Smoke On The Mountain Cast List

On behalf of the artistic staff, I would like to thank all who auditioned for SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN. I am so sorry that we couldn't use all of you. It was difficult choosing between the very talented people for the few roles available. Know that we will add you to our audition list and that you will be notified of future auditions. I appreciate the time, energy & talent that each of you brought to your audition.

Revised

The Smoke on the Mountain Cast:
Mervin Oglethorpe - Travis Vernon
Burl Sanders – Ken Kennedy
Vera Sanders – Maggie Gallagher
Stanley Sanders – John Lowe
June Sanders - Stephanie Vernon
Denise Sanders - Jane Ashley Raborn
Dennis Sanders - Thomas Gooding
Sanders Cousins (Musicians) - Andy Hunt, Corey Johnson-Erday, Randy Johnson

If you were cast, please email jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org by Thursday, April 2nd at 10:00 pm, signifying that you have seen the cast list and are accepting your role.

The first rehearsal/company meeting will be held on Sunday, April 5th at 7:00 pm in the rehearsal hall where you auditioned.

SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN Auditions Sunday & Monday!

Auditions for SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN will be held this Sunday & Monday, Sunday, March 29th at 2:00 pm and Monday, March 30th at 7:00 pm at the HPCT rehearsal space at the Enterprise Center, 305 North Main Street, High Point. Park and enter from the rear parking lot off of English Street. The HPCT space is on the 3rd floor.

Join Pastor Oglethorpe of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, as he welcomes the singing Sanders family for a night of old-fashioned gospel music, inspiring (and hilarious) stories and heart-warming fellowship. Audience members are the congregation for the evening’s service of beloved songs such as “Amazing Grace” and “I’ll Fly Away,” as well as lesser known numbers, including “Christian Cowboy” and “I’ll Never Diet (I’ll Just Change My Address).” Bobby Bodford will direct this production with musical direction by Michael Dougherty. SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN will be performed May 14 – 17 at the High Point Theatre.

Cast (Ages listed below are the approximate ages for the characters)

Mervin Oglethorpe – The Young & Enthusiastic Pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, late 20s

The Sanders Family – A family of traveling gospel singers in their 1st night back on the Gospel Circuit in 5 years:

Burl Sanders – Father, late 40s
Vera Sanders – Mother, mid 40s
Stanley Sanders – Uncle – late 40s
June – Sister, 23
Denise Sanders
- twins, 17
Dennis Sanders

SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN uses 27 standard bluegrass /gospel songs. The actors who play the Sanders Family must be able to sing and play these songs – they are the only musicians in the production. Piano, guitar and string bass are used in most songs – banjo, fiddle, autoharp, ukulele and harmonica are instruments that can be added depending on the actors’ skills. The actress playing June plays hand-held percussion instruments.

All those auditioning will be taught the melody and/or harmony lines to a gospel song. No prepared audition piece is required. If you play any of the above instruments, please prepare a short selection in the bluegrass/gospel style for your audition. There will be no dance audition.

For further information, contact Jennifer Blevins at jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org or 336-882-2542.

Hope to see you there!

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A Very Cold Day for Halle Sinnott

On February 21st, HPCT family member Halle Sinnott participated in the Polar Plunge at Wet 'n Wild Emerald Point, a fundraiser for Special Olympics. Halle and members of her Interact Club braved the 38 degrees water to raise a group total of $2,600. Halle personally raised $322. Way to go Halle & Friends.

SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN Auditions

High Point Community Theatre announces auditions for the final production of its 2008-2009 Season SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN.

Auditions will be held on Sunday, March 29th at 2:00 pm and Monday, March 30th at 7:00 pm at the HPCT rehearsal space at the Enterprise Center, 305 North Main Street, High Point. Park and enter from the rear parking lot off of English Street. The HPCT space is on the 3rd floor.

Join Pastor Oglethorpe of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, as he welcomes the singing Sanders family for a night of old-fashioned gospel music, inspiring (and hilarious) stories and heart-warming fellowship. Audience members are the congregation for the evening’s service of beloved songs such as “Amazing Grace” and “I’ll Fly Away,” as well as lesser known numbers, including “Christian Cowboy” and “I’ll Never Diet (I’ll Just Change My Address).” Bobby Bodford will direct this production with musical direction by Michael Dougherty. SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN will be performed May 14 – 17 at the High Point Theatre.

Cast (Ages listed below are the approximate ages for the characters)

Mervin Oglethorpe – The Young & Enthusiastic Pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, late 20s

The Sanders Family – A family of traveling gospel singers in their 1st night back on the Gospel Circuit in 5 years:

Burl Sanders – Father, late 40s
Vera Sanders – Mother, mid 40s
Stanley Sanders – Uncle – late 40s
June – Sister, 23
Denise Sanders
- twins, 17
Dennis Sanders

SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN uses 27 standard bluegrass /gospel songs. The actors who play the Sanders Family must be able to sing and play these songs – they are the only musicians in the production. Piano, guitar and string bass are used in most songs – banjo, fiddle, autoharp, ukulele and harmonica are instruments that can be added depending on the actors’ skills. The actress playing June plays hand-held percussion instruments.

All those auditioning will be taught the melody and/or harmony lines to a gospel song. No prepared audition piece is required. If you play any of the above instruments, please prepare a short selection in the bluegrass/gospel style for your audition. There will be no dance audition.

For further information, contact Jennifer Blevins at jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org or 336-882-2542.

Before & After

Loved these two before & after pictures. Bobby Bodford now has the title of "pigeon coop designer" to add to his resume

The Producers - March 5 - 8

Mike Gilbert as Max with his Little Old Ladies

Dave Wils as Leo, Tim Brown as Franz and Max

Max, Leo and Jennifer Arnold as Ulla

Photos by Don Davis of The High Point Enterprise

In Case You Didn't Get The Email

We must do some rehearsal tonight to deal with costumes and set changes. But are also obviously concerned about your safety. So here’s the plan. The theatre will be open at 3:00. Please come as close to that as you can. We will finish up the set and then start the rehearsal as soon as possible. We WILL NOT BE IN COSTUME tonight except for those I need for the HP Enterprise picture. We will focus on scene changes and transitions – so be prepared for some scene skipping with the goal of getting out as quickly as possible before everything freezes over. Thank Goodness the show is in great shape. Please email and let me know what time you THINK you can be at the theatre as soon as you get this. And also understand, that while we really need everybody there tonight, it is ultimately your (or your parents) decision about how safe you feel being on the roads. If you don’t feel comfortable driving, let me know and I will try to arrange a ride. If your parents say no way are you leaving the house tonight, we must all respect that.

Monday's Schedule

Thanks for a good rehearsal today – we got a lot done and it will really put us ahead for tomorrow. A special thanks to those who stayed to help unload the truck and work on scenery.

Monday’s Schedule

3:00 pm – Scenery work – WE WILL NEED HELP! Come if you can!

6:30 pm – Actors Call + High Point Enterprise Photos for Max, Leo, Ulla, Franz & any available little old ladies – in costume and make-up for the ladies.

7:00 pm – Quick warm-up and company meeting

7:15 pm – 1st dress rehearsal

Remember to bring any costume pieces that you are supplying.