The Town Players of Newtown is planning The Bishop’s Wife: A Holiday Radio Production.

Actors are being sought to bring the heartwarming story to life on stage.

Auditions are planned for Sunday, October 6, at 6 pm, and Monday, October 7, at 7:30 pm, at The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road. Rehearsals will start October 20.

The show will be staged at the theater the weekends of December 6-8 and 13-14.

Character breakdowns are available at newtownplayers.org.

‘Never Sang’ Opening Weekend

Meanwhile, The Town Players of Newtown will celebrate the opening of I Never Sang For My Father tonight.

Originally planned to open Friday, September 20, the presentation of Robert Anderson’s drama was moved to Friday, September 27. Performances will now continue weekends to October 13, with shows scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 pm and Sunday afternoons at 2.

Gus Bottazzi is directing the show, which shares the story of Gene Garrison, whose life with his father has never been easy. When his parents return from a winter in Florida, however, his mother’s health has deteriorated, and Gene must take greater responsibility for his difficult father.

Tickets are $30 for all shows. Seating is general admission. Visit newtownplayers.org for tickets.