Open auditions for LifeHouse Theater’s original musical, “Pilgrim’s Progress,” directed by award-winning talent Jennifer M. DeWitt, will be Thursday, January17, 2019 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 and those auditioning must be at least 10 years of age. Roles are open for men and women. Men are especially encouraged to audition. Those auditioning should 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.
“Pilgrim’s Progress” opens Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 7:30 PM and will continue on weekends through April 28, 2019. Performances are Fridays at 7:00 PM, Saturdays at 2:00 PM (except Opening Night) and 7:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM. In addition to the weekend performances, there will be a special weekday performance at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 25, 2019.
LifeHouse Theater’s award-winning, critically acclaimed adaptation of the classic John Bunyan novel returns by popular demand. Written by LifeHouse veteran Ken Wright with LifeHouse founder and president Wayne R. Scott, this family musical brings to life the struggles and triumphs of the pilgrim Christian as he journeys from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. The allegorical tale is regarded as one of the most significant works of English literature, has been translated into more than 200 languages, and has never been out of print.
LIST OF ROLES AVAILABLE:
Constable - Seeks to stop Bunyan’s troupe of storytellers
John Bunyan - Author / Narrator
Christian - Pilgrim on a journey seeking truth
Christiana - Christian’s wife
Elizabeth - Christian’s daughter
Margaret - Christian’s daughter
Mary - Christian’s daughter
Johnny - Christian’s son
Evangelist - Teacher of the good news
Obstinate - Christian’s stubborn neighbor from the City of Destruction
Pliable - Christian’s indecisive neighbor from the City of Destruction
God’s Help - Helper sent by God
Worldly Wiseman - Citizen of Morality, full of his own knowledge
Legality - Citizen of Morality
Civility - Citizen of Morality
Good Will - Keeper of the gate to the narrow path
Servant - Helper at the gate to the narrow path
Interpreter - Helper at the gate to the narrow path
Caged Man - A prisoner at the gate
Angels (#1, #2, #3)
Formalist - A wayward traveler on the path
Hypocrisy - A wayward traveler on the path
Proverb - A helper to Christian with advice
Timorous - A fearful pilgrim
Mistrust - A fearful pilgrim
Porter - Doorkeeper to the Palace Beautiful
Discretion - One of the sisters who keep Palace Beautiful
Charity - One of the sisters who keep Palace Beautiful
Piety - One of the sisters who keep Palace Beautiful
Prudence - One of the sisters who keep Palace Beautiful
Faithful - A steadfast pilgrim
Apollyon - A demon who threatens Christian
Talkative - A pilgrim who loves their own voice
Baker - Baker of Vanity Fair
Prostitute - One who has lost her way
Governor - In charge of Vanity Fair
Bailiff - member of the court of Vanity Fair
Hategood - Judge of Vanity Fair
Hopeful - A pilgrim who stopped in Vanity Fair
Envy - A denizen of Vanity Fair
Superstition - A denizen of Vanity Fair
Pickthank - A denizen of Vanity Fair
Implacable - Wife of Giant Despair
Giant Despair - The lord of Doubting Castle
Devils (Seven)
Shining A - Angel at the outskirts of Heaven
Shining B - Angel at the outskirts of Heaven