Christmas Chums
by Overtime Theater

Oct. 24 - Oct. 28 (2021)

Christmas Chums is based on the unofficial Christmas Day truce between British and German soldiers during WWI. The play takes place on Christmas Night, 1914. When young British soldier Timmy McDougall runs from the trenches onto the battlefield to escape the misery of war, he is surprised by Barney Luntz, a young German soldier. The two peacefully set their weapons aside in honor of the holiday. Soon, British and German soldiers leave their trenches and embark upon a ceasefire in which they sing carols, exchange gifts, and share stories.

(Note: this script is not the same as "All Is Calm.")

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AUDITION DATE ADDED: Thursday, October 28, from 7 p.m. at the Overtime Theatre

Christmas Chums: A Christmas Play with Carols

Written by Lawrence Thelen
Directed by Elizabeth Berry

CAST NEEDED (all genders welcome to audition if individual is comfortable playing a man):

Timmy McDougall (20-30)
Barney Luntz (20-30)
Major Rhys
Captain Hauptmann
Weller
Archie
Meinhard
Ian
Hanz
Duncan
Karl
Kenzie 
Terrell 

Looking for a guitar player and a concertina/accordion player• Must be comfortable signing onstage

• German or British dialects preferred, but not required

Rehearsal Dates: Monday-Thursday 7-10pm S

how Dates: Nov 26- Dec 18 Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm with a Sunday matinee TBD