Benton Royal Players' productions and auditions

Upcoming Productions

Royal Players will present The Fantasticks on April 26-29 and May 3-6 at the Royal Theatre in Downtown Benton with Frank O. Butler directing, assisted by Lisa Goodrich. Jo Murry is music director. Luisa will be played by Angela Morgan, and Matt is Michael Bartholmey. Their “dads” are Paul Johnston and Harold Dean. Other cast: David Weatherly, Randall Earnest, Mason Newberry, Anthony McBride. The Fantasticks is the world’s longest-running musical with music by Harvey Schmidt and lyrics by Tom Jones. Tickets are $12 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students. Tickets may be purchased at www.theroyalplayers.com or at the door.

Auditions

Royal Players will hold auditions for Nobody’s Business, an original musical play focusing on a series of love stories told in the context of economic upheaval during the Delta Sharecropper Strikes of 1935-36. Music reflects the musical influences that ultimately resulted in rock and roll and modern country.  Auditions will be at 7 p.m. on April 29 and 30 at St. Mathews Episcopal Church on Alcoa Road in Benton.  Those auditioning will sing a song they have prepared (accompanist will be provided) and read from the script. Rehearsals begin first week of June. Performances: August 16-19, 23-26. For more information, contact Sam Taggart, director, at 501-773-7830 or sam@weallhearvoices.com.

Royal Players will hold auditions for Singin’ in the Rain on May 14 and 15 at the Royal Theatre in Benton.  Rehearsals start May 21. Play opens July 12. Those auditioning should have a song prepared. Bring tap shoes if you can dance.  Two male leads and one female lead must tap dance.  Director Bob May adds that there are two boys, 8-10 years old, who play Cosmo and Don as children and they must tap dance. Young girls or teen boys could be considered for those roles.  And teens can play young adults in the ensemble.  For more information, go to www.theroyalplayers.com or call 501-315-5483.