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Now casting the opening show of The TADA Theatre 2025 Season. The musical comedy The Church Basement Ladies!

 

About The Show: This heartwarming and comedic musical takes place in a small Midwestern town and revolves around a delightful group of women who tirelessly work behind the scenes in the church basement, preparing food and organizing events for the congregation. From dishing out potlucks to tackling technological advancements and dealing with the occasional church gossip, the ladies bring a unique blend of humor, warmth, and relatability to their everyday experiences. With its catchy musical numbers, humorous anecdotes, and touching moments, this production captures the essence of community, the power of unity, and the importance of finding joy and purpose in everyday life.

 

To Audition: Casting actors who enjoy working towards the same goal of connecting our community with the positive power of theatre in a safe and creative environment. Please send a headshot, list of stage experience, a video of a song no longer than 2 minutes in length and the downloadable audition sheet at the bottom of this page by November 30th to casting@tadaproductions.info.

 

Rehearsals: Rehearsals will begin in January 2025. The TADA Theatre is flexible and can work around some conflicts.

 

Show Dates: February 13- March 2. Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 pm / Sunday at 2:00 pm

 

Character Descriptions

 

MRS SNUSTAD (VIVIAN) Actress who can play 60+. She is a widow and is the matriarch of the kitchen.

 

MRS ELROY ENGELSON (KARIN)  Actress who can play 35 to 45 years of age. She is second in line to take over the kitchen. Her cooking is fabulous.

 

MRS GILMER GILMERSON (MAVIS)  Actress who can play 35 to 45 years of age. She is a farmer’s wife and can fix anything mechanical.

 

SIGNE (Beverly) ENGELSON Actress who can play 18-20+ years of age. She is the daughter of Karin and has just started college at the University of Minnesota. She comes home to visit often and loves working with her mother in the kitchen.

 

PASTOR E. L. GUNDERSON Actor who can play 30-70 years of age. He is the head of the church and keeps tabs on the basement where he writes his sermons and sneaks some food from time to time.

The Historic Haymarket District 701 P Street Lincoln, NE. 68508  (402) 438-TADA (8232)

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