Hickory – Eric Seale, the Hickory Community Theatre’s Artistic Director, has just announced audition dates for the theatre’s next three upcoming productions.

Auditions for The Squirrels, a comedy performed in the Firemen’s Kitchen, will be on Sunday and Monday, August 4th and 5th at 6:00pm. Performance dates October 18th – November 2nd, 2024. This production is directed by Eric Seale

Auditions for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a musical performed in the Jeffers Theatre, will be on Sunday, September 30th and Monday, October 1st at 6:00pm. Performance dates are November 29th – December 14th, 2024. This production is directed by Ethan Fite, with musical Direction by Pam Farnsworth and choreography by Charlotte Dick. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is produced in association with Catawba Valley Health System.

Auditions for ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, a holiday comedy performed in the Jeffers Theatre, will be on Sunday, October 6th at 2:00pm and Tuesday, October 8th at 7:00pm. This show includes weekday morning performances for school field trip groups. Performances for schools will be December 10, 11, & 12th, 2024 and the public performance dates are December 14th & 15th, 2024.

For additional information about all of these auditions, including character descriptions, please visit hickorytheatre.org/audition.

The Hickory Community Theatre is a funded affiliate of the United Arts Council of Catawba County.