AUDITIONS
Bellevue Little Theatre does not discriminate against any person regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnicity.
Auditions are open to all.
Auditions are open to all.
It's A Wonderful Life
(new stage play adaptation)
(new stage play adaptation)
Auditions will be at Bellevue Little Theatre
203 W Mission Ave, Bellevue, NE 68005
September 15- 7:00 PM
September 18- 7:00 PM
Production runs December 6-22, 2024; Fridays-Sundays
Rehearsals will begin Late September/October
Director: D Laureen Pickle
Production is in need of of child and adult actors of any gender or ethnicity. BIPOC are especially encouraged to audition. Please be prepared to read from the script.
About the Play:
It’s A Wonderful Life is an adaptation of Frank Capra’s masterpiece film. This is the saga of George Bailey, the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure have been squashed by family obligations and civic duty, and whose guardian angel has to descend on Christmas Eve to save him from despair, and to remind him – by showing him what the world would have been like had he never been born – that he has had, after all, a wonderful life.
203 W Mission Ave, Bellevue, NE 68005
September 15- 7:00 PM
September 18- 7:00 PM
Production runs December 6-22, 2024; Fridays-Sundays
Rehearsals will begin Late September/October
Director: D Laureen Pickle
Production is in need of of child and adult actors of any gender or ethnicity. BIPOC are especially encouraged to audition. Please be prepared to read from the script.
About the Play:
It’s A Wonderful Life is an adaptation of Frank Capra’s masterpiece film. This is the saga of George Bailey, the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure have been squashed by family obligations and civic duty, and whose guardian angel has to descend on Christmas Eve to save him from despair, and to remind him – by showing him what the world would have been like had he never been born – that he has had, after all, a wonderful life.
Please see the audition sides for "It's a Wonderful Life".
-Anyone auditioning for any female role other than Violet or Mary, please look at Side # 7 Tilly/George.
-Anyone auditioning for any male role other than George or Potter, please look at Side #1 Clarence/Joseph/Franklin
-All children auditioning please look at Side #2 Young George/Violet/Mary
-Anyone auditioning for any female role other than Violet or Mary, please look at Side # 7 Tilly/George.
-Anyone auditioning for any male role other than George or Potter, please look at Side #1 Clarence/Joseph/Franklin
-All children auditioning please look at Side #2 Young George/Violet/Mary
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Character Descriptions:
-Adult George – Young man, late 20’s to mid 30’s – strong acting, some singing
-Clarence – Male, late 40’s and up – a gentle soul, strong acting, light comedy
-Dr. Campbell/Reineman/Toll keeper – Male, late 30’s and up, multiple roles
-Gower/Principal/Martini – Male, 40’s and up, multiple roles
-Young George/Pete – Boy (or Girl playing a boy), 7-12
-Adult Violet -- Young woman, late 20’s to mid 30’s – strong acting, comedy, several songs
-Adult Mary – Young woman, late 20’s to mid 30’s – strong acting, some singing
-Uncle Billy – Older man, late 40’s and up – strong comic acting, possibly some singing
-Cousin Tilly/Annie/Maria – Older woman, 50’s and up – versatile acting, some singing
-Joseph/Mr. Bailey/Cop – Older man, 50’s and up
-Mother/Cousin Eustace – Older woman, 50’s and up
--Multiple ensemble parts for all ages. Ensemble will play multiple parts in many scenes, and may sing in 1-2 numbers. Children will also have opportunities for singing.
-Adult George – Young man, late 20’s to mid 30’s – strong acting, some singing
-Clarence – Male, late 40’s and up – a gentle soul, strong acting, light comedy
-Dr. Campbell/Reineman/Toll keeper – Male, late 30’s and up, multiple roles
-Gower/Principal/Martini – Male, 40’s and up, multiple roles
-Young George/Pete – Boy (or Girl playing a boy), 7-12
-Adult Violet -- Young woman, late 20’s to mid 30’s – strong acting, comedy, several songs
-Adult Mary – Young woman, late 20’s to mid 30’s – strong acting, some singing
-Uncle Billy – Older man, late 40’s and up – strong comic acting, possibly some singing
-Cousin Tilly/Annie/Maria – Older woman, 50’s and up – versatile acting, some singing
-Joseph/Mr. Bailey/Cop – Older man, 50’s and up
-Mother/Cousin Eustace – Older woman, 50’s and up
--Multiple ensemble parts for all ages. Ensemble will play multiple parts in many scenes, and may sing in 1-2 numbers. Children will also have opportunities for singing.
If you would like to be notified via email of auditions please complete the form below.
Auditions Policy
The Bellevue Little Theatre, an all volunteer organization, maintains an "equal opportunity" policy for volunteer recruitment of both board and production positions. Auditions are open to the general public, with the same "equal opportunity" policy. Bellevue Little Theatre does not discriminate against any person regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. Actors of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to audition! All roles are open for audition except an occasional role is precast and is so noted in the audition notice.
We are always in search of talent of all ages, mostly adult. Our children shows require many child actors, as do some of the other shows, as listed in the audition notices. Audition notices will be placed on this page as they are announced. Also look for them in your newspaper and listen for public service announcements on radio and television. Specific questions can be addressed by calling us at 402-291-1554 or complete the form above.
The Bellevue Little Theatre, an all volunteer organization, maintains an "equal opportunity" policy for volunteer recruitment of both board and production positions. Auditions are open to the general public, with the same "equal opportunity" policy. Bellevue Little Theatre does not discriminate against any person regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. Actors of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to audition! All roles are open for audition except an occasional role is precast and is so noted in the audition notice.
We are always in search of talent of all ages, mostly adult. Our children shows require many child actors, as do some of the other shows, as listed in the audition notices. Audition notices will be placed on this page as they are announced. Also look for them in your newspaper and listen for public service announcements on radio and television. Specific questions can be addressed by calling us at 402-291-1554 or complete the form above.