AACT Jr. performers Present
Winnie-The-Pooh
By A.A. Milne
Adapted for the stage by Kathryn Schultz Miller
ArtReach Children’s Theatre Plays
AACT Jr. Young Performers cast of 33 will be presenting a play featuring a few of Pooh Bear’s many adventures. Led by Melanie Brown as Artistic Director, each vignette will be directed by one of our carefully selected Youth Directors. Pooh may be a bear of “Very Little Brain,” but this production with Pooh Bear and friends will have a lot of heart!
Because of time and space limitations this year, we will prepare and present our play in a slightly different way.
Please note these important facts:
*We will tell 6 different stories from the original book – sorry no Tigger as he was not in the first book.
*There are only 33 roles.
*There is no ensemble for this show.
*Everyone will have lines.
*There are 10 narrators. They remain on stage the entire play not only telling the story, but helping to create each scene with props and their bodies.
*Some actors will only be in one story, and some in more. The play was designed by Kathryn Schultz Miller to offer a fairly even distribution of lines.
*Because of the way this play is formatted and cast, we will be able to spend time in rehearsals developing character, character voices, movement and teamwork. We look forward to being able to practice the craft of theater in depth.
Rehearsals are required for performers, and conflicts must be reported. Please go to the “Rehearsals” tab to access more information and our Rehearsal Attendance Policy now, and to submit the Conflict Form if you already know of one.
Director: Melanie Brown (334) 332-6834
Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) Jr. Young Performers Announce Open Auditions for their Fall Show – “Winne-The-Pooh” by A.A. Milne, adapted for the stage by Kathryn Schultz Miller. Make sure to register below!
Please review our Responsibilities and Obligations.
Ages: 5 – 12 (AACT Age Policy)
Dates: August 14th & 15th from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
August 16th 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Callbacks by invitation only)
Location: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
1047 S. College Street, Auburn, AL
We realize that some Performers might be interested in how many lines the characters have – click here to find out!
Please be prepared to present some lines/”sides” for one of the characters. There will also be a dance/movement portion of the audition. Check out our tips and the “sides” for the audition below.
Click the links below to access the Character Sides.
* Sides – Pooh Bear
* Sides – Christopher Robin
* Sides – Rabbit
* Sides – Owl / Piglet / Kanga / Roo / Eeyore
* Sides – Mr. Milne and Narrators
Individuals wanting to audition must register prior to taking the stage.
Please go ahead and fill out the Audition Information and Conflict forms now.
Check the “Rehearsals” tab for more information, including our attendance policy.
“Callbacks” is a theater term, meaning, we want to take a second look to determine who is best for each role.
Please check this list carefully to to see if and when your child is scheduled to be at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Wednesday, August 16 between 4:30 PM -7:30 PM.
GROUP ONE: 4:30 pm – 5:20 pm
Amelia Cosgrove
Ava Chang
Blake Alexander
Cooper Laney
Enoch Creel
Lily Jackson
Lyla Fain
Norah Cook
Owen Black
Rebecca Urness
Suzy (Gracyn) Tompkins
Zion Creel
Dexter Conway
GROUP TWO 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Allison Lyda
Abby Hudson
Annie Mason
Sam Mason
Adalyn Inger
Anne-Elese Loden
Chloe Cox
Miles Stewart
Evelyn Miller
Hailey Tran
John Davis DeBlanc
Kai Johnson
Levi Johnson
Ruby Andrzejewski
Sarah Johnson
Sylvie Faulkner
Lyla Fain
GROUP THREE 6:40 pm – 7:30 pm
James Keel
Parker McClellan
Wesleigh McClellan
Owen Wells
Brenna Merrill
Isabel Holland
Josiah Mason
Lily Keel
Maia Laurencio
Nolan Hayes
Sylvia Merrill
Eden Chung
Mr. Milne: Sam Edwards
Mr. Shepherd: Silas Creel
Christopher Robins
Christopher Robin 1: John Davis DeBlanc
Christopher Robin 2: Anne Elese Loden
Christopher Robin 3: Miles Stewart
Christopher Robin 4: Chloe Cox
Pooh Bears
Pooh Bear 1: Sam Mason
Pooh Bear 2: Sylvie Faulkner
Pooh Bear 3: Annie Mason
Pooh Bear 4: Gracyn Tompkins
Pooh Bear 5: Evelyn Miller
Pooh Bear 6: Allison Lyda
Piglets
Piglet 1: Norah Cook
Piglet 2: Abby Hudson
Owls
Owl 1: Owen Wells
Owl 2: Levi Johnson
Rabbits
Rabbit 1: Hailey Tran
Rabbit 2: Kai Johnson
Eeyores
Eeyore 1: Cooper Mcinnis
Eeyore 2: Cooper Laney
Kanga: Lyla Fain
Roo: Rebecca Urness
Narrators
Ferret: Ruby Andrzejewski
Tiny Mouse: Sylvia Merrill
Cousin Mouse: Nolan Hayes
Hedgehog: Wesleigh McClellan
Alexander Beetle: Isabel Holland
Dragonfly: Adalyn Inger
Butterfly: Eden Chung
Cuckoo-Bird: Josiah Mason
Wood Pigeon: Maia Laurencio
Frog: James Keel
Please review our Rehearsal Attendance Policy.
Dates: August 21st – October 4th
Regular rehearsals will be Mondays & Wednesdays from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM -12:00 PM.
Rehearsal conflicts must be reported in advance. Fill out the form below if you will not be able to attend a rehearsal.
There will be no rehearsal on Saturday, September 2nd or Monday, September 4th for Labor Day Weekend.
October 7th is set build day. Rehearsal will run later that day – time still to be determined.
October 9th & 10th Tech and Dress Rehearsal – 4:00 PM -7:00 PM.
Locations
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1047 S. College Street, Auburn, AL
Grace United Methodist Church 915 E. Glenn Ave, Auburn, AL
Performance Dates:
October 11, 12, 13, and 14 at 6:30 PM.
October 14 at 4:00 PM.
$10/Adults, $8/Children, Students, and Seniors.
Ticket information line: (334) 246-1084
**SOLD OUT – ALL PERFORMANCES**
Waiting List Procedure:
– An In-Person only Waiting List will being 60 minutes prior to each performance time.
– If you have purchased tickets and are not longer able to use them, we cannot refund the purchase, but would appreciate knowing how many possible open seats will be available. Please email our Ticketing Coordinator, Julie, and let her know your seats will be open: jwells@auburnact.org.
– Open seats will be filled according to the order of the Waiting List.
Show Location: Grace United Methodist Church
915 E. Glenn Ave, Auburn, AL