"Raising Twelve on a Nickel and a Prayer" Play Seeks Kids

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Seeking kids for "Raising Twelve on a Nickel and a Prayer" play. See the details below. About the project: A story spanning three Christmas seasons beginning in 1950 when Betty reveals to a young sailor Harold her dream of wanting twelve children. The story continues with living on a Navy paycheck, broken promises, an adventure by train cross-country, and the bleak Christmas of 1963 when Betty is raising children alone in a new city while Harold is at sea. Just before their dream is to be realized, they learn that Betty or baby number twelve will die in childbirth. Christmas of 1966 is one to remember. Rate: All actors are paid small stipend. Additional info: Will be performing from Wednesday, December 16 through Sunday, December 20 at Hillsborough College Theatre A concert version of a musical is a performance focused entirely on the story, live music and vocals, without heavy sets, costumes, or full stage acting. Script in hand. Rehearsals begin: Monday, November 9 Requirements: - Children 8 years of age and up – Please prepare a monologue and a song of choice each between 30 seconds and 2 minutes. Use own recorded music to accompany song. - Children 7 and under may choose to do a 30 second monologue and bring a song of choice OR the Director will have them read from the script and sing Happy Birthday. When applying, please send headshot, resume, audition request, and any questions.