1969-Dec-31 - Auditions for 'Esther'

REDLANDS - Open auditions for LifeHouse Theater's "Esther!," written by LifeHouse founder Wayne Scott, will be Thursday, March 18.

Auditions are 6 to 9 p.m. at LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands.

Auditions will be held on a first-come, first-served basis. All are welcome and roles are open for men and women. Men are especially encouraged to audition.

Those auditioning should be at least 10 years of age and bring a theatrical r sum and a recent photo to leave with the audition panel. Those without a photo may have a picture taken at the auditions for a $2 fee.

Auditioners should also bring their own sheet music in the preferred key, and be prepared to sing a selection of about 16 measures. A pianist will be provided but will not transpose any sheet music.

Auditions with CDs will not be accepted. Those without sheet music will be asked to sing "Happy Birthday" with piano accompaniment.

"Esther!" opens Saturday, May 29, at 7:30 p.m. and will continue on weekends through June 27. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2:15 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2:15 p.m. Sundays. There is one Thursday evening performance, at 7:30 on June 24.

In "Esthter!," based on the biblical book of Esther, Haman schemes to outwit King Xerxes for control of the Persian Empire. With the help of her wise cousin Mordecai, Esther thwarts Haman's plot through her faith.

LifeHouse Theater is a service organization devoted to serving the Inland Empire through the performing arts. For more information, call (909) 335-3037 or visit w.

Roles available

Storyteller, the narrator (age 18 or older)

Mordecai, wise cousin and guardian of Esther (40 )

Esther, a young woman of strength and virtue (18 to 25)

Xerxes, bumbling King of Persia (35 )

Haman, evil, self-absorbed and greedy schemer (25 to 35)

Young Esther, Esther as a child (10 to 12)

Teresh, evil guard plotting to kill the king (18 to 40)

Vashti, queen of Persia (35 )

Zeresh, wife of Haman (18 to 35)

Crier

Vashti's Attendant

Jet Set (four men and four women)

Pageant Women (one to eight)

Teresh's Guards (two)

Tango Men (four)

Haman's Henchmen (eight to 12)

Various Persians

Various Hebrews