RUMFORD — 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater has announced casting for their production of the Christmas comedy “A Good Old Fashioned Big Family Christmas” by Pat Cook. The play will take place Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15. This will be the third Christmas production directed by Cindy Grassette. Rehearsals will be twice a week depending on the needs of the main characters.

Parts that need to be cast are: Hayden Stewart, a rather laid-back but inept husband, mid-40s; Judith Stewart, Hayden’s thoughtful wife, also mid-40s; Carla, Judith’s suspicious sister in her late 30s; Beth, Judith’s other easygoing sister around 30; Max, Carla’s argumentative husband, late 30s; Cliff, Beth’s eager to please husband, also around 30; Phoebe, Hayden and Judith’s secretive daughter, 19; Mildred, the well-meaning sentimental neighbor; Blair, Carla and Max’s 13-year-old daughter; Lanie, their other daughter, 11 years old; Jack, Judith’s dad, a feisty 65-year-old; Arlene, Jack’s wife and mother to the girls, also 65; Tom, Hayden’s health-conscious dad, mid-60s; Marjorie, Hayden’s wise mother, also in her mid-60s. The time is Christmas in the present.

Tryouts and readings for all interested in this Christmas comedy will take place at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, and Monday, Oct. 15, at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater or by special appointment if needed. FMI, call Cindy at 207-369-0129.