Seeking Talent for Irving Berlin's "Holiday Inn" Musical
The company is holding auditions for Irving Berlin's "HOLIDAY INN" A Musical and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: The beloved film classic comes to the stage in a charming crowd-pleaser featuring one glorious Irving Berlin number after another, each celebrating a different holiday. The film one an Academy Award for the song White Christmas for being the best original song in 1943. Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on his farmhouse in Connecticut… but life just isn’t the same without a bit of song and dance. Jim’s luck takes a spectacular turn when he meets Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to spare. Together they turn the farmhouse into a fabulous inn with dazzling performances to celebrate each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July. But when Jim’s best friend Ted tries to lure Linda to Hollywood to be his new dance partner, will Jim be able to salvage his latest chance at love? Additional info: Show dates: December: 6-8 & 12-15, 2024 PREPARATION Vocals: Prepare 16-32 bars of a Broadway song that best shows your range and vocal talent in the style of the show. Supply accompaniment on your cell phone. A bluetooth speaker will be provided. No Acapella. Dance: Dress comfortably and be prepared to dance.Bring tap shoes if you have them.You will be taught a dance combination and be asked if you tap dance.There are several tap numbers in the show as well as other styles dance. Please apply if interested.
7 roles
Baritone Should appear to be in his 30’s Should know how to move well/tap dance A perfomer/singer/song writer eager to leave showbiz behind for a simpler life on a farm in Connecticut.
Lead Baritone Should be a strong tapper Jim’s best friend and performing partner; a charming ladies’ man looking for his big break
Lead Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano (Belt/Mix) Strong Dancer with tap She is a school teacher in Connecticut with the hidden talents of a singer and dancer.
Supporting Mezzo-Soprano (High Belt) Strong Dancer with tap She is a determined performer and Jim’s mismatched fiancée.
Supporting Mezzo-Soprano, Alto (Belt) Should appear to be in her late thirties/forties Strong Dancer with tap She is the local “fix it” woman; tough, no nonsense and extremely perceptive
Featured Spoken He should appear to be in his thirties to fifties. He is Jim, Ted and Lila’s agent
Large number of males and females needed Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass Seeking dancers/tappers. Also strong character actors to fill supporting roles.
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