WCCT starts the new year with a Readers Theatre and Auditions
The first Readers Theatre of 2021 will be held Sunday, January 9 at 3:00 pm at the Webster City Community Theatre, 1001 Willson Avenue. Wil Grove will lead the reading of “The Sound of Music.” This will give those in attendance an opportunity to read the script and review the music of this family favorite musical before auditions on March 20 and 21.
Bring a snack to share and your own beverage. Out of concern for the health of all attending, please wear your face mask.
Performance dates are July 8-10 & 13-17. “The Sound of Music” is under the direction of Wil Groves, with Dane Barner as music director, Lindsay Henderson as choreographer and assistance from Angela Rottering.
Director Sally Evans announces auditions for WCCT’s winter production of “Murder at Dry West Fork Gulch” on Sunday, January 16, at 2 pm and Monday, January 17, at 7 pm. Please wear your face mask.
According to playwright and director Evans, “The play is a murder mystery set in the Wild West and everyone in town is a suspect. Come join the fun and match wits with Sheriff Will Burp and Deputy Dan as they try to weed out the culprit. Could it be the new school marm, Miss Priss? How about Ben or Jerry, owners of the Livery Stable? Or there’s the new widow in town, Mrs. Holiday. And what about other townspeople who may have pasts they haven’t shared? So many suspects. So many laughs, not to mention a little music thrown in for good measure.
There are roles for 7 males and 5 females.
Cassie Needlemeyer: Owner of General Store; well liked, level-headed, has a past plus some new secrets
Mrs. Holiday: New to town; just bought local hotel; has a past; snooty, uppity, rich
Jerry Morris: Co-owner of livery; big, lovable galoot
Ben Morris: Co-owner of livery; very protective of his little brother
Miss Priss: The new schoolmarm; friendly, young, curious
Sheriff Will Burp: White hat-wearing good guy; wholesome, dedicated.
Sal Uhn: Devoted wife of Ernie, saloon owner; gentle soul but has some grit
Ernie Uhn: Owner of saloon; easygoing, friendly, helpful; loves his wife
Deputy Dan: Content to be side-kick; conscientious about his job
Fred Stead: Undertaker, uncharacteristically happy for someone in his profession
Ma Gherkin: Owner of Ma’s, a crusty widow lady; clever and possibly clairvoyant
Old Jess, Prospector: Local prospector; has very little to say
Scripts will be available for 3-day check out at Kendall Young Library January 10-14. Performance dates are March 10-13.