The Historical Society of the Town of Middletown is looking for local players to portray several former residents at its annual Living History Cemetery Tour to be held Saturday, June 22.
Four men and four women are yet to be cast. A variety of non-speaking players, including children, will also be featured in the 2019 event.
Among the characters who will be introduced to tour goers are two men, one a German émigré, the other an Arkville veteran, who will converse about their very different – yet sadly similar – experiences in World War I; the proprietor of the Pakatakan Lodge and Country Club; the first store keeper in Lumberville (later known as Arena); a country doctor and his wife; a Bull Run mother of 14; and an aging woman remembering colorful visits with her prominent Margaretville grandparents.
At-large players will include an Air Force hero, a Pakatakan Art Colony artist, two or three children, two or three picknickers, and a young male murder victim.
Script writers, graphic designers and site volunteers are also needed.
Call Diane Galusha, 845-586-4973, for more information on any of these opportunities, or contact HSM at history@catskill.net.