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A Candle in the Window by ACT - Adrian Community Theater
in Adrian, Missouri, United States

What To Know About This Production

A small group of weary travelers discover the power of the season while trapped in a lonely train station on Christmas Eve. As a blizzard rages outside, the troubled people are forced to turn to each other for companionship. Trying to make them more comfortable is the old stationmaster, Charlie. When the clock strikes midnight, there is a knock on the station door and seven youngsters appear. They've seen the station lights from the nearby church where, in secret, they've been practicing the story of the nativity which they plan to present at regular service. They offer to perform their play for the travelers and afterward, speak to the travelers individually, giving advice which is seemingly wise beyond their years. The next morning, as a new, younger stationmaster lights a Christmas candle, we realize the mysterious stop in the travelers' journey was more than accidental and has given them a renewed spirit and resolve.

Performance Dates

  • Nov 7 Friday 7:00 PM
  • Nov 8 Saturday 7:00 PM
  • Nov 9 Sunday 2:00 PM
  • Nov 14 Friday 7:00 PM
  • Nov 15 Saturday 7:00 PM
  • Nov 16 Sunday 2:00 PM

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Auditions For A Candle in the Window

What To Expect At Auditions

A Candle in the Window by L. Don Swartz
Auditions - 7/28, 7/31. Call backs and first read through - 8/11/2025
All rehearsals and production at Butler Old High School Gym, 212 W Pine St, Butler, MO
Rehearsals Begin - 9/2/25 (Generally Mon, Tues, Thurs, but some Fri-Sat may have to be added as needed.)
Tech Weeks - Full weeks of 10/20, 10/27 and 11/03 (no conflicts allowed)
Production - 11/7, 11/8, 11/9, 11/14, 11/15, 11/16 (no conflicts allowed)
Read through ACT Expectations & Responsibilities Handbook at https://www.actadrian.com/auditions1.html
Complete Audition forms and conflict calendar at Cast98.com
List conflicts for ALL dates, including weekends, from 9/2/25-11/16/25
Prepare memorized monologue or poem (1-2 minutes)
Be prepared for a cold read during auditions (material will be provided)
Reserve audition time slot
Arrive early, relax, smile, be patient, expect the unexpected
Focus will be on presentation, articulation, projection, dramatic movement. Don't be nervous, and relax, if you mess up, just keep smiling and finish the audition by being yourself.

Audition Times

  • Jul 28 Monday 6:30 PM
  • Jul 28 Monday 7:00 PM
  • Jul 28 Monday 7:30 PM
  • Jul 31 Thursday 6:30 PM
  • Jul 31 Thursday 7:00 PM
  • Jul 31 Thursday 7:30 PM

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Audition Process

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  3. Conflict calendar
  4. Show-specific questions

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Cast List For A Candle in the Window

Available Roles

  • Charlie - Aging stationmaster. Kind-hearted.
  • Neil - College Student studying art
  • Irving - 30s to 40s. Wants to be a writer.
  • Violet - Extremely energetic senior citizen
  • Trudy - Violet's sister. Reserved and quiet
  • Anne - 20s to 30s. Teacher.
  • George - 20s to 30s. Abusive husband
  • Sarah - 20s. George's wife. She is pregnant.
  • Jeremy - 20s to 30s. Stationmaster.
  • John - 12-15ish. Oldest boy, is the leader, plays Joseph
  • Kathryn - 12-15ish. Oldest girl, plays Angel
  • Elizabeth - 12-15ish. Plays Mary
  • Wally - 10-15. Plays Sheperd
  • Helen - 10-15 Plays Sheperd
  • Mabel - 8-12 Littlest girl, mouthy, outspoken, Plays Wise Man
  • Francis - 8-12. Littlest boy, Plays Wise Man
  • Child Volunteer Understudy/Stand-in - 8 -15. 1-3 positions available. Learns the lines and blocking, ready to step in if an actor becomes unavailable to perform
  • Adult Understudy/Stand-in - 18-40. 1-3 positions available. Learns the lines and blocking, ready to step in if an actor becomes unavailable to perform
  • Volunteers (Publicity, Backstage Crew, House support, Concessions, etc) - All ages Unlimited positions available
  • Sound Tech Volunteer - 18+ Learn and run sound system
  • Light Tech Volunteer - 16+ Run light switches

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