Lorain County Metro Parks' French Creek Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for... Irving Berlin's White Christmas Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin Based Upon the Paramount Pictures Film Written For the Screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank Book by David Ives and Paul Blake Directed by Rick Fortney Music Direction by Anthony Trifiletti Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. The dazzling score features well known standards including Blue Skies, I Love A Piano, How Deep Is the Ocean and the perennial favorite, White Christmas. PERFORMANCES December 2nd to 18th Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm Sundays at 3:00pm All actors 18 and over receive a stipend. REHEARSALS Mon - Thu, 6:30pm-10:00pm beginning Oct 17th AUDITIONS (open call) Saturday, September 24th 10:30am-1:00pm Sunday, September 25th 4:30pm-6:30pm Monday, September 26th 6:30pm-9:00pm PREPARATION Actors should prepare two 32 bar songs, one up-tempo and one ballad; an accompanist will be provided. Actors should also be prepared to read sides from the script, and for movement. ALL ROLES AVAILABLE* Bob Wallace - late 20's to mid 30's, a superb singer with a crooning style who moves well. Phil Davis - late 20's to mid 30's, strong jazz and tap-dancing needed - a song & dance comic performer. Betty Haynes - mid to late 20's, a female singer of quiet beauty and charm who must move well. Judy Haynes - early 20's, strong jazz and tap-dancing needed - a major song-and-dance performer. General Henry Waverly - late 50's to mid 60's, with the exception of one line, a non-singing role. Martha Watson - late 40's to mid 60's, a winning, appealing character-comedienne Susan Waverly - 9 years old, she must have an excellent belt voice and be able to move well. Ralph Sheldrake - mid to late 30's Rita - mid 20's to early 30's Rhoda - mid 20's to early 30's Ezekiel Foster - mid 40's to late 50's Mike - mid 20's to late 30's Tessie Jimmy Cigarette Girl Snoring Man Mrs. Snoring Man Train Conductor Dance Captain Seamstress Assistant Seamstress *Also seeking 8 strong dancers, non-singers to be featured throughout the performance. For more information contact director Rick Fortney at (440) 949-5200 x229 or rfortney@metroparks.cc<mailto:rfortney@metroparks.cc> French Creek Theatre is located within the: French Creek Nature & Arts Center 4530 Colorado Ave Sheffield Village 44054