"White Christmas" Musical Needs Performers
Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" casting actors. More information is provided below. About the project: Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including "Blue Skies," "I Love A Piano," "How Deep Is the Ocean" and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages. Additional info: Please prepare a 16 - 32 bar cut of a musical theatre song either from the show or in a similar style. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring possible rehearsal and/or performance conflicts to the auditions. Video submissions will be accepted, if you are unable to make audition date: see the attachment. Rehearsal dates will vary based on role but typically weekday evenings 7:30PM-10:30PM. Performance dates: Saturday, November 21 7PM Sunday, November 22 2PM Saturday, November 28 2PM Saturday, November 28 7PM Sunday, November 29 2PM Wednesday, December 2 2PM Friday, December 4 7:30PM Saturday, December 5 2PM Saturday, December 5 7PM Sunday, December 6 2PM Saturday, December 12 2PM Saturday, December 12 7PM Sunday, December 13 2PM Friday, December 18 7:30PM Saturday, December 19 2PM Saturday, December 19 7PM Sunday, December 20 2PM Wednesday, December 23 2PM Wednesday, December 23 7:30PM Saturday, December 26 7PM Sunday, December 27 2PM Sunday, November 22 6:30PM Sunday, November 29 6:30PM Thursday, December 3 7:30PM Wednesday, December 9 2PM Sunday, December 27 6:30PM If you are interested, please apply.
12 roles
A major singing star, Bob is the guiding force behind the song and dance team of Wallace and Davis. He wears his fame easily, but has some trouble with social and romantic interactions. Despite occasional gruffness, he is a deeply kind and principled man who is searching for true love.
The fun-loving song-and-dance partner of the team Wallace and Davis. An irrepressible clown, operator, and incorrigible ladies' man who is determined to see his friend happy, even if it requires scheming and outright deception. He has a boyish charm and sex appeal. Strong ballroom, jazz and tap-dancing needed. Baritone-tenor.
Sensible, responsible half of the Haynes sisters act. Classic elegance. Destined to be a star, but hesitant to take the spotlight. Devoted to her sister. Hides a yearning for true love under a protective shell. Female singer of quiet beauty and charm with a rich chest mix and soprano extension. Must move well.
Younger, more ambitious and slightly scheming other sister. Wholesome and adorable, sexy and flirty. Strong jazz and tap dancer. Strong singer with a chest mix.
Retired Army general with a curmudgeonly military exterior, adjusting to retired life in post WW II America. Precise and orderly, struggling to run the Inn in Vermont. A man of integrity. Underneath a warm compassionate man in need of family and love. With the exception of one line, can be non-singing role.
Once a Broadway star, now the General's housekeeper. The true force behind running the Inn. Very dry wit and frank with a wisecracking sense of humor. Big hearted, but unsentimental. Irrepressible meddler, believing she acts on everyone's best behalf. Strong singer and mover, Broadway belter.
Jokester Army buddy of Bob and Phil’s, now a major television executive. Fast talking, loud, brash New York professional with a good head on his shoulders.
Bob and Phil's two star chorus showgirls. Brash, sexy and fun. Perhaps not the brightest.
Practical, the ultimate laid back New Englander. A man of few words. Caretaker at the Inn. Takes life at a very very leisurely pace.
Bob and Phil's Stage Manager. Can be overly dramatic and often hysterical, but gets the job done. Works to attempt a sense of control and order for the company. Doubles as Mr. Snoring Man, WInter Tourist.
Young Character woman to play Bob and Phil's secretary, also plays Head Seamstress and Mrs. Snoring Man, winter tourist. Mezzo-soprano, belter.
To play assorted speaking roles as well as being a strong singing ensemble. Strong in Ballroom, Jazz and Tap. Dance style is 1950’s Hollywood movie musical style.