Newnan Theatre Company plans Auditions for The Crucible

This October, Newnan Theatre Company (NTC) will present "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller.

The play is set in one of the darkest periods of American history, the Salem witch trials. Based on the testimony of a few teenage girls, the cry of "Witchcraft" brought hundreds of people to court. Mass hysteria gripped the village with the end result of 25 people dead and dozens left homeless or imprisoned.

Auditions will be held in two sessions. On August 2, at 7 p.m., auditions are set for "The Girls", ages 10-20. Seven girls will be cast. On August 16 and 17, auditions will be held for the adult roles, 11 men aged 25-85 (mostly middle-age and older) and 5 women (middle-age and older). There is one role specifically set for an African-American female, aged 30-45.

The auditions will be held at NTC, 24 First Avenue in Newnan, in the Black Box theatre. According to the show’s director, Laurel Alford, auditions will consist of a cold-read of the script. Prepared audition pieces will be seen, but are not mandatory.

For more information, email the director Laurel Alford at turtlehouse1@yahoo.com. You can also call the theatre at 770-683-6282 or visit www.newnantheatre.com.

Keep watching for audition information about upcoming shows “Schoolhouse Rock LIVE” and “It’s A Wonderful Life” in the next few months.