Dramatic Arts

The art of storytelling… that’s what theater truly is. When you can create believable characters, place them in new worlds and give them situations and circumstances that create conflict, resolution and develop relationships… you’re telling a good story. There’s so much about live theater that we, as the audience, can enjoy. The lights, the scenery, the costumes and props, and watching our friends and loved ones put themselves into a new scenario, and maybe stretch themselves beyond their normal boundaries, and do it with excellence, that’s when theater truly comes alive!

Jesus understood the art of storytelling. So often he chose to teach a life principle by using a “parable” also known as… a STORY. He could help people relate to characters and situations by teaching through this means, and thereby communicate on a deeper level. He was a great story teller!

Legacy Christian Academy (and formerly Xenia Christian) has a rich history of telling great stories, and doing it with excellence. We are pleased to be able to take young men and women and grow them in their talents and abilities (some of whom never knew such abilities even existed within themselves!). We love to provide our school community with the opportunity to experience life through someone else’s eyes. We love to tell a great story!

Auditions

Students in grades 9-12 are invited to audition for our fall play, Sherlock and the First Baker Street Irregular by Brian Geuhring.

On a dare from her fellow street urchins, 14-year-old Wiggins tries to pickpocket a strange old man. Not only is Wiggins unsuccessful, but the old man, who is actually Sherlock Holmes in disguise, manages to take the gold ring that was in Wiggins' pocket and leave behind a note directing her where to go to get it back. When Wiggins goes to 221B Baker Street to retrieve the ring, she is shocked to find out how much Holmes knows about her based on a quick observation. After Wiggins sees Holmes use the ring to solve a case, Wiggins proposes to work as his assistant. Intrigued by her potential, Holmes agrees to begin training Wiggins on a trial basis, so long as she helps Mrs. Hudson with chores. Wiggins and Holmes must learn to trust each other as Wiggins and her group of street urchins help him solve two dangerous mysteries: The Red Headed League and The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle.

When:

• Auditions - Monday, August 26th from 3:15–5:30pm
• Callbacks - Wednesday, August 28th from 3:15–5:30pm

Where:

• Auditorium

What to Prepare:

• Download the Audition Packet to read more about the play and see the potential characters
• Choose one of the short scenes from the packet to memorize for your audition. You may also be asked to read for other parts.

Performance Dates:

• November 8-9

Click here to download the full audition packet!