Open auditions for LifeHouse Theater’s Unto Us: The Nativity Story, directed by Jane Cason, will be Tuesday, September 15, 2009 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church Street, Redlands.

Auditions will be held on a first come-first served basis.  All are welcome and roles are open for men and women.  Men are especially encouraged to audition. Those auditioning should be at least ten years of age and bring a theatrical resume and a recent photo to leave with the audition panel.   Those without a photo may have a picture taken at the auditions for a $2 fee.

Auditioners should also bring their own sheet music in the preferred key, and be prepared to sing a short selection of about 16 measures.  A pianist will be provided but will not be able to transpose any sheet music.  Auditions with CDs will not be accepted.  Those without sheet music will be asked to sing “Happy Birthday” with the accompanist.
 
Unto Us: The Nativity Story opens Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 7:30 PM and will continue on weekends through December 30, 2009.  Performances are Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays at 2:15 PM (except Opening Night) and 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:15 PM.  In addition to the weekend performances, there will be special weekday performances at 7:30 PM on Monday, December 28; Tuesday, December 29 and Wednesday, December 30. 

This inspiring new musical follows Mary and Joseph on their journey of faith as they experience the wondrous events leading to Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem, celebrating the Christ of Christmas and the true meaning of His birth.

LifeHouse Theater is a service organization devoted to serving the Inland Empire through the performing arts.  For more information, call (909) 335-3037 or visit our website at www.lifehousetheater.com.

List of Roles Available:
Mary – the mother of Jesus
Joseph – the step father of Jesus
Simeon – an old priest waiting for the promised Messiah
Samuel – a young lad who works about the temple
Mother – Mary’s mother
Heli – Mary’s father
Young Mary
Young Joseph
Traveler – a man from the Holy City
Zachariah – a righteous old priest
Elizabeth – the wife of Zachariah and cousin of Mary
Gabriel – the angel (voice only)
Jacob – Joseph’s father
Children – siblings of Joseph or Mary
Sarai – Mary’s sister
Eliud – a relative of Joseph
John – a shepherd
Pilate – the governor
Old Mary
Additional Speaking Parts
Zadok – relative of Joseph
Azor  – relative of Joseph
Rhema – relative of Joseph
Naomi – relative of Joseph
Roman Soldier
Young Levite
Men of Nazareth
Gossips
Temple Crier
Temple Superintendent
Temple Assistant
Moshe – caravan leader
Thomas – a shepherd
Pilate’s wife
Also: Town Folk, Priests, Levites, Shepherds, and Relatives