Casting Call for Boys and Girls for "Crickets on a Hill" Play

Auditions open for boys and girls in “Crickets on a Hill” play. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: The show tells of driving out the last Royal Governor of Virginia in the first skirmish after the Declaration of Independence was signed--a land/sea battle that took place on what is today Mathews County soil. Judy Ward’s original story centers on Ethan, a young man torn between his love of Virginia and a future at Oxford Law School in England. Also weighing on his mind is his budding romance with Amy. The young couple is surrounded by community members, British soldiers, and Virginia Militia men. “This isn’t simply a performance—Mathews County is stepping onto the stage with heart, history, and hometown pride to celebrate our nation’s history. Additional info: Rehearsals will begin in late April or early May, and show dates are July 2, 3, 5, and 17-19. There are opportunities for everyone. Men and women of all ages are needed. The musical portrays the nature and general populous of the times, with roles ranging from Lord Dunmore and his loyalists to patriots fighting for freedom. One central character is a free African-American man. There will be limited opportunities for children ages 6-11, while children 12 and older will have active roles. People aged 12 and older who would like to audition for a singing role must be ready to sing about 1 minute of a prepared song that shows their voice and range. Bring Karaoke-type background music on a CD, iPod, cell phone, etc. There are also non-singing roles. If you are interested please apply.