Auditions

Of Mice and Men auditions

Auditions for Tupelo Community Theatre’s production of John Steinbeck’s classic Of Mice and Men are scheduled for Sunday, October 13^th at 2 p.m. and Monday, October 14 at 7 p.m. at TCT’s Off Broadway facility at 213 East Franklin Street. The cast requires one woman, age 20 – 35. and nine men of varying ages. One of the male characters should be an older African American. The play contains profane and racist language to accurately portray the gritty lives of its characters. Susan and Otis Tims will direct.

The play, first produced in 1937, looks at loss and longing among migrant workers scratching out a living in Depression-era California. It is considered one of the principal works of its Nobel Prize-winning author. The show will be presented January 23 – 25, 2020 in the Lyric Theater in downtown Tupelo as part of TCT’s 50th Anniversary season. For more information contact the directors at susanstims@gmail.com or call the TCT office at 844-1935.

South Pacific Auditions

Tupelo Community Theatre, in partnership with the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, will present a concert version of South Pacific in celebration of the 50th anniversaries of TCT and NMSO on March 21, 2020 at the Lyric Theatre. Auditions will be Sunday, October 20th at 1:30 p.m. and Monday, October 21st at 6:30 p.m. at TCT Off Broadway, 213 East Franklin Street. This diverse cast includes men and women ages 16 and older. Those auditioning for a principal or supporting role will be asked to sing a 60 second portion of a song from the show. Music will be provided for the those auditioning for the chorus. Two children’s roles will be cast in January. Beverly McAlilly and Sonja Jenkins will serve as the musical director and stage director, respectively. For more information you may contact the TCT office at 1tct@bellsouth.net or call 662-844-1935.

Cast List for ‘night, Mother

Thelma Cates-Jennifer Cummings

Jessie Cates-Haley Agnew Johnston

A Christmas Story Cast List

RALPH(as an adult) JONATHAN MARTIN

RALPHIE THOMAS ROPER

MOTHER ROSEMARY DILLIARD

THE OLD MAN PHILL MILNER

RANDY(the little brother) GEORGE MARTIN

MISS SHIELDS(Ralphie’s teacher) MADDIE LUDT

FLICK(Ralphie’s friend) CARTER SMITH

SCHWARTZRalphie’s friend) EMMANUEL ADAMS

SCUT FARKAS(the bully) ETHAN NAVARRO

Esther alberry(a girl in the class) Mary Chapel Whitehead

HELEN WEATHERS(a girl in the class) DARBY GENTRY

SANTA CLAUS/RADIO ANNOUNCER JULIAN CARROLL

TOWNSPEOPLE

Gabrielle Adams

Morgan Bailey

Leah Collins

Kaylee Hietger

Caleigh Martin

Tanner Newman

Elves

Annaleise Carroll

Kelby Horne

Brice Stone

Lilly Watson

Students

Michaela Heitger

Dylan Johnson

Suzy Wit

TCT Calendar of Events

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13 Auditions for Of Mice and Men Auditions for Of Mice and Men Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: October 13, 2019 - 4:00 pm Location: TCT Off Broadway, 213 E. Franklin Street, Tupelo, MS Description: Auditions for Tupelo Community Theatre's production of JohnSteinbeck's classic Of Mice and Men are scheduled for Sunday, October 13that 2 p.m. and Monday, October 14 at 7 p.m. at TCT's Off Broadway facilityat 213 East Franklin Street. The cast requires one woman, age 20 - 35.and nine men of varying ages. One of the male characters should be anolder African American. The play contains profane and racist language toaccurately portray the gritty lives of its characters. Susan and OtisTims will direct. The play, first produced in 1937, looks at loss andlonging among migrant workers scratching out a living in Depression-eraCalifornia. It is considered one of the principal works of its NobelPrize-winning author. The show will be presented January 23 - 25, 2020 at the Lyric Theater in downtown Tupelo as part ofTCT's 50th Anniversary season. For more information contact the directorsat susanstims@gmail.comor call the TCT office at 844-1935. More details... •	14 Auditions for Of Mice and Men Auditions for Of Mice and Men Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: October 14, 2019 - 9:00 pm Location: TCT Off Broadway, 213 E. Franklin Street, Tupelo, MS Description: Auditions for Tupelo Community Theatre's production of JohnSteinbeck's classic Of Mice and Men are scheduled for Sunday, October 13that 2 p.m. and Monday, October 14 at 7 p.m. at TCT's Off Broadway facilityat 213 East Franklin Street. The cast requires one woman, age 20 - 35.and nine men of varying ages. One of the male characters should be anolder African American. The play contains profane and racist language toaccurately portray the gritty lives of its characters. Susan and OtisTims will direct. The play, first produced in 1937, looks at loss andlonging among migrant workers scratching out a living in Depression-eraCalifornia. It is considered one of the principal works of its NobelPrize-winning author. The show will be presented January 23 - 25, 2020 at the Lyric Theater in downtown Tupelo as part ofTCT's 50th Anniversary season. For more information contact the directorsat susanstims@gmail.comor call the TCT office at 844-1935. More details... •	15 Auditions for The Rocky Horror Picture Show Auditions for The Rocky Horror Picture Show Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: October 15, 2019 - 7:30 pm Location: Lyric Theatre lobby, 201 N. Broadway, Tupelo, MS Description: The Rocky Horror Picture Show Auditions for actor/participants for the event will be Tuesday, October 15th at 6 p.m. in the Lyric Theatre lobby. No experience necessary but those cast will be asked to dress as the characters from the movie. Tupelo Community Theatre will present an interactive, audienceparticipation showing of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show onOctober 31st at 8 p.m. at TCT Off Broadway at 213 East Franklin Street. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 1975 British-Americanmusical screwball comedy horror film which is based on the 1973 musical stageproduction of the same title. The production is a parody tribute to the sciencefiction and horror B movies of the 1930s through to the early 1970s. The filmstars Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Barry Bostwick. The story centers on ayoung engaged couple whose car breaks down in the rain near a castle where theyseek a telephone to call for help. The castle is occupied by strangers inelaborate costumes celebrating an annual convention. They discover the head ofthe house is Dr. Frank N Furter, an apparent mad scientist who actually is analien who creates a living man in his laboratory. Tickets for the October 31st event are on sale. Only 100will be sold, adults $20, students $10 . ID required and no one under the ageof 18. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. and a cash bar will be available. For more infoor to purchase tickets call 662-844-1935. More details... •	16	17	18 TCT Haunted Theatre TCT Haunted Theatre Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: October 18, 2019 - 11:00 pm Location: Lyric Theatre, 201 N. Broadway, Tupelo, MS More details... •	19 TCT Haunted Theatre TCT Haunted Theatre Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: October 19, 2019 - 11:00 pm Location: Lyric Theatre, 201 N. Broadway, Tupelo, MS More details... •
20 Auditions for South Pacific Auditions for South Pacific Starts: 1:30 pm Ends: October 20, 2019 - 4:00 pm Location: TCT Off Broadway, 213 E. Franklin Street, Tupelo, MS Description: TupeloCommunity Theatre, in partnership with the North Mississippi SymphonyOrchestra, will present a concert version of South Pacific in celebration ofthe 50th anniversaries of TCT and NMSO on March 21, 2020 at the LyricTheatre. Auditions will be Sunday, October 20th at 1:30 p.m. andMonday, October 21st at 6:30 p.m. at TCT Off Broadway, 213 East FranklinStreet. This diverse cast includes men and women ages 16 and older. Those auditioning for a principal or supporting role will be asked to sing a 60second portion of a song from the show. Music will be provided for thethose auditioning for the chorus. Two children’s roles will be cast inJanuary. Beverly McAlilly and Sonja Jenkins will serve as the musicaldirector and stage director, respectively. For more information you maycontact the TCT office at 1tct@bellsouth.netor call 662-844-1935. More details... •	21 Auditions for South Pacific Auditions for South Pacific Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: October 21, 2019 - 9:00 pm Location: TCT Off Broadway, 213 E. Franklin Street, Tupelo, MS Description: TupeloCommunity Theatre, in partnership with the North Mississippi SymphonyOrchestra, will present a concert version of South Pacific in celebration ofthe 50th anniversaries of TCT and NMSO on March 21, 2020 at the LyricTheatre. Auditions will be Sunday, October 20th at 1:30 p.m. andMonday, October 21st at 6:30 p.m. at TCT Off Broadway, 213 East FranklinStreet. This diverse cast includes men and women ages 16 and older. Those auditioning for a principal or supporting role will be asked to sing a 60second portion of a song from the show. Music will be provided for thethose auditioning for the chorus. Two children’s roles will be cast inJanuary. Beverly McAlilly and Sonja Jenkins will serve as the musicaldirector and stage director, respectively. For more information you maycontact the TCT office at 1tct@bellsouth.netor call 662-844-1935. More details... •	22	23	24	25 TCT Haunted Theatre TCT Haunted Theatre Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: October 25, 2019 - 11:00 pm Location: Lyric Theatre, 201 N. Broadway, Tupelo, MS More details... •	26 TCT Haunted Theatre TCT Haunted Theatre Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: October 26, 2019 - 11:00 pm Location: Lyric Theatre, 201 N. Broadway, Tupelo, MS More details... •
27	28	29	30	31 Rocky Horror Picture Show Rocky Horror Picture Show Starts: 12:00 am Ends: October 31, 2019 - 11:59 pm Location: Tupelo Off Broadway, 213 E. Franklin Street, Tupelo, MS More details... TCT Haunted Theatre TCT Haunted Theatre Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: October 31, 2019 - 11:00 pm Location: Lyric Theatre, 201 N. Broadway, Tupelo, MS More details... • •