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“Inherit the Wind” Auditions

February 19, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

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Prairie Players Civic Theatre will hold auditions for Inherit The Wind on Monday, February 19, and Tuesday, February 20, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Prairie Players Civic Theatre, 160 South Seminary Street, Galesburg, Illinois.

Set in 1925 Tennessee, this gripping drama brings to life the story of the Scopes “Monkey” trial, where a high school teacher is tried for teaching evolution. Noted lawyer Henry Drummond and Populist and Evangelist Matthew Harrison Brady descend on a small southern town to argue the case of creationism versus evolution.

Religion, science, and politics—and the struggles that exist within and between them—is at the heart of Inherit The Wind, the story of a nation and its people as they struggle to come to grips with the forces of change.

There are seven lead parts in the production (six males, ages 25-70, and one female, age 25-35) as well as a wide variety of supporting roles for actors of middle school age and older to play townspeople and jurors.

“For anyone who has wanted to be in a production but has never been on stage, or for those who don’t want to commit to a large role, there are many opportunities to be involved in Inherit the Wind,” said Director John Siebken. “No previous acting experience is required.”

For auditions, actors will be asked to do readings of various scenes from the script in various combinations of characters.

Performances of Inherit the Wind will be at Prairie Players Civic Theatre April 6-8 and 13-15.

If you are unable to make the scheduled auditions on February 19 and 20, call Prairie Players Civic Theatre at 309-343-7720 or email info@prairieplayers.com prior to February 16 to make other arrangements.

Details

Date:
February 19, 2018
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Venue

Prairie Players Civic Theatre
160 South Seminary Street
Galesburg, IL 61401 United States
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