Casting Call for "Dashing Through the Snow" Play
Casting performers for the "Dashing Through the Snow" show. See details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: It’s four days before Christmas in the tiny town of Tinsel, Texas, and a colorful parade of eccentric guests arrive at the Snowflake Inn and deck the halls with holiday hilarity. Trina, the harried yet upbeat innkeeper of this B&B, has more than she can handle coping with these nuttier-than-a-fruitcake lodgers. Hoyt and his sister, Donna Jo, make the mistake of trying to end a thirty-year feud between their curmudgeonly aunts, Ennis and Della, with sidesplitting results. Ainsley and Lenora, self-involved actors from a lower-than-low-budget touring production of A Christmas Carol, descend on the Inn to fulfill a promise, leaving comedic chaos in their wake. Add to this Yuletide mayhem an ill-advised romantic rendezvous between Mrs. Claus and one of Santa’s elves, a demanding guest who refuses to leave, not to mention a tipsy housekeeper, and it’s clear it will take more than a kiss under the mistletoe to keep Trina’s spirits merry and bright. But a spur-of-the-moment Christmas Eve wedding that brings together the fabulous Futrelle sisters—Honey Raye, Twink, Frankie and Rhonda Lynn—and their best friend, Raynerd, takes a surprising and delightful turn that leads to a laugh-’til-your-sides-ache climax, changing all their lives forever. Rate: All actors will receive 2 comp tickets for the production. All actors who are offered a role in the show will be paid a non-union stipend. Additional info: Dashing Through the Snow will take place on Sunday, September 21, 2025 with callbacks on Monday, September 22 on the Playhouse Stage. The production is scheduled to open on Friday, November 28, 2025 and close on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin on Monday, October 20, 2025. Being that this is a holiday production there is an adjusted schedule: No Performances Dec 1-11 No Performances Dec 24, 25 or 26 Additional weekday performances are Thursday Dec 18, Monday Dec 22, Tues Dec 23, Mon Dec 29 and Tues Dec 30. Callbacks will take place on Monday, September 22 by invitation only from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Rehearsals begin Monday, October 20, 2025. Scripts will be available at the first rehearsal. But those offered roles will receive a link to a digital copy. Rehearsals will typically be held Monday-Thursday evenings from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and on Saturdays from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Sunday afternoon will only be an option in the event a Saturday must be canceled due to cast conflicts. PERFORMANCES: Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2 pm. Sometimes ticket demand causes us to add Saturday Matinee performances at 2p. Being that this is a holiday production there is an adjusted schedule: No Performances Dec 1-11 No Performances Dec 24, 25 or 26 Additional weekday performances are Thursday Dec 18, Monday Dec 22, Tues Dec 23, Mon Dec 29 and Tues Dec 30. To be considered, please apply.
8 roles
Female presenting Trina Wallcott — 40s-50s — Harried, bubbly manager of the Snowflake Inn; appears in all scenes
Male presenting Mr. Boykin — 30-50’s — Petulant guest; offstage voice only Binky — 40s-50s — Spry, energetic, eager to please husband; needs to be able to perform some light physical comedy moves Hoyt Ledford — 30s-50s — Anxious but has an agenda; brother to Donna Jo
Female presenting Lou Ida — 30s-50s — Surly housekeeper and cook; voice only Della Crowder — 60s+ — Feisty and sweet senior citizen; sister to Ennis Lenora Benedict — 40s-50s — Over the top dramatic actress
Female presenting Cuddles — 40s-50s — Matronly, nervous wife Honey Raye Futrelle — 40s-50s — Sexy, vivacious, third-time bride-to-be; sister to Twink, Frankie, and Rhonda Lynn
Male presenting Ainsley Danforth — 40s-50s — Egotistical and pompous formally trained actor Raynerd Chisum — 30s-50s — Uncomplicated, child-like, a porter at the Snowflake Inn.
Female presenting Donna Jo Austin — 40s-50s — Brash and spunky sister to Hoyt Twink Futrelle Buntner — 40s-50s — Determined and practical; sister to Honey Raye, Frankie, and Rhonda Lynn
Female presenting Ennis Puckett — 60s+ — Sharp-tongued, curmudgeonly senior citizen; sister to Della Rhonda Lynn Lampley — 30s-50s — Saucy and short-fused; sister to Honey Raye, Frankie, and Twink
Female presenting Paulette Coogan — 30s-50s — Stern, rule-following stage manager Frankie Futrelle Dubberly — 40s-50s — Sensible and down to earth; sister to Honey Raye, Twink, and Rhonda Lynn
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