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Theatre Casting Call for "Wilder Christmas" Show

Folsom, CA, United States
ID: 271753Exp: 10/27/2024
Description:

The company is holding auditions for "A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. About the project: During a harsh winter in 1876 Iowa, the Ingalls family faces trials and tribulations to keep their enduring family bond together in this timeless Christmas classic. Additional info: REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: November 11th-December 12th, Monday-Thursday, 6:00-9:00 PM TECH WEEK: December 9th-December 12th, 6PM-9 PM PERFORMANCE DATES: December 13th – December 29th Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 PM December 13, 18, 19, 20 and 27 at 4:00 PM WHAT TO BRING: A headshot and resume if you have them. A complete list of any conflicts you have during the rehearsal schedule. Note: There can be no conflicts during tech week or performances. 16-32 bars of a simple Christmas song, sung acapella (no accompaniment). Audition will consist of cold readings from the script as well as some improvisation games.

3 roles

Pa IngallsMale25-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The patriarch of the family, he is the timber, the structure of the Ingalls family. Intrepid and a good role model, he represents stability and does his best to provide and keep up the Christmas spirit in the harshest of winters.

Ma IngallsFemale25-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The matriarch of the family, she is the glue and the nails of the family structure, doing her best to keep the family together. This Christmas however, her tenacity and kindheartedness is tested by the death of her youngest son.

Mrs. StarrFemale35-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The wealthiest woman in town, she suffers from an empty nest and seeks some Christmas cheer. She befriends the Ingles family and likes Laura so much that she wants to adopt her.