Theatre Tuscaloosa to Hold Inherit the Wind and Father of the Bride Auditions December 16 & 17

November 26, 2019 – Theatre Tuscaloosa will hold auditions for Inherit the Wind and Father of the Bride, Monday, December 16 at 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, December 17 at 6:00 p.m. in the in the Wilson Carr Rehearsal Hall on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College (9500 Old Greensboro Rd).

Creation or evolution? Faith or science? These are the issues on trial in one of the greatest dramas of the 20th Century. Based on the events of the famous Scopes Monkey Trials, Inherit the Wind pits two hot-shot lawyers against one another as the state prosecutes a teacher for discussing the theory of evolution in the classroom.

In Father of the Bride, Mr. Banks runs a tight household until his daughter Kay surprises everyone with the announcement that she is engaged. The couple doesn’t want a “big” wedding—just a simple affair with a few friends. Before long, though, Mr. Banks’ life becomes a sprawling circus of caterers, florists, and furniture movers, in this comedy that inspired both the 1950 Spencer Tracy movie and the 1991 Steve Martin reboot.

Inherit the Wind and Father of the Bride have numerous male and female roles available. Those who audition should be prepared to participate in cold readings from the script. All who audition must bring their calendars and list all conflicts regarding the rehearsal schedule on their audition sheets.

Scripts of Inherit the Wind and Father of the Bride are available to read in the Theatre Tuscaloosa Ticket Office in advance (recommended); however, scripts may not leave the premises. The Ticket Office is open Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. – noon.

Rehearsals for Inherit the Wind are currently scheduled to begin January 6, 2020. Rehearsals for Father of the Bride are currently scheduled to begin March 30, 2020. Rehearsals are generally held Monday through Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons. The final rehearsal schedules will be published after casting.

Inherit the Wind will be presented February 14-23, 2020, in the Bean-Brown Theatre on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College. Performance dates and times are as follows: Friday & Saturday, Feb. 14 & 15, at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday and Wednesday, Feb. 16 & 19 at 2:00 p.m.; February 19 at 9:00 a.m. (school matinee); Thursday and Friday, Feb. 20 & 21 at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 22 & 23 at 2:00 p.m. A pay-what-you-can final dress rehearsal will be presented on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m., proceeds of which will benefit the Charlie Dennis Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Father of the Bride will be presented May 15-24, 2020, in the Bean-Brown Theatre on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College. Performance dates and times are as follows: Friday & Saturday, May 15 & 16, at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday and Wednesday, May 17 & 20 at 2:00 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, May 21 & 22 at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, May 23 & 24 at 2:00 p.m. A pay-what-you-can final dress rehearsal will be presented on Thursday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m., proceeds of which will benefit the Charlie Dennis Memorial Scholarship Fund.

More details are available at www.theatretusc.com or at 205.391.2277.

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Theatre Tuscaloosa is a 501c3 not-for-profit community theatre located on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College. Theatre Tuscaloosa has been enriching the greater Tuscaloosa community since 1971 through quality theatrical productions and educational outreach.