Open auditions for LifeHouse Theater’s original musical “Esther!,” will be Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church Street, Redlands.

Auditions will be held by appointment and those auditioning must be at least 10 years of age.  Roles are open for men and women.  Men are especially encouraged to audition. 

Appointments can be made online at the LifeHouse Theater website at https://lifehousetheater.com/upcoming-auditions/.  Those auditioning are asked to upload a recent photo and a theatrical resume when making their audition appointment. Those without a theatrical resume can list any performing experience they may have had, though none is required to audition.   Appointments can be made the night of auditions as space permits.

Auditioners should also bring their own sheet music in the preferred key, and be prepared to sing a short selection of about 16 measures.  A pianist will be provided but will not be able to transpose any sheet music.  Auditions with CDs will not be accepted.  Those without sheet music will be asked to sing “Happy Birthday” with the accompanist.

“Esther!” opens Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM and will continue on weekends through May 11, 2025.  Performances are Fridays at 7:00 PM, Saturdays at 2:00 PM (except Opening Night) and 7:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM.  In addition to the weekend performances, there will be a special weekday performance at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

The biblical book of Esther explodes with rollicking hilarity as the evil Haman schemes to outwit bumbling King Xerxes for control of the Persian empire.  With the help of her wise cousin Mordecai, Esther cleverly thwarts Haman’s plot through her inspiring faith and surprising true events that change the course of history.

“Esther!” will be directed by Aaron Yañez with music direction by Jeremy Yeo.

LifeHouse Theater is a service organization devoted to serving the Inland Empire through the performing arts.  For more information, call (909) 335-3037 or visit our website at www.lifehousetheater.com. 

LIST OF ROLES AVAILABLE:

Storyteller - The narrator of our tale (Age 18+)

Mordecai - Wise cousin and guardian of Esther (Age 40+)

Esther - A young woman of strength and virtue (Age 18-25)

Xerxes - Bumbling King of Persia (Age 35+)

Haman - Evil self-absorbed and greedy schemer  (Age 25-35)

Young Esther - Esther as a child (Age 10-12)

Teresh - Evil guard plotting to kill the king (Age 18-40)

Vashti - Queen of Persia (Age 35+)

Zeresh - Wife of Haman (Age 18-35)

Crier

Vashti’s Attendant      

Jet Set (4 men and 4 women)

Pageant Women (1-8)

Teresh’s Guards (2)

Tango Men (4)

Haman’s Henchmen (8-12)

Various Persians

Various Hebrews