If you are interested in what it takes to get a community theatre performance onstage, getting in on the beginning of the production is a highly enlightening experience.

Auditions for a production are held 3 to 4 months or more before performances are scheduled after the RRCT Board members have each read a script and determined that it is within our capability with regard to the age and gender of character roles, the limitations of stage space and set requirements, and the availability of theatre equipment and technicians.

By the time auditions are called, RRCT has obtained permission from the playwright company, paid the Royalties in advance (required) to present the play, and we have selected a Director.

Once the Director and actors decide on a rehearsal schedule, those of us not acting or directing start to work on gathering props and set furniture, preparing the playbill and tickets, planning intermission refreshments, designing and distributing flyers, sewing or altering clothing and accessories for costumes, and recording sound effects.

The last 2-3 weeks before opening night find all of us at rehearsals, building and painting the set, placing set furnishings and props, evaluating the effect and appropriateness of costumes, and adding special lighting and sound effects to the performance.

Whether you are interested in acting or not, you are welcome to attend auditions for upcoming Red River Community Theatre productions. If you find something about community theatre that interests you...