YES, VIRGINIA, THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS
Radio Drama by Andrew J. Fenady
Directed by Gail Hutchison
Auditions: October 11 at 6 p.m.
Dare Arts
300 Queen Elizabeth Avenue in Manteo
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Performances: December 7, 12, 13 & 14 at 7:30 p.m.
December 8 & 15 at 2:00 p.m.
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Performances at Dare Arts
300 Queen Elizabeth Avenue
Manteo
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Individual show tickets go on sale November 16
A young girl writes a letter to the editor of the New York Sun. "Dear Editor, I am eight years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says if you see it in the Sun, it's so. Please tell me the truth. Is there a Santa Claus?" Ed Mitchell, the editor, assigns Frank Church—a reporter on the verge of self destruction—the task of answering Virginia's question. Church's quest and reply have become one of the world's most quoted and beloved editorials.
AUDITION INFORMATION:
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Auditions will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. October 11 upstairs at the Dare Arts Building in Manteo.
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be on stage? Nervous about memorizing lines? Well, this is your play! A script will be in hand for the performances.
We are looking for a variety of ages and a variety of acting abilities,from novice to pro. No accents required.
Come to the audition ready to read off the script. If you'd like to become familiar with the show before you arrive, you may purchase a script here.
If being off stage is more your speed, we're in need of 2 people to create sounds for our 'radio show'. Please join us as well.
We look forward to seeing you!
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CHARACTERS:
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Chief: The editor of the New York Sun, a rather grandfatherly figure. Also the Narrator, Mitchell
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Papa O'Hanlon: A man in his mid-30s, amiable head of the family
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Mrs Evie O'Hanlon: A woman in her mid-30s, loving and understanding
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Virginia O'Hanlon: An 8 year old girl on a quest
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Sean O'Hanlon: Brother of Virginia, can be 7 to 10 years old
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Frank Church: A crusading columnist in his 40ies
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Mrs Marbury: Frank's secretary, the backbone of the office
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Julie: Young girl, something of a brat
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Mrs Madison: Julie's mother, friendly and in her 30ies
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Maria: A great young friend of Virginia's
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Otho: Bartender/Chambers/Officer Flynn
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Cornelius Barrington, George: Newspapermen
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Teddy: Copyboy
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Andrea Borland: Only Female Reporter
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Mrs Goldstein: Affable next door neighbor of the O'Hanlons
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Others will be cast to play police officers, other residents