INA, Ill.– Actors are called to come to life on the Rend Lake College stage this fall alongside a beloved Christmas toy for the Rend Lake College 2018 Fall Play “The Nutcracker.” Auditions for the show will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4 in the RLC Theater. The play will hit the stage this fall Nov. 8-11.
Actors and community members age 16 and older are invited to audition. Each individual will be asked to cold read from the script, which will be provided during auditions, and perform some dance steps, though Director Tracey Webb said the show is not a ballet. Actors should dress professionally and bring appropriate footwear.
After the cast announcement, rehearsals will be held from 6-9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays in the RLC Theater, with some exceptions. For more information about auditions, contact Webb at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1295 or webbt@rlc.edu.
“The Nutcracker” is a family-friendly play based on a story written in 1816 by German author E.T.A. Hoffmann, during which a young girl’s holiday gift, a wooden nutcracker, comes to life and battles the evil Mouse King to win back his rightful crown. The story has been adapted countless times into films, television shows, and the popular ballet by the same name.
“The Nutcracker” will open at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, with additional show times at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9 and Saturday, Nov. 10. A 2 o’clock matinee will be held Sunday, Nov. 11. Tickets cost $12 and will be available for purchase on Oct. 22. Contact the Box Office for additional information at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1467.
RLC students in the fall play will register for the tuition-free Practicum in Theatre (THEA 1102) class to participate. Students will earn three credit hours at the end of the semester. There is a technology fee associated with the class of $60.
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