Coming in March 2025
Save the Date:
March 24 – 29, 2025
A fresh look at an age-old favorite comes to Amherst Community Theater from March 24-29, 2025 when the Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 50 local students present HERCULES. This musical adaptation of HERCULES is part of the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s unique international touring project and is presented locally by Amherst Community Theater.
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AUDITIONS:
Open large group audition… no signup or prior registration is necessary… just come and be ready to begin at 4:15pm sharp on Monday March 24th at Amherst Middle School (ARMS) cafeteria. Those auditioning should arrive at 4:00pm and plan to stay the full two hours.
Parents do not need to stay, but should return by 5:30pm. These are fun and non-threatening auditions where everyone auditions together. No preparation is needed—but a smile always helps!
Registration fee of $75/$40 siblings for students cast (waivers granted upon request)
Address: Amherst Regional Middle School, 170 Chestnut St, Amherst, MA 01002 (Link to Google Map)
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REHEARSALS:
The first rehearsal (older students only) begins approximately 30 minutes after the audition. Older students should bring a bag supper to eat between the audition and rehearsal in the event that they are cast.
Rehearsals will run from 4:00pm – 6:00pm and 6:30pm – 8:30pm Monday – Friday @ ARMS, unless otherwise noted.
Although not all cast members will be needed at every session, those auditioning must have a clear schedule for the entire week and if selected, be able to attend all rehearsals required for their role. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be distributed at the conclusion of the audition.
Older cast members with major roles are usually scheduled for all sessions and should bring a bag dinner each day. Children in grades K-1 rehearse Wednesday through Friday afternoons.
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PERFORMANCES:
Saturday, March 29th: Amherst Regional Middle School
Cast will be called at 12:00 noon to prepare for 1:30 show
Afternoon: TWO Performances at 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm
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Among the roles to be cast are the mighty Hercules, the philosophers Androcles, Socrates, Aristotle, Zeus, Hera, and Helen of Troy, the announcers Homer and Archimedes, Pegasus, Lion, the hilarious cyclops, the savvy Influencers, the competitive Olympians, and the mighty Titans. All students, ages kindergarten through 12th grade, are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Assistant Directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week and to take on essential backstage responsibilities.
The Missoula Children’s Theatre touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, and props.
Auditions are very entertaining and non-threatening. In general, there are spaces available for 60 cast members. In some years, everyone who auditions is cast, but when a very large number of children come to auditions, there is not always room in the cast for everyone. Please be aware that participating in auditions does not guarantee that your child will be cast. If your child is cast, you can expect a full and very fun week, capped off with two performances in the ARMS Auditorium on Saturday.
Important Documents:
Registration Form – please print and fill out before the auditions on March 24th.
Missoula/Hercules Flyers – to print and hand out to anyone who might be interested:
– 1 large – 8.5 x 11″ Auditions Flyer
– 4-up – 4 Auditions flyers on 8.5 x 11″ page
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