‘I believe in Christmas’

August 21, 2013 · 0 Comments

Santa Claus is coming to The Georgian Theatre in Barrie.

Auditions for this year’s only Christmas Musical to be staged at the Georgian Theatre in Barrie, are being held on

Saturday September 7th and Sunday September 8th between 2 – 4 p.m. and Tuesday September 10th from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Grace United Church at 350 Grove Street East. No reserved times. Auditions will be held on a first come basis. Up to 50 elves are needed ages 5 to teen, all singing roles. Be sure to bring a friend to share the experience. There is also a need for more than a dozen principle and supporting character roles, including 2 principle boys ages 8 to 14. For a list of all the character roles offered visit www.ibelieveinchristmas.ca and click on the auditions page. All Chorus Elves will be asked to sing a nursery rhyme or pop song. If auditioning for a Principle or Supporting role, please prepare a song that shows your vocal range. Please bring your sheet music. A keyboard accompanist will be at the auditions.

“I Believe In Christmas” is a heartwarming story of an adolescent boy who has lost his belief in both Santa Claus and Christmas. With lots of music, mishaps, toyshop explosions, and a fight to the finish, this delightful Children’s Christmas Musical is a perfect opportunity for not only first timers but experienced performers and actors as well.

“I Believe In Christmas” is the creation of local Bradford actor, writer, director and producer Alan Blenkinsopp who works in TV, film and theatre. The show was first performed at The Stephen Leacock Theatre in Keswick, in 1997 and has taken on an identity of its own since then, delighting sell out audiences of all ages throughout Ontario every year since then. The show has been seen by more than 20,000 people so far and will be performed at the Georgian Theatre from November 27th through to November 30th.

For information on rehearsal dates and times visit www.ibelieveinchristmas.ca or email alanb@ibelieveinchristmas.ca