Casting Call for "Once Upon A Christmas Card Movie" Play
Seeking performers for "Once Upon A Christmas Card Movie: An Emblem Channel Musical". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Reagan Steele, a high-powered Program Manager at Emblem, a channel famed for its beloved Christmas movies, finds herself back in her quaint hometown of Arcadian Falls. Tasked with producing a live, streaming version of their latest holiday script, Reagan enlists the channel's most cherished star, Miranda Grace Reed. But things take an unexpected turn as Reagan is visited by visions of Miranda playing roles from her previous Christmas rom-coms, nudging her toward a budding romance with Cole Mason, the local innkeeper, handyman, and single father. As Reagan navigates her professional responsibilities and personal revelations, she learns to embrace the true spirit of Christmas. Will she find love under the twinkling lights of Arcadian Falls? Rate: Each actor will receive a stipend. Additional info: This will be a non-equity production. Dance abilities of all levels are welcome and encouraged to audition. Ensemble cast members should be comfortable performing beginner to intermediate levels of choreography. Please prepare a one-minute, contemporary, comedic monologue of your choice and a 1-2 minute musical theater song of your choice to perform. An accompanist will be provided, and directors will also be able to connect pre-recorded music if you bring that with you. Directors will not accept an acapella audition. If using pre-recorded music, please make sure to have the exact cut you will be using cued up prior to entering the audition room and it shouldn’t include vocals. If using sheet music, please make sure it is in the correct key, with any cuts clearly marked, and in a binder for the accompanist. Rehearsals will begin Oct 14, 2024, and will be Mon-Thu and Saturdays, mostly. Performances will run December 7-21 on Fridays, Saturdays at 8 pm, and Sundays at 5 pm with an Industry Night scheduled for Monday, Dec 16. Rehearsals and performances will be at the Austin Educational Theatre at 12300 Wirth Dr. Unit E, Manchaca, TX 78652. Callbacks are by invitation only and will be held in person on Sunday, Sep 15 at 6:30 pm. More information will be sent directly to those invited to callbacks. See the attachment for the audition form. If interested, please apply.
8 roles
Ruggedly handsome local bed and breakfast owner, Christmas tree salesman, and single father. The obvious love interest.
Personal assistant to high-powered movie executive Reagan Steele. Cheerful, optimistic, and calm in the face of movie industry chaos, he's stabilized by his husband and kids back home.
Christmas movie screenwriter who is more than a little bit cynical about their career choices. Love interest to Maggie. Funny, punchy, great comedic timing.
Christmas movie director - also not completely satisfied with their career trajectory, but clear-eyed, practical, and in command.
Reagan’s mother, a widow who is heavily involved in the local theatre troupe. A little lonely and stuck in the past, but connects with Taffy while working on the movie.
Cole’s teenage daughter who is smart, observant and supportive of Cole.
Great singers and dancers that are a huge part of the show.
Seeking understudies for all roles.
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