Drama - non musical. Based on the book by Lois Lowry. Adapted by Dr. Douglas W. Larche, with educational and editorial assistance from Susan Elliott Larche.
Directed by Samantha Hammel.
AUDITIONS: Wednesday, December 15 at 7:00 PM & Thursday, December 16 at 7:45 PM by appointment. Please prepare a one to two minute dramatic monologue from a play. Cold readings will also be done. Call backs, if necessary, will be held December 20 at 7:45pm. To make your appointment, please email FOBma@aol.com with your requested date, your name, phone number, email address, and roles you'd like to be considered for. Auditions will be held at The Performing Arts Connection.
SYNOPSIS: During the German occupation of Denmark in World War II, the Nazis closed down Jewish-owned businesses and began to round up the Jews for relocation to concentration camps for the final solution. Danish freedom fighters of all ages risked everything in daring, hurried attempts to rescue the entire Jewish population. In this stirring new play, young Annemarie and Kirsti Johansen face soldiers, interrogations, fierce dogs, personal danger, the loss of loved ones and their own fears as they try to help their friend Ellen Rosen escape across the ocean to Sweden and safely. Courage, faith, ingenuity and even their fledgling acting skills eventually win the day. All the drama, pathos, adventure, terror and humor that have made Number the Stars a national best seller (and winner of the Newberry Award and the American Library Association Book of the Year Award) come to life in this powerful adaptation.
REHEARSALS: Sundays from 12-3pm January 16-February 27. No rehearsal February 20. Wednesdays, February 2, 9, and 16 from 6:45-8:45pm.
PERFORMANCES: Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5 at 7:00 PM. Sunday matinee at 2pm March 6. Possible added show Saturday, March 5 at 2:00 PM.
CAST BREAKDOWN:
Annemarie - a young girl (9-12 years)
Ellen - her friend (9-12 years)
Kirsti - Annemarie's little sister (6-8 years)
Two German Soldiers
Mama - Annemarie's mother
Mrs. Rosen - Ellen's mother
Papa - Annemarie's father
Peter - a young friend of Annemarie's parents who is secretly working for the Resistance
Uncle Henrik - Annemarie's uncle, a fisherman
Man - a young man
Woman - the man's wife, with a baby
Mr. Rosen - Ellen's father
PRODUCTION FEES:
All cast members pay a production fee of $40 (adults 18 and older) and $150 (children). All production fees help with, but do not fully cover, the costs of costumes, royalties, scenery, props, etc.
