West Plains, MO. – As the year progresses, Christmas draws nearer, and West Plains is already preparing for the season. Auditions for several Christmas plays are starting soon, including well-known productions such as The Nutcracker, A Christmas Carol, and It’s A Wonderful Life.
It’s A Wonderful Life will be hosted and produced by The Avenue Theatre. Auditions for this play are scheduled for October 6th, 7th, and 8th. Everyone is welcome to audition. To sign up, click here. Auditions will take place at The Avenue Theatre, located at 307 Washington Avenue, West Plains, MO. It’s A Wonderful Life is a timeless story of hope and joy. The play follows George Bailey, who is overwhelmed by his problems to the point of considering ending his life. The story flashes back through George’s life as his guardian angel shows him what his town would have been like had he never performed the good deeds that shaped his community.
A Christmas Carol will be hosted by West Plains Playhouse and performed at Dev’s Piano Bar Lounge in The Grand Ballroom. Auditions are scheduled for October 19th at 6 PM and October 20th at 7 PM. To reserve an audition slot, click here. This audition is open to everyone aged 13 and older. Only one audition is required, and the cast list will be posted on October 23rd on the West Plains Playhouse Facebook page. Rehearsals will begin at 7 PM, with an arrival time of 6:55 PM. Performances are scheduled for 7 PM (evening) and 3 PM (matinee), with call times of 6 PM and 2 PM, respectively. The play tells the classic story of a man visited by the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in an effort to change his cold, miserly heart.
The Grand Ballroom Rehearsal Schedule:
- October 28th and 29th
- November 1st, 4th, 5th, 7th, 11th, 12th, 14th, 18th, 19th, and 21st
The Grand Ballroom Tech Week Rehearsal Schedule:
- December 2nd, 3rd, and 5th
The Grand Ballroom Performance Schedule:
- December 1st, 6th at 7 PM, 7th at 7 PM, 8th at 3 PM, 14th at 7 PM, 15th at 3 PM, and 16th at 7 PM
The Nutcracker will be hosted by the Impact Dance Complex. Auditions are scheduled for September 21st from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. This classic ballet will be performed on the Civic Center Stage on November 23rd and 24th. If you wish to audition, please call 417-280-6992. Information about fees and audition requirements is also available by calling this number.
