Auditions for the Next Big Production Taking Place

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