern-day, magical twist to shine light on timeless themes of kindness, generosity, friendship, and love. With sparkling new lyrics set to traditional Christmas Carols, the music is instantly familiar yet delightfully fresh, leaving everyone humming, smiling, and carrying the magic of story in their hearts. Additional info: To prepare, directors simply ask each child to sing any Christmas song OR sing a short excerpt from show, which are attached. Rehearsals begin September 25, on Thursdays and Fridays at 2:00-3:30. Some parts can rehearse once a week, but principal roles may be called to rehearse both days on some weeks. ​ Directors do their best to accommodate family schedules, with casting and the rehearsal schedule built around the conflicts of participating families. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be distributed the first week of rehearsal. With the exception of illness or emergency, attendance is required at all rehearsals unless you have a previously-arranged excused absence. ​Required Rehearsals: Run-throughs are December 4 and 5 @ 2:00-5:30pm. (For the youngest cast members, we aim to get their parts done first) Production Week: Dress Rehearsals on Dec 9, 10 at 2:00-5:30 and Dec 11, 4:00-8:00 Final performances are December 12, 13, 15 at 6pm at Read Play Love While we are primarily a homeschool organization, directors welcome any family who is able to make rehearsal times work, and they will work with your schedule as best as they can. At-home practice is required, especially for roles with significant stage time, and is required each family to commit to rehearsing at home. Directors will give you tools to help kids with repetition and memorization in between group rehearsals. Rehearsals are held at Read Play Love in Lowry Crossing (East McKinney), in a combination of both indoors and outdoors. As a community-focused organization, parents are required to stay on-site during rehearsals. Rehearsal times are enjoyable social times for parents, and offer opportunities to contribute on projects for the production. If you have multiple kids, you'll love having a place where everyone can have fun, even when they aren't in rehearsals. Families can come before or after rehearsals to participate in our RPL Homeschool Activities or enjoy hanging out in the outdoor playspaces or in the library. Siblings are welcome. ​Performances: December 12, 13 and 14 at Read Play Love. Note that the participation fee will be applied. If interested, please apply.