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Amelia Community Theatre encourages anyone who is interested to audition and is always eager to welcome new faces and fresh talent to its stage. Except as specifically required by the author or appropriate for certain roles, Amelia Community Theatre has a non-discrimination casting policy, open to members of all races, sexes, creeds, orientations, and abilities. We encourage members of diverse backgrounds and abilities to audition for our productions.
AUDITIONS at 209 Cedar St
September 14 at 6:30PM
September 16 at 6:30PM
Set on Devil’s Island in 1910, this poignant story follows three convicts who become involved with a family running a store at their prison colony and help them navigate business and romantic difficulties during the Christmas season. The convicts emerge as unlikely “angels,” using their compassion and unconventional skills to protect and support the family through moments of danger, uncertainty and redemption.
CHARACTERS:
Joseph: Angel. Male 40’s-60’s: Leader of the 3 convicts. Pragmatic, resourceful, mediator. A swindler with moral courage! Has many talents: loves retail, cooking and genuine connections with people.
Jules: Angel. Male 30’s-50’s: A convict. Thoughtful, educated and reflective. He blends comedy with drama. Sweet and nostalgic.
Alfred: Angel. Male 20’s-40’s: A convict. Play-boy like. He is passionate and very calculating. A “gentleman-like” lady’s man and loves pets.
Felix Ducotel: Male 40’s-60’s: Husband of Emilie, father of Marie Louis: Loving, hardworking and aloof. He runs the town’s general store, but not very efficiently.
Emilie Ducotel: Female 40’s-50’s: Wife of Felix, mother of Marie Louis: Caring, supportive and strong. She is practical and has a firm moral anchor.
Marie Louis Ducotel: Female 20’s-30’s: The daughter of Felix and Emilie: Emotional, sensitive and naive. Extremely love-struck!
Henri Trochard: Male 50’s-60’s: General store owner and cousin of Felix: Selfish, greedy and morally corrupt. He is a French colonist with an “Ebenezer Scrooge” persona.
Paul Cassagon: Male 20’s-30’s: A nephew of Henri’s: Wealthy, entitled and Marie’s love interest.
Madame Parole: Female 50’s-60’s: Frequent general store customer. Scatterbrained, forgetful and chaotic. And manipulative with how she pays her bills.
John Smith: Male 20’s-30’s: A French Lieutenant. Handsome and refined. Charming and put together.