(December 10, 2024) — Oddfellows Playhouse Junior Repertory Company 2025 has announced that auditions for “Coraline,” adapted from the novella by Neil Gaiman and directed by Dan Schmidt, will be held on December 16, 2024 and December 19, 2024 for actors and movers ages 12 to 14 looking for an exciting and dynamic performance experience this winter.
Based on Neil Gaiman’s 2002 dark fantasy, “Coraline” follows the titular character as she and her parents move into a new home, surrounded by eccentric new neighbors and a nameless black cat. Exploring the house, Coraline discovers a strange door that leads to an enticing (yet sinister) parallel world controlled by the Beldam (a button-eyed version of her own mother.) Coraline must navigate this “Other World” and save herself, her parents, and the souls of other children trapped there before her “Other Mother” sews buttons into her eyes, too! “Coraline” is a coming-of-age story that examines bravery, the drawbacks of always getting what you want, and the importance of found family.
Auditions on both days will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington Street, Middletown. Anyone wishing to audition should be aware of the following:
*Open to anyone ages 12 – 14
*Register for one of the two evenings at www.oddfellows.org
*Arrive on time and be prepared to stay the entire 90 minutes.
*Dress to move and be prepared for some light singing.
*Everyone who auditions and commits to the rehearsal and production schedule will be cast!
*There is no cost to audition
Rehearsals begin January 6, 2025 and will be held on Mondays and Thursdays, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 pm. Performance dates are March 13, 2025 through March 15, 2025.
Email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143 for more information.
