Musical Audition for "White Christmas" Production

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.

Playing age 28-45. Easygoing, charming, decent principled man. A major singing star in post-World War II America. He wears his fame easily, but is seeking something more important: a decent, fulfilling life and true love., Bob is the guiding force behind the song and dance team of Wallace and Davis. Despite occasional gruffness, he is a deeply kind and principled man who is searching for true love. Excellent singer who moves very well. Some tap and jazz. Baritone.

Playing age 28-45. The fun-loving song-and-dance partner of the team Wallace and Davis. An irrepressible clown, incorrigible skirt-chase, operator, and incorrigible ladies’ man who is determined to see his friend happy, even if it requires scheming and outright deception. He saved Bob’s life during the war and became his partner and engine behind their fabulous success. Strong ballroom, jazz and tap-dancing needed. Strong singer major song-and-dance comic performer. Baritone-tenor.

Playing age late 20s to 30s. Sensible, responsible half of the Haynes sisters act. She has a beautiful, rich singing voice that matches her decent, upstanding principles. Classic elegance. Destined to be a star, but hesitant to take the spotlight. Devoted to her sister. Hides a yearning for true love under a protective shell. Female singer of quiet beauty and charm with a rich chest mix and soprano extension. Must move well.

Playing age age mid 20s to 30’s. Younger, more ambitious and slightly scheming other sister. Wholesome and adorable, sexy and flirty. Very strong jazz, ballroom and tap dancer. Strong singer with a chest mix.

Playing age mid 60’s. 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.

Playing age 50-60’s. 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. Strong singer and mover, Broadway belter.

Playing ages 20’s to early 30’s. Bob and Phil’s two star chorus showsingers. Brash, sexy and fun. Perhaps not the brightest.

5 voices of strong back up singers during THE BEST THINGS HAPPEN WHILE YOU’RE DANCING.

Offstage announcer to sound like Ed Sullivan Announcer.

Playing age 40’s to 60’s. Practical, the ultimate laid back New Englander. A man of few words. Caretaker at the Inn. Takes life at a very very leisurely pace.

Playing age mid 30’s-50s. 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.

Playing age 20-30. Dialogue at Jimmy’s.

Playing age 30s-60s. The proprietor of “Jimmy’s Back Room,” a none-too-classy nightclub.

Must be able to sing in five part harmony. Snoring Man - baritone. Mrs. Snoring Man - mezzo. Grumpy Lady - soprano. Train Conductor - speaking role.

Playing age 30’s. Bob and Phil’s secretary.

Dance Captain dialogue. Seamstress dialogue. Asst Seamstress dialogue. Sheldrake Secratary (Offsgage voie). Scooter the pianist of the Company.

Dialogue.

Singing ensemble of male soldiers and officers in World War II, coming back to surprise and celebrate General Waverly at the inn.