The following press release was just…well, released by Rantoul Theatre Group. If anyone is looking for a community theatre experience to attend or participate in, or for a pretty gentle introduction to stage performing for their youngsters, this might be of interest. (MG)
“BREAKING NEWS”
RTG Board Votes in Musical Play: “Babes in Toyland” for December, 2014.
In association with Pioneer Drama Service, the Rantoul Theatre Group has selected Mr. Garth Gersten to direct the musical play: “Babes in Toyland” for the December 2014 offering.
This play will be the last opportunity this year for youthful performers to appear in a large scale musical play.
Rehearsals are scheduled to being in October, 2014 with auditions held prior. Consult: www.rtgonline.org and FACEBOOK: Rantoul Theater Group for updated information.
Available character roles will be:
Widow Piper who supports 14 children
Mistress Mary who is her quite contrary daughter
Alan in love with Mistress Mary
Barnaby the wicked uncle of Alan who is only interested in hard cold cash
Gonzorgo the sea-loving ruffian and Barnaby’s assistant
Roderigo the simple minded member of Gonzorgo’s group
Tom Tom the Piper’s Son
Little Bo Peep
Little Miss Muffet
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Little Boy Blue
Little Betty Blue
Jack Be Nimble
Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater
Little Jack Horner
Goldilocks
Jack
Jill
Little Red Riding-Hood
Master Toymaker
Grumio
Inspector Marmaduke
Gypsies
Four Spiders
Mother Spider
Dolls/Toy Soldiers
Elves