Auditions scheduled for 'The Last Lifeboat' at The Sauk

Corey Murray, Hillsdale Daily News
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JONESVILLE — The Sauk, Hillsdale County's community theater, will hold auditions for an upcoming production of “The Last Lifeboat” at 7 p.m. March 4-5.

Auditions will be held at the Sauk Theatre, 240 E. Chicago in Jonesville. Performance dates are May 9-12 and 16-19.

J. Bruce Ismay was an upper-crust Englishman who always did what was expected of him. He went to the best schools, married the right society girl (even though he was in love with someone else) and vowed to his staunch, unfeeling father on his deathbed that he would take over the family shipping business and build the biggest, most opulent ship the world had ever seen: the RMS Titanic. What an accomplishment! We all know the story of how the ship sank … or do we?

The Sauk, Hillsdale County’s community theatre, is seeking new volunteers to work in the theatre box office.
The Sauk, Hillsdale County’s community theatre, is seeking new volunteers to work in the theatre box office.

Ismay saved as many people as he could on that fateful night, and finally, with no women and children in sight, he stepped into the last lifeboat … and was branded a coward and a traitor forever. The world needed a scapegoat for the sinking of the Titanic and Ismay became the perfect target.

“The Last Lifeboat” is the story of the Titanic that has never been told. This epic tale explores not only the tragedy itself, but the sensationalized trials and aftermath of the night that changed the world forever.

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Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. No experience is necessary. You must be at least 16 years old to audition. There are roles for six men and five women. This production will be directed by Bruce Crews. Chloe Callender is stage manager. A list of characters and ticket information can be found at thesauk.org.

“The Last Lifeboat” is sponsored by Olivia’s Chop House and Saucy Dog Barbecue. The Sauk’s 2024 season sponsors are Joyous Journey Photography, WCSR Radio Hillsdale, 99.5 FM The Dale, Simply Hers Magazine and McGraw Publications. The Sauk is supported by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

— Contact Reporter Corey Murray at cmurray@hillsdale.net or follow him on X, formerly Twitter: @cmurrayHDN.

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