"Christmas Ain't A Drag" The Musical Needs Cast
Seeking actors with strong singing voices for "Christmas Ain't A Drag" the musical. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: The show tells the tale of four lonely individuals whose lives intersect at a nightclub on Christmas Eve. Brad has lost love and is eager to find it. Holly is always looking for love but never seems to hold on to it. Trish has walled herself away from love. And, Nick is trying to break those walls down. Then there’s Benedict, the owner of the club – a bah humbug kinda’ guy. In the end, love conquers all! They discover love and the magic of the holiday – proving Christmas should never be a Drag! Rate: Weekly stipend (2 weeks) paid by producer. Additional info: REHEARSALS: December 2-8. TBD. DRESS REHEARSALS: Monday, December 9, 6pm. PERFORMANCES: Tuesday, December 10-Saturday, December 14, 8pm. When applying, please include your video as a link to view, not a file to download. Please introduce yourself and the character you are auditioning for. Please sing 16 bars of an uptempo Christmas or rock song and a 1 minute contemporary or holiday monologue.
7 roles
Baritone. Suave. Has seen the world. Impeccably dressed, a bit eccentric. Spent his 20s dancing around Europe. Took that knowledge and opened a club. He’s been there ever since. Strong energy, comedic skills.
High Baritone-Tenor. Rock voice. Moved to LA to chase dreams of being a star. Romantic. Loves the holidays. Sharp dresser. Quick thinker, comfortable in his skin. Guitar skills a plus.
Alto/Tenor. Star of the club. Exquisite taste. Female Impersonator/Drag Artist who is an extraordinary emcee a la Hedwig or J. Harrison Ghee. Loves the holidays, loves the sparkle, loves the audience. Drag experience necessary.
Alto. Incredible singer. Family minded. Single mom. Tough as nails manager. She is the heart of the bar. Quick wit and comedic skills a plus.
Low Tenor/Baritone. A long time touring musician who’s come home to care for his ailing father. Singer/guitarist/band leader.Former ladies man, in love with Trish. Emcee skill necessary. Band leading skills necessary.
SILVER & GOLD: Soprano/Alto/Tenor. The singers at the club. Holy Dei’s backup singers. Must be comfortable with high glam makeup, stage movement, some dance, and potentially revealing “club/performance” clothing.
SILVER & GOLD: Soprano/Alto/Tenor. The singers at the club. Holy Dei’s backup singers. Must be comfortable with high glam makeup, stage movement, some dance, and potentially revealing “club/performance” clothing.