​Irving Berlin's

WHITE CHRISTMAS

Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin | Book by David Ives & Paul Drake

Direction & Choreography by Janet Beatty Cold

Music Direction by Kristan Hodgkins

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AUDITION SCHEDULE

3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6
6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7

 

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
12 total performances from Friday, Dec. 5, through Sunday, Dec. 21

 

Friday, Dec. 5: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 6: 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 7: 2:00 p.m.

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Friday, Dec. 12: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 13: 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 14: 2:00 p.m.

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Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7:30pm

Friday, Dec. 19: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 20: 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 21: 2:00 p.m.

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REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Sundays through Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. starting Oct. 20, with a read-through at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16.

*Please note: This is a tentative schedule and will change based on cast availability and conflicts, vacations, and holidays.
 

AUDITION EXPECTATIONS
Please prepare a Broadway style song from a Golden Age musical (circa 1940s-1970s) for the audition.

 

Please bring your own accompaniment on your phone. All auditions must have an accompaniment, and a Bluetooth speaker will be provided during the audition.

 

A short dance routine will be taught as part of the audition, so please come in appropriate clothing and bring tap shoes if you have them.

 

ROLES

Needed are approximately 10 adult females from 16 to 60 years old, 10 adult males from 16 to 60 years old, and 5 to 6 children from 9 to 14 years old.

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Bob Wallace: Late 20s to mid 30s and 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 20s to mid 30s, he’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. Strong jazz and tap-dancing needed – a song-and-dance comic performer. Bari-Tenor.

Betty Haynes: Mid to late 20s, she’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 20s, she’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 50s to mid 60s, 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 40s to mid 60s, 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 30s, Army buddy of Bob and Phil’s, now a major television executive with the Ed Sullivan Show. Fast-talking, New York professional. A Baritone.

Rita and Rhoda: Mid 20s to early 30s, Bob and Phil’s two star chorus girls, they are brash, sexy, and fun, although perhaps not the smartest.
 

Ezekiel Foster: Mid 40s to late 50s, the ultimate taciturn New Englander, who helps out at the inn and takes life at a very slow pace. Can be double-cast with the role of Snoring Man.

Mike: Mid 20s to late 30s, 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. Can be double-cast with the role of Ed Sullivan Announcer.

 

ENSEMBLE ROLES
 

Tessie: Bob and Phil’s extremely competent assistant. Can be double cast with the role of Assistant Seamstress.

Jimmy: The proprietor of “Jimmy’s Back Room,” a none-too-classy nightclub.
 

Cigarette Girl
 

Snoring Man
 

Mrs. Snoring Man: Can be double-cast with the role of Seamstress
 

Train Conductor
 

Dance Captain
 

Seamstress
 

Assistant Seamstress
 

Ed Sullivan Announcer
 

Regency Room Announcer (offstage voice)
 

Sheldrake’s Secretary (offstage voice)
 

Ensemble: Male and female ensemble of dancers. Early 20s to Mid 30s. Must be equally strong in ballroom, jazz and tap. Must sing very well. This is 1950s Hollywood movie musical dancing. Covers for principle roles will come from this ensemble. The ensemble will, over the course of the show, play:
• “Jimmy’s Back Room” Clubgoers
• Train Passengers/Inn Guests
• Chorus Kids
• Patrons of the Regency Room
 

For more information or questions, please contact the director, Janet Beatty Cold, at president@lcctnm.org.

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