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Seeking Kids for "White Christmas" Show

Midland, MI, United States
ID: 556724Exp: 9/28/2023
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Audition for "White Christmas" Show. Seeking actors aged 16 and up for all roles and a girl ages 9-13. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Based on the heartwarming classic film, IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS is a holiday favorite for the whole family. Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act. The two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. Join us this holiday season when this classic Christmas story unfolds with unforgettable songs and joyous dances! Additional info: Callbacks are by invitation, and actors asked to callbacks will be emailed digital copies of callback materials to prepare prior to callbacks. Physical copies of the materials will be available at callbacks, so you don’t have to print them out ahead of time. Please Prepare A one-minute song (approximately 32 bars) in the style of the show. Please bring sheet music with your cuts clearly marked in a binder. See the audition packet attached for details. If interested, please apply.

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14 roles

BOB WALLACEMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A major singing star, Bob is the guiding force behind the song and dance team of Wallace and Davis. He wears his fame easily, but has some trouble with social and romantic interactions. Despite occasional gruffness, he is a deeply kind and principled man who is searching for true love. Excellent singer with a crooning style who moves well. Baritone.

PHIL DAVISMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The fun-loving song-and-dance partner of the team 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. Strong dance needed. Baritone-tenor.

BETTY HAYNESFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The sensible, responsible half of the up and coming song and dance team the Haynes Sisters. She's independent, pragmatic, and protective of her younger sister Judy. Destined to be a star in her own right, she is nonetheless hesitant to take the spotlight for herself. Hides a yearning for true love under a protective shell. Female singer of classic beauty and charm with a rich chest mix and soprano extension. Must move well.

JUDY HAYNESMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The younger, more ambitious half of the Haynes Sisters. Charming, vivacious and adventurous. A romantic at heart. The driving force of the duo. She has a penchant for scheming, especially when it comes to setting up her sister. A true song and dance gal. Strong dance needed. Chest mix.

GENERAL HENRY WAVERLYMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Retired Army general with a curmudgeonly military exterior, adjusting to retired life in post WW II America. Precise and orderly, struggling to run the Inn in Vermont. A man of integrity. Underneath a warm compassionate man in need of family and love.

MARTHA WATSONMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Once a Broadway star, now the General’s housekeeper. The true force behind running the Inn. Very dry wit and frank with a wisecracking sense of humor. Big hearted, but unsentimental. Irrepressible meddler, believing she acts on everyone’s best behalf. Comedic role; strong singer and mover; Broadway belter.

SUSAN WAVERLYFemale9-13 y.o.All ethnicities

The General’s granddaughter. Lovable and outgoing. A bit precocious, but wise beyond her years. Gets bitten by the stage bug and is great at it. Excellent belt voice, must move well.

RALPH SHELDRAKEMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Jokester Army buddy of Bob and Phil’s, now a major television executive. Fast talking, loud, brash New York professional with a good head on his shoulders.

RITAFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Bob and Phil’s two star chorus showgirls. Brash and fun. Perhaps not the brightest.

RHODAFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Bob and Phil’s two star chorus showgirls. Brash and fun. Perhaps not the brightest.

EZEKIEL FOSTERMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Practical; the ultimate laid back New Englander. A man of few words. Caretaker at the Inn. Takes life at a very very leisurely pace.

MIKEMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Bob and Phil’s Stage Manager. Can be overly dramatic and often hysterical, but gets the job done. Works to attempt a sense of control and order for the company. Will likely double as Mr. Snoring Man, Winter Tourist.

TESSIEFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Character woman to play Bob and Phil’s secretary. Will likely also play Head Seamstress and Mrs. Snoring Man, Winter Tourist. Mezzo-soprano, belter.

ENSEMBLEBoth genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

To play assorted speaking roles as well as being a strong singing ensemble. The dance style is 1950’s Hollywood movie musical style.