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Audition Notice
Father of the Bride

Ankeny Community Theatre will hold auditions for Father of the Bride, written by Caroline Francke, on Sunday, February 12 and Monday, February 13 at 7:00 at the theater. The show opens April 13 and runs through the next two weekends ending on April 29.

Cast requirements for the show are: five women (ages 18 - 60), seven men (ages 18 - 60) and two teen boys (ages 15 - 20). There are also some nonspeaking roles for anyone over 18. For further information, please email bride@ankenycommunitytheatre.com or call the theater at 964-5007 and leave a message. Father of the Bride will be directed by Lynn Arterburn.

Anyone who has ever had a daughter get married can definitely relate to Father of the Bride. It is the hilarious tale of how Mr. Banks' life is turned upside down after his daughter announces her engagement. All the happy couple wants is a small wedding but trouble begins as the guest list grows out of control. Chaos abounds as caterers, florists, furniture movers and dressmakers take over the household.

Cast for Father of the Bride

Mr. Banks (age 40 - 60) - Kay's father
Mrs. Banks (age 40 - 60) - Kay's mother
Kay Banks (age 18 - 30) - bride
Ben Banks (age 18 - 30) - Kay's brother
Tommy Banks (age 15 - 25) - Kay’s brother
Buckley Dunstan (age 20 - 30) - Kay's fiancée
*Buzz Taylor (age 15 - 25) - Tommy's friend
Peggy Swift (age 18 - 30) - Ben's girlfriend
Delilah (age 30+) - housekeeper
Miss Bellamy (age 30+) - Mr. Bank's secretary
Mr. Massoula (age 30+) - wedding planner
Joe (age 25+) – Massoula's assistant
*Mrs. Pulitski (age 30 - 50) – dressmaker (doesn't need to know how to sew)
*Red (age 20+) - furniture mover
*Pete (age 20+) - furniture mover
Tim's man (age 20+) - florist's assistant

*Some of the smaller parts may be combined, depending on the number of people auditioning.

There are some nonspeaking parts for people preparing for the reception at the end of the play (ages 18+).

Cast List
Sing On!

Front: Greg Myers, Michael Porche, Matt Tuttle, Troy DeStigter, Steve Hickle
Back: Susan Casber, Carrie New, Kaylene Ruby, Phoebe Smith, Karen Burkett-Pederson, Debi Garner

Polly Benish	Karen Burkett-Pederson
Jerome (Jerry) Dunbar	Steve Hickle
Henry Benish	Troy DeStigter
Aggie Manville	Kaylene Ruby
Louise Peary	Susan Casber
Saul Watson	Michael Porche
Marla "Smitty" Smith	Carrie New
Phyllis Montague	Debi Garner
Monte Montague	Matt Tuttle
Bill Carewe	Greg Myers
Violet Carewe	Phoebe Smith

Director	Barb Wagner
Assistant Director/Producer	Doug Moon

Sing On! is a comedy ABOUT a musical. It is the sequel to Play On! that ACT presented this past July/August.

2011 - 2012 Season

Dead Giveaway by Pat Cook
Murder Mystery
September 30 - October 16
Director: Harold Mosier

A Nice Family Gathering by Phil Olson
Comedy
December 2 - 18
Directors: Becky Plager & Monte Engh

Sing On! by Rick Abbot
Comedy
February 3 - 19
Auditions: December 4 & 5 at 7 PM
Director: Barb Wagner

Father of the Bride by Caroline Francke
Comedy
April 13 - 29
Auditions: February 12 & 13 at 7 PM
Director: Lynn Arterburn

The Baseball Show by Cynthia Mercati
Children's Show/Family
June 8 - 24
Auditions: April 22 & 23 at 7 PM
Director: Mike Porche

It Runs in the Family by Ray Cooney
Comedy
August 10 - 26
Auditions: June 10 & 12 at 7 PM
Director: Jo Reid

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