The Arvada Center announces audition dates for its Holiday Musical (title to be announced)
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities has announced dates for its annual “Holiday Musical.” The title will be posted here
https://arvadacenter.org/on-stage/theater/auditions on August 7. Auditions will be held at the Arvada Center, (6901 Wadsworth Blvd.), on August 14 and 15 (Chorus Dance Call is August 11), and in New York City, on September 21, 2017. Denver Callbacks are scheduled for August 16. The Arvada Center production will be directed by Gavin Mayer with musical direction by Roberto Sinha, choreography by Kitty Skillman Hilsabeck. The Producing Artistic Director of Musicals is Rod A. Lansberry.
Adult Principal and Chorus:
Colorado Principal/Chorus auditions are on August 14 and 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., by appointment only. The Women’s Chorus dance call is 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. and Men’s Chorus dance call is 2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. on August 11. All dance calls are by appointment only and dancers may be asked to sing. Call the Arvada Center Box Office at 720-898-7200 to schedule an appointment time. Please do not contact the production staff to schedule an appointment. Actors must be 18 years & older to audition.
General Audition Requirements:
Experienced performers with strong acting and singing abilities are needed. Strong dancing abilities are required. Actors should prepare 16-32 bars of a song from a contemporary pop musical. Please bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Recorded music or a cappella audition will eliminate casting consideration. A current headshot and résumé are required. Audio and video submissions will not be considered. Equity members must have a current equity ID card. This is an Equity LORT B production, non-equity actors will be considered. Individuals of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds are needed and encouraged to audition for all roles.
New York Auditions:
Wojcik/Seay Casting will coordinate the New York City auditions, to be held onSeptember 21, 2017. To be considered for a New York audition, mail a hard copy of your headshot and résumé and indicate the role you are interested in (if known) to the following address:
Wojcik/Seay Casting
Attn. Holiday Musical TBA, Arvada CO production
247 West 38th Street 10th Floor
New York, NY 10018
NO CALLS PLEASE – qualified actors will be contacted to schedule an audition
Rehearsal and Performance Dates:
Rehearsals for Holiday Musical TBA begin on Tuesday, October 24th. The production opens Tuesday, November 17 and runs through December 23, 2017. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday evenings with matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays for a total of eight shows per week.
Character Breakdown
All characters/ensemble should have strong acting and singing abilities and be able to dance in a variety of styles – Actors of color encouraged to audition.
