Nov 13 Thursday
"The Play that Goes Wrong" by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields directed by Ed Wagenseller runs November 13-16, and 20-23, 7:30pm Thursday through Saturday and 2:00pm Sunday!
Welcome to opening night of the Cornley Drama Society’s newest production—a 1920s murder mystery where everything that can go wrong, does. Mischievous mayhem and hilarious disasters abound in this award-winning farce, as actors miss cues, sets collapse, and nothing goes according to plan. The Play That Goes Wrong is a side-splitting celebration of theatrical catastrophe that will leave you laughing long after the curtain falls.
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Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the third youth show of the season, Little Women, Saturday November 22. Auditions will be held at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center at 120 S 2nd St Wilmington NC at 9 am. The musical, directed by Stacie Smith, will run at the Community Arts Center January 23 through February 1. If needed, callbacks will be that afternoon and will include reading and singing from the show.All roles are available. Youth performers of all races and ethnicities are welcome and encouraged to audition.Those new to the Thalian Association should bring an up-to-date picture with them.Audition sign up begins Oct. 6th. To sign up for an audition time, please call 910-251-1788.For auditions, performers should prepare 30 seconds of a song they feel confident singing.A typical rehearsal week would be Monday- Thursday, 5-7 pm and Saturdays 10-2 pm.Conflicts are allowed if given up front. Please arrive early enough to fill out both sides of the audition form.SynopsisProduced nationally and internationally, Little Women has been praised by critics for its ambition in adapting such a well-known story for the stage. This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love. The original production starred the unparalleled Sutton Foster, who received Tony, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk nominations for her performance.Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.Available Roles:Jo MarchOur story’s protagonist. Passionate, adventurous, and brave. She has the idea of writing Little Women and eventually becomes engaged to Professor Bhaer.Vocal range top: A5Vocal range bottom: E3Professor BhaerGerman Professor who exemplifies proper manners. He is a boarder in Mrs. Kirk’s boarding house and eventually falls in love with Jo.Vocal range top: F#4Vocal range bottom: G2Amy MarchThe youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her. She later marries Laurie.Vocal range top: Gb5Vocal range bottom: -1Meg MarchThe world-weary, yet hopeful, oldest sister who yearns for a great life. She marries John and has twins with him.Vocal range top: Gb5Vocal range bottom: A#3Beth MarchThe second youngest sister who tragically dies of Scarlet Fever. Peace-maker, lover, and an optimist who is always encouraging her sisters to dream.Vocal range top: G5Vocal range bottom: A3Marmee MarchThe girls’ mother. She is the strong backbone of the family, who is courageous in spite of the difficult odds she faces.Vocal range top: Eb5Vocal range bottom: Eb3Mr. LaurenceLaurie LaurenceThe bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm. He loves Jo but later falls in love with Amy.Vocal range top: Bb4Vocal range bottom: Bb2Aunt MarchA formidable, over-bearing matron and great-aunt to the March sisters. The wealthy socialite in town.Vocal range top: F5Vocal range bottom: E3Mr. John BrookeLaurie’s tutor and a rather stiff man; shows very little emotion. He later marries Meg and changes.Vocal range top: F#4Vocal range bottom: C#3