Open auditions for LifeHouse Theater’s Esther!, written by award-winning playwright and LifeHouse founder Wayne Scott, will be Thursday, March 18, 2010 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.

Esther! opens Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 7:30 PM and will continue on weekends through June 27, 2010.  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 a special weekday performance at 7:30 PM on Thursday, June 24, 2010.

The biblical book of Esther explodes with rollicking hilarity as the evil Haman schemes to outwit bumbling King Xerxes for control of the Persian Empire. With the help of her wise cousin Mordecai, Esther cleverly thwarts Haman’s plot through her inspiring faith and surprising true events.

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:

• Storyteller: The narrator of our tale (Age 18+)
• Mordecai: Wise cousin and guardian of Esther (Age 40+)
• Esther: A young woman of strength and virtue (Age 18-25)
• Xerxes: Bumbling King of Persia (Age 35+)
• Haman: Evil self-absorbed and greedy schemer  (Age 25-35)
• Young Esther: Esther as a child (Age 10-12)
• Teresh: Evil guard plotting to kill the king (Age 18-40)
• Vashti: Queen of Persia (Age 35+)
• Zeresh: Wife of Haman (Age 18-35)
• Crier
• Vashti’s Attendant                 
• Jet Set (4 men and 4 women)            
• Pageant Women (1-8)
• Teresh’s Guards (2)
• Tango Men (4)
• Haman’s Henchmen (8-12)
• Various Persians
• Various Hebrews