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The CLC Performing Arts Center is excited to announce auditions for its upcoming fall 2024 and early 2025 productions: Radium Girls, A Christmas Carol, It’s Murder, Dontcha Know?, and The Tell-Tale Heart. These diverse and compelling plays offer a range of roles for actors of all ages and experience levels. Auditions will take place on August 21 and 22 at the Dryden Theatre at Central Lakes College, Brainerd campus.
Radium Girls by D.W. Gregory. Set in 1926, Radium Girls tells the poignant story of Grace Fryer, a young factory worker who battles the U.S. Radium Corporation after she and her colleagues fall ill from radium exposure. This ensemble drama explores themes of justice, health, and the commercialization of science. Directed by Travis Chaput, known for his work on PUFFS and High School Musical JR, the play runs from October 11-19, 2024. Roles are available for approximately 10 actors, with parts for young adults, adults, and seniors.
A Christmas Carol by Patrick Barlow. Patrick Barlow’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale uses five actors to bring to life characters such as Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and Bob Cratchit. This imaginative retelling highlights the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge from miser to generous spirit. Directed by Amy Borash, who recently directed The Prom, Frozen JR, and Something Rotten!, the show runs from December 4-8, 2024. Five roles are available for young adults, adults, and seniors.
It’s Murder, Dontcha Know? by Mary Aalgard. Adapted from Jeanne Cooney’s novel, this brand-new play follows Dorris Connor, a woman who, after a hard life on a Minnesota farm, moves to a quiet Scandinavian community. Her retirement plans are interrupted by a series of crimes involving her children that she must set out to solve in this cozy and quirky murder-mystery. This production, directed by Guy Kelm, is a premiere production of the script – the first time it will be fully performed on stage! Actors will work with the director and playwright throughout the Fall to finalize the script, and then begin stage rehearsals in January. Performances are scheduled for February 27-March 2, 2025. Twelve roles are available for young adults, adults, and seniors, with several roles being available for actors 50+.
The Tell-Tale Heart by Luella E. McMahon. Based on Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling story, this play follows a young man who commits the “perfect crime” but is haunted by the sound of his victim’s beating heart. This 30-minute touring production will perform 4-6 times at schools across the Brainerd lakes area in the Fall of 2024. Directed by Guy Kelm. The cast includes one young adult/adult actor and two adult/senior actors playing multiple roles. Actors should have availability to perform during daytime hours.
Audition Details Auditions will be held at the Dryden Theatre at Central Lakes College in Brainerd, MN on Wednesday, August 21, and Thursday, August 22, starting at 6:00 PM. Registration is available in advance at www.clcperformingarts.com, but walk-ins are welcome. Auditionees will read scenes from the scripts.
For more information, visit the CLC Performing Arts Center website or email clcperformingarts@clcmn.edu. All are encouraged to audition, regardless of experience level!
About the CLC Performing Arts Center: The CLC Performing Arts Center is an arts affiliate of Central Lakes College with a mission to create an environment where local performing artists can develop their craft; to share with our community diverse, high-quality arts programming; and to grow a community of practitioners and lovers of the performing arts.
