Li'l Buds Theatre is holding auditions for Pirates! Written by Charles Way and directed by Li'l Buds Artistic Director Jeff Predmore.

Jim Watts is an ordinary kid - except that he is obsessed with all things piratical and his bedroom is full of ships, sea charts, and even an old treasure chest. One night, Jim is very upset. He has agreed to meet with his mother again after several years of estrangement, during which time she has kept in contact by letter. But the night before they are about to meet Jim learns that she is going to bring her 'new children' to the meeting, and Jim loses his temper 'big time'. In the middle of his tantrum he is kidnapped by a mysterious and dangerous pirate - a woman, Captain Freely, who emerges from the treasure chest in his bedroom and takes him back to the year 1718 and her pirate ship, The Horizon. But no sooner does he get used to life as a pirate than he discovers that the vengeful English naval Captain Mcgovern is chasing them. A full-scale sea battle ensues and Jim finds himself captured by the English Navy. But where do his loyalties now lie - and how can he get back to his bedroom in time to meet his mother?

Seeking:
Jim Watts- boy age 10-13

Captain Mcgovern- English Sea Captain 35-45

Captain Freely- pirate captain female 30-45

Sneep- bumbling pirate male or female very physical 20-40

Harry- bumbling pirate male very physical 20-40

Auditions will be held at Monday February 9 2015 6-9:30pm at the Li'l Buds Theatre studio 1206 w. Rosedale ave Chicago il 60660.