[NEohioPAL] White Christmas Auditions!

[The Brecksville Theatre]

Auditions

for

Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS

Directed by Neil Scheibelhut

Choreographer - Melanie Leibold

Stage Manager - Julie Case

Monday, July 21st

Tuesday. July 22nd

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

CALLBACKS: Thursday, July 24th

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

The Brecksville Theatre

49 Public Square

Brecksville, Ohio

Click HERE to Sign Up for Auditions! [1]

WHAT TO PREPARE:

Please prepare 32 bars (about 60-90 seconds) of a song in the style of 
the show, and bring notated sheet music for your selection, as an 
accompanist will be provided.

WHAT TO BRING:

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A theatre resume is recommended, but it is not required.
	*

A headshot is not required, but if you wish to provide one, we will 
gladly accept it.  Be prepared to have your photograph taken when you 
sign in on your audition day.
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A list of any conflicts you may have during the rehearsal process.  No 
conflicts will be allowed for tech week or show dates.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

For auditions, you will check in, fill out a small amount of paperwork, 
and then perform your audition piece.  Expect to be at the theatre for 
about an hour.

For callbacks, there will be a dance call for everyone, then you will 
run a song or two from the show based on the role you were called back 
for.  After that, the director will group people together and have you 
perform some cold reads from show scripts that will be provided.  Expect 
to be at the theatre for two to three hours.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Read through will be Sunday, September 28th

Rehearsals will begin Monday, September 29th, and will generally follow 
a Monday thru Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm schedule.

Tech week will begin on Sunday, November 30th, and run through Thursday, 
December 4th.

SHOW DATES:

Opening Weekend: December 5, 6, 7

Second Weekend: December 12, 13, 14

Closing Weekend: December 19, 20, 21

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

Please note that with the exception of Susan Waverly, all ages listed 
are a generalization and will not be strictly adhered to when casting.

BOB WALLACE - (late 20's to mid 30's) A major singing star, Bob is the 
guiding force behind the song-and-dance team of Wallace and Davis. He 
wears his fame easily and is a born leader, but has some trouble with 
social and romantic interactions. Despite his occasional gruffness, he 
is a deeply kind and principled man who is searching for his true love.

* A superb singer with a crooning style who moves very well. Baritone.

PHIL DAVIS - (late 20's to mid 30's) The fun-loving, go-getting 
song-and-dance partner of the team of Wallace and Davis. An 
irrepressible clown, operator and incorrigible ladies' man who is 
determined to see his friend happy, even if it requires scheming and 
outright deception. He has a boyish charm and sex appeal.

* Strongjazz and tap-dancing needed-a song-and-dance comic performer. 
Bari-Tenor.

BETTY HAYNES - (mid to late 20's) The sensible, responsible half of the 
upcoming song-and-dance team, The Haynes Sisters. Destined to be a star 
in her own right, she is nonetheless hesitant to take the spotlight for 
herself. A woman of decent, upstanding principles, she is devoted to her 
younger sister. Like Bob, she hides her yearning for true love under a 
protective shell.

* A female singer of quiet beauty and charm with a rich chest mix sound 
and a soprano extension.

Must move well.

JUDY HAYNES - (early 20's) The younger, more ambitious, slightly 
scheming Haynes sister. While wholesome and adorable, she is sexy and 
flirty - a winning charmer whom no man can resist.

* Strong jazz and tap dancing needed - a major song-and-dance performer. 
Chest Mix.

GENERAL HENRY WAVERLY - (late 50's to mid 60's) A retired U.S. Army 
General, adjusting to returning to civilian life in post World War II 
America. Once a powerful leader, he now struggles to run an Inn in 
Vermont. He remains a man of great principle and dignity. Beneath his 
curmudgeonly military exterior lies a warm, compassionate man in need of 
family and love.

* With the exception of one line, a non-singing role.

MARTHA WATSON - (late 40's to mid 60's) Once a Broadway star, now the 
general's housekeeper at the Inn. Martha has a very dry, wry, 
wisecracking sense of humor. Bighearted but completely unsentimental, 
she runs the General's life in spite of his protestations. She is an 
irrepressible meddler, but always for what she believes to be the other 
guy's best interests.

* A winning, appealing character-comedienne with a clarion belt voice.

SUSAN WAVERLY - (9-12 years old to play 9 years old) The General's 
granddaughter, Susan is a lovable and outgoing real kid. She is very 
smart, wise beyond her years, and cares deeply about her grandfather. 
Once bitten hard by the showbiz bug, she demonstrates everything that is 
winning in the ultimate child performer.

* She must have an excellent belt voice, and be able to move well.

RALPH SHELDRAKE- (mid to late 30's) Army buddy of Bob and Phil's, now a 
major television

executive with the Ed Sullivan Show. Fast-talking, New York 
professional.

* A Baritone.

EZEKIEL FOSTER- (mid 40's to late S0's) The ultimate taciturn New 
Englander, who helps out at the inn and takes life at a very slow pace.

MIKE-(mid 20's to late 30's) Bob and Phil's stage manager. Has a 
tendency to be over-dramatic and completely hysterical, but will get 
things done. Never seen without his whistle and clipboard, which he uses 
to attempt to keep order.

ALL OTHER ROLES WILL BE CAST FROM THE ENSEMBLE

Click HERE to Sign Up for Auditions! [1]

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TBT
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