🎭 AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT 🎭
The Gift of the Magi
A Christmas Play by Chad Hembree
Based on O. Henry’s 1905 Classic Tale of Giving and Sacrifice
Presented by The Bluegrass Players
🗓️ AUDITION DATE:
Saturday, October 18th at 4:40 pm
📍 Location: The Spotlight Playhouse – 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY
🎬 Director: Chad Hembree
👥 Open to: Ages 11 and up
✨ PERFORMANCE DATES ✨
- November 21st & 22nd
- November 29th & 30th
🎪 About the Show: In turn-of-the-century New York City, young newlyweds Jim and Della Young face their first Christmas together with almost no money. In their desire to give each other worthy gifts, each makes a profound sacrifice – Della sells her beautiful long hair to buy Jim a chain for his treasured pocket watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy Della the combs she’s always admired.
This touching adaptation of O. Henry’s timeless tale reminds us that true love and sacrifice are the greatest gifts of all. A heartwarming story perfect for the Christmas season that celebrates the spirit of the Magi – the wise men who brought gifts to the Christ Child.
🎭 ROLES AVAILABLE:
- DELLA YOUNG – A young wife, warm, impulsive, deeply devoted to Jim
- JIM YOUNG – Della’s husband, earnest, hardworking, loves Della more than anything
- MADAME SOFRONIE – Pale, imposing, practical businesswoman who buys and sells hair
- THE JEWELER – Kindly, thoughtful, with a touch of wisdom about love and giving
- NARRATOR – Appears in the postlude to reflect on the meaning of the story
📋 Audition Details:
- Cold readings from the script
- Come prepared to show emotional depth and sincerity
Community Theater – No cost to participate!
This touching Christmas drama will be performed alongside “Black and Blue Friday” (a Christian comedy) – offering audiences both laughter and heartfelt emotion in one special evening celebrating the true meaning of Christmas.
📧 For more details, contact Mr. Chad at chad@spotlightactingschool.com or call 859-661-0600.