Audition Information - Sat Oct 16 and Sun OCt 17

Auditions for White Christmas, The Musical will be held Sat. October 16 at 10am and Sun. October 17 at 4:30pm at the Barrow-Civic Theatre.

Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features seventeen Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. 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. WHITE CHRISTMAS is an uplifting musical worthy of year-round productions.

Casting Requirements:
PRINCIPALS: 3 Women , 3 Men , 1 Young Girl

FEATURED: 2 Women , 3 Men

ENSEMBLE: Large singing-dancing ensemble consisting of "Jimmy's Back Room" Clubgoers, Train Passengers, Inn Guests, Chorus Kids, Patrons of the Regency Room

CHARACTERS:
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-and-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 & 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, Ed Sullivan Announcer, "Jimmy's Back Room" Clubgoers, Train Passengers, Inn Guests , Chorus Kids, Patrons of the Regency Room

Audition packet can be downloaded HERE or at auditions.   Please come prepared with a 16-32 measure piece of music.    Auditions being promptly at 10am Saturday October 16th and 4:30pm Sunday October 17th.   

Stage Direction and Set Design by Ted Smith, with Music Direction by Pete Greene, Choreography by Marc Holland, and accompaniment by Kristen Criado.  Stage Management by Sue Hannon.  Properties by Jude Braymer and Jean Merwin.  Costumes by Cathy Heim and Deb Krepps (and crew).   Lighting Design by Liz Hultz.  Sound Design by Jim Helmetzi.   Produced for FCOA by Victoria Beals and Dawn Caiarelli, with Assistant Producer Beth Rood. 

Character and show synopsis from www.rnh.com