Preparations are already under way for our next production Nativity The Musical.
Mr Poppy and Mr Maddens Workshop 21st May at 2pm at Battle Memorial Hall – no preparation necessary but must like children!
Auditions will be announced in due course for the following roles:
Paul Maddens Male, playing age 25-45 Tenor, Teacher at St Bernadette’s school who is trying to produce a nativity play that will, once and for all, outdo Oakmoor’s school play. A nice guy who gets very stressed.
Gordon Shakespeare Male, playing age 25-45 Baritone, Teacher at Oakmoor Primary School (a prep school) and Paul’s rival. Ambitious and ruthless. Fancies himself as a serious theatre director.
Jennifer Lore Female, playing age 25-45 Mezzo with Belt and Classical Soprano, Paul’s ex-girlfriend who left him and moved to Hollywood. Ambitious and hard working.
Desmond Poppy Male, playing age 20-35 High Tenor, Paul’s new teaching assistant – childlike and enthusiastic. A ball of energy who is like one of the children himself. A natural comedian who is awesome with kids.
Mrs Patricia Bevan Female, playing age 50-65 Alto with some belt or some soprano, Head teacher at St Bernadette’s school. Kind, strict and trying to rescue a school in trouble.
Miss Rye Female, playing age 25-45 Alto with belt, Teacher at St Bernadette’s.
Burns Any, playing age 30-60 Baritone/Tenor, A critic. Very mean
Lord Mayor Male, playing age 35-60 Tenor, Throws a very fancy party and flirts with Mrs Bevan.
Parker Any, playing age 30-55 Non singing, A Hollywood film producer and studio boss.
Cracker the Dog Any, preferably a nice soprano, but could be a bass. Either a puppeteer or someone dressed as Cracker the Dog.