Ark of Safety Audition Packet

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AUNT RACHEL MCTAVISHsomeone willing to bridge the gap betweenthe Baptists and the MethodistsSARAH CUTSHAWJohns mother who loves her son unconditionallyDILSIE TOLLETTa pretty teenager who caught between her familyand the man she loves


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MALE CHARACTERS:CLYDE TOLLETTthe leader of the group, a young mountain boy whonarrates the play with innocence, purity, compassion and sympathy(must be comfortable singing *; guitar playing is a plus)PREACHER GALLAHERa Baptist preacher with a dynamic voice (must

be an good mover)UNCLE SYCAMOREa respected elder of the community who protectshis friends and neighbors (must be comfortable singing *)REVEREND SHELTONa Methodist preacher with a dynamic voice(must be an excellent mover)HUSE MCKINNEYa dedicated MethodistCHEROKEE INDIANa commercialized image of an Indian ChiefTOM TOLLETTa young man with the capacity for great love and greathateJOHN CUTSHAWan aggressive and violent young manZEB TOLLETTa young man who is dedicated to his family

CORT TOLLETTa young man who is dedicated to his familySHERIFF MUMPOWERthe symbol of law and order in the communityMARTIN CUTSHAWJohns volatile brotherJUDGE CAGLEa symbol of the law in a land ruled by vengeanceADAM MUMPOWERa handsome young preacher who believes he canchange the worldBOYa kid who needs to learn how to behave in churchRUFUS LITTLEJOHNa mill worker (must be comfortable singing *)JONAS HARONa mill worker (must be comfortable singing *)BUB BECKLEYa mountain lad and messenger (must be comfortablesinging *)

ELKANAH BECKLEYthe miller owner (must be comfortable singing *)BARRY CUTSHAWJohns gentle brother

TOWNSPEOPLE, TOURISTS, ETC.an ensemble which will beprominently featured

FEATURED DANCERSa featured dance ensemble will blend countrydancing with modern movement

MUSICIANSInstrumentalists, including but not limited to fiddle, banjo,guitar, bass harmonica, will accompany the music and action of theplay. Musicians must be comfortable improvising and contributingcreatively to the production. (Musicians may also portray thecharacters described above.)

* Please note that this is not a musical and actors cast in roles thatsing should not sound trained. If you considered yourself a non-singer,you are encouragedto audition for these roles!


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Email Mrs. Buckley ([email protected]) with anyquestions about characters or the audition process.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Feel free to audition with or without an accent. (We will work with thedialect in rehearsal!)

MENS MONOLOGUES

CLYDE: Howdy, everybody. I guess some of you are wonderin what

this here is all bout. Well, if youll just bear with me for a bit, Ill try toexplain. What were doin is showin you the part of the country thatwe know bestlike it is now and like t used to be. Now I know a lot offolks think the Smoky Mountains is one place where changes comeslowly and where people still live as they did a hundred years or soago. But as anyone whos ever lived here will bear me out, that justaint the truth. I aint a-sayin things is better than they was or worsethan they was, but they sure is different, and that is a fact. Now mostof you know how things is like today, so there aint much point in mydwellin too much on that. What I aim to do tonight is remember withyou how things used to be.

PREACHER GALLAHER: There aint no question about it. There aint noroom fer no argument. Its all writ down in the Book fer anybody toread. Jehovah made it clear as the mountain streams that run downthese there hills. If you study the Word, there can be but oneconclusion. I aint sayin one word agin the Methodists personally.They is fine people, they is sincere and they is well meanin. But theyare followin after the teachings of a Godless, unbeievin man namedWesley. They is two things that God Amighty never made and neverintended to be: One is a mule and the other is a Methodist.

TOM: It burns me plumb up the way John Cutshaw and his ma cutacross the lower end of our pasture a-getting to church. Im tellin youright now what I aim to do the next time them Cutshaws trespass onour land. Im goin to drag that aggrivatin John Cutshaw out of ourchurch right by his heels and then and thar Im gonna stone him goodor string him up on a limb, one. That should put a stop to itmaybe.

ADAM: Dear Lord, at a time like this how can I know wich way to turn,what path I should take? No ones been able to say for sure whichshould rulethe heart or the head. My head tells me I should listen tomy pa, that I shouldnt ought to be a-meddlin in folks private affairs.But how can I serve you if I dont try to put a stop to all this hatinbetween two families in my flock? My heart tells me I must doeverything I can to bring the Cutshaws and the Tolletts together in loveand fergiveness. Im askin fer Your help, Lord, but I cant seem tohear You. My head whispers, Listen to yer Pa. But I feel my heartsuddenly stop. Tell me year answer, Lord. I beg you. Which shouldrulemy head or my heart?


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WOMENS MONOLOGUES

SUE ANN: (by the grave) Oh, Tom. I dont want to go on Tom, canyou hear me? If the Lord would only see fit to turn you lose fromHeaven long enough to let you come back and sit by my bed(holdingher rounding belly)just long enough to see me through, Tom. I dont

recon as how I can make it alone, Tom. Oh, God, Tom, I need youIneed my husband!

PENNYLOPE: No, Mag, we didnt let her die. We been a-workin and asettin over her fer three day now. Thar warnt no us to a hung on SueAnn. I knew it all along. She warnt happy no more, honey. She wasjest a shell awalkin around. She warnt a-livin. She was dead, honeydead in her heart.MRS. CUTSHAW: (Pointing her finger at closed door) He lays inyounder room, Mrs. Tolletta dyin. They sent him home to die.Reckon everybody knows that. (Beat.) Tell him you fergive him.

(Speaking softly to John) John John. Do you hear me son?... MizTolletts come to see youto fergive you, son, so that you can be inpeace agin. (She looks anxiously to MAG for reassurance.) Hes a dying, Miz Tollett. My boy is dyin.

MAG: Hit shore plain that preacher is a workin on you, child. Ever sistyou been a-seein him, youve quit goin to yore pappys grave. Iremember last year how you used to go out to the plot and set wildflowers near the tomb, and how you used to keep the fence neat anstraight. You dont do them things no more. It makes me feel bad feryore pappy. You jes plumb fergittin him. (Calling after Dilsie who hasrun off) An how come you stopped talkin again them murderinCutshaws?

MUSICIANS

Please be prepared to play Rock of Ages. Tabs for harmonica andguitar and sheet music are below for your reference. (Please speak toMr. Goldberg if you would like to be the band leader.)

HARMONICA


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GUITAR


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SHEET MUSIC


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FEATURED DANCERS

Please attend the movement audition on Friday, September 9th at5:00pm. (Please speak to Ms. Sporn if you are interested in a role thatfeatures movement or a featured dance role. In addition, please noteif you would like to be a dance captain.)


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with excessive lateness and/or absenteeism may be recast or asked toleave the production.

Students must have scripts and pencils at all rehearsals. Footwear andmakeup will be provided by the students. In addition, costume piecesand properties may be supplied by students.

Parents/guardians must arrange prompt transportation to and fromrehearsals and performances. There will be a parent meeting onThursday, September 29th at 7:00pm in the Little Theater to discussopportunities for parental involvement inArk of Safety.

For Parents/Guardians

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Ark of SafetyTentative Rehearsal Dates & Media Release

Review the schedule below with your parents. Please cross out anydates/times when you cannot attend rehearsals. This information willbe used to create the rehearsal schedule. A rehearsal calendar will be

posted on the Little Theater Players website.

SEPTEMBER

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday

Friday Saturday

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yFriday Saturday

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NOVEMBER

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday

Friday Saturday

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