RAAC Holiday Show

RAAC Community Theatre at 310 Gay Street in Washington will hold auditions for its holiday show Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24 and 25, 2 to 4 p.m. both days.

This year the theatre is presenting The Talented Clementine, a fully staged musical that Kid Pan Alley director Paul Reisler adapted from Sara Pennypacker’s award-winning children’s book. Patty Hardee will direct the show, with help from Reisler and other talented community artists and volunteers.

The musical has several roles for adults, but most parts are for kids. “We invite anyone who is interested to audition,” says Hardee, who is also the theatre’s Artistic Director. “And don’t worry if you don’t sing or dance; we’ll help you.” In fact, it’s a RAAC Theatre tradition that all who audition for the holiday show get a role.

“We also invite kids and adults to help with other parts of the production,” Hardee says. “There is so much more that goes into theatre than what is on stage, such as lighting, sound, props, set painting, make-up and a myriad of other activities.”

Auditions will be readings from the script. Rehearsals begin in early September on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Not everyone will have to be at every rehearsal. Final performances are Dec. 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15. And the cast will participate in the Christmas in Little Washington parade on Dec. 9.

Questions or more information: pahardee@gmail.com or 540-6752506.