RAAC auditions

Calling all thespians! The RAAC Community Theatre will hold auditions on January 5 and 6 for not one but two plays to be produced in the spring. The first, “Harvey,” directed by Patty Hardee, will be performed March 29 and 30 and April 5 and 6.

The hilarious and beloved comedy “Harvey” debuted on Broadway in 1944. It is a story about a happy-go-lucky fellow (Elwood Dowd) and his imaginary friend Harvey — a six-foot, three-and-one-halfinch tall pooka resembling a rabbit. There are five major and one minor male roles; three major and two minor female roles.

The second play, “The Devil and Daniel Webster,” is to be directed by Peter Hornbostel and performed in mid-May. Based on a short story by Stephen Vincent Bené,"The Devil and Daniel Webster" is a Faustian tale about a New Hampshire farmer who sells his soul to the devil and is defended by Daniel Webster, a fictional version of the famous statesman, lawyer and orator. There are 12 speaking roles in this short play, as well as townspeople. Hornbostel plans to perform the play outside and include willing audience members to be townspeople.

Auditions will be readings from both scripts. Actors may audition for one or both plays. Rehearsals for “Harvey” will begin soon after auditions.

RAAC Community Theatre auditions will be from 1 to 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 5 and 6, at 310 Gay St in Washington. For more information contact Patty Hardee at pahardee@gmail. com or phone 540-675-2506.