"A Backstage Christmas" Audition for the Theater in MD
Seeking performers for "A Backstage Christmas" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY DC, VA, AND LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Elise Garland wants a quiet Christmas, so she can focus on the holiday rush with her online marketing business. But when her son Noah is offered a stage role in “Bob Cratchit’s Toy Shoppe” at a local amusement park, she can’t say no, especially when dynamic actor Calderon Myles makes a desperate plea. It’s a far bigger commitment than Elise realized- intense rehearsals, a demanding performance schedule, and even the dreaded Secret Santa exchange. But with Noah loving every minute, she can’t help but take on some of the holiday cheer and take note of Cal – whose enthusiasm for the stage and the season has warmed her heart. But when she’s forced to make a decision that will not only affect Cal’s Christmas present but also his Christmas future, will she also derail a second chance for love? Additional info: Performance: Sunday, December 22, 2:00 pm. Note that the rehearsals and performers will take place in Virginia. Please download the attachment for the audition script. If interested, please apply.
18 roles
Will read stage directions to set the scene and create the world of our play.
Lead Role. A young widow who is raising her son Noah on her own. Cautious, practical, and dedicated to her online marketing business. A bit of a workaholic but has a warm presence and a quick wit. She is close to her family, especially her sister, Lori.
Lead Role. A dynamic, vivacious professional actor. Plays the title role in Bob Cratchit's Toy Shoppe. A leader and 'morale booster backstage. He's had a decent stage career, but he is struggling with a physical allment he's trying to hide.
Supporting Role. Elise's sister. A busy mom who's confident and fun, but also blunt and direct. Married to Bruce. All about Christmas.
Supporting Role. Director of Entertainment, Silver Ridge Park. Sardonic, cynical
Key Featured Role. Lori's husband. Lori and Bruce own Phillips Graphics. Athletic and Into sports.
Key Featured Role. Elise and Lori's mom. Warm, caring. Always offering food.
Key Featured Role. Stage Manager. Always precise and one step ahead.
Key Featured Role. Olive's diligent stage mom.
Featured Role. Veteran actor. Plays Scrooge in show.
Featured Role. Another veteran actor. Plays Scrooge's wife in show.
Featured Role. Another actor in the show.
Featured Role. Members of Silver Ridge Dickensian Trio. Would prefer actors who'd be willing to sing a few simple Christmas carols.
Featured Role. Members of Silver Ridge Dickensian Trio. Would prefer actors who'd be willing to sing a few simple Christmas carols.
Featured Role. Members of Silver Ridge Dickensian Trio. Would prefer actors who'd be willing to sing a few simple Christmas carols.
Featured Role. (Several lines in one scene, may be doubled with other characters)
Featured Role. Star-struck stage mom. Desperately would like her son in Bob Cratchit's Toy Shoppe
Featured Role. Cal's understudy.
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