Powerstories Casting for Annual Holiday Musical, Raising Twelve

Powerstories Theatre is casting for its special limited annual holiday engagement, the original musical written by Fran Powers, with music by Terez Hartman.

A seasonal tradition running December 1-18, 2022, Fran is seeking young people between the ages of six to early twenties. Auditions will be on September 17, from 11 am – 5 pm. Anyone interested should register online, and an appointment time will be scheduled. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin on October 20.

Raising Twelve on a Nickel and a Prayer is Fran’s true story, a musical spanning three Christmas seasons, beginning in 1950 and closing in 1966. It follows the love story, adventures, and trials and tribulations of Betty, who dreams of having 12 children, and Harold, her husband, a Navy sailor.

The story shows the struggles of living on a Navy paycheck, broken promises, a cross-country train adventure, and a bleak Christmas when Betty is raising children alone in a new city while Harold is at sea. Later, when their dream of having their twelfth child is about to be realized, they receive news that could forever change their lives.

The performance is especially poignant as the connection between the two leads, Betty and Harold, is authentic. Married couple Lisa and Omar Negron are cast to play Fran's parents in the play.

The family-friendly musical is a story of love and kindness even to mean-hearted people, of Betty believing when there is no reason she should. It's about keeping your chin up, even in potentially dangerous circumstances, and Christmas dinner being assembled from what's left in the fridge.

Above all, the story is about Betty's strength, determination, and the power of prayer. It's a feel-good message about believing in a dream despite naysayers. With all ingredients needed to become a seasonal classic: romance, family, drama, comedy, heart, and keeping faith despite impossible odds, Raising Twelve on a Nickel and a Prayer has become a beloved holiday tradition at Powerstories.

Sign up to audition at https://bit.ly/3cHWEkM.

Powerstories is proudly supported by the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners.