Miracle Theatre is holding auditions during the first half of December in Prince George for boys aged 11 to 15 for their upcoming On Golden Pond play.
Two young actors will be cast as 13 year old Billy, and Director Ted Price hopes to get some people registering for auditions this week.
“If we get phone calls right through these coming days and into the weekend that would work out really nicely to time it out.”
Price said that this is an excellent opportunity for kids to experience something new.
“You know, each kid is different, but I’ve got to say that over the years I’ve found that the kids find this a really rewarding experience.”
He added that not only does this teach them a bit about responsibility, but also gives them a great experience working with professional actors.
“And so it’s really a kind of learning experience, really kind of wonderful adventure for the kids. It can really help them too with their self confidence, and just a sort of maturing experience, because there is a kind of responsibility and expectation.”
The show is fully cast, except for one of the adult roles, and Billy is double cast to make sure the strain isn’t too hard on parents.
“They’re not there for all the rehearsals and when they are there they tend to be there an hour or two so that it’s nice kind of bite sized portions for the kids.”
Price added that they can be split up so that they aren’t there for every single performance as well.
“If a kid really wants to do this and they get the opportunity, I’ve never come across a youngster who’s regretted it, or ever wanted to, halfway through, say oh, well I don’t want to do this anymore. It’s actually always the opposite.”
The play is slated to run from February 16th to March 13th, and anyone wanting to register their kids, or who wants more information, can contact Miracle Theatre’s Producer, Anne Laughlin, at 250-563-6937.
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