The Arvada Center announces auditions for White Christmas, The Musical
Arvada CO - The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will hold auditions for White Christmas, The Musical at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., on August 5 and 6(Chorus Dance Call on August 4) and in New York City, on August 10. The Arvada Center production will be directed by Gavin Mayer with musical direction by David Nehls, choreography by Kitty Skillman Hilsabeck. The Artistic Producer is Rod A. Lansberry.
Adult Principal and Chorus:
Colorado Principal/Chorus auditions are on August 5 and 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., by appointment only. The Women’s Chorus dance call is 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., and Men’s Chorus dance call is 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on August 4. 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. With the exception of children’s roles, actors must be 18 years & older to audition. Children’s roles (see breakdown for more specifics and age ranges) will be auditioned in Denver on Saturday, August 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Young Performers - ages 9 - 15
Young Performers will be auditioned in Denver on Saturday, August 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Young Performers should prepare 16-32 bars from a song appropriate to the style of show. In addition, girls will need to be prepared to read a cold reading. Young Performers will also need to be prepared for movement and should anticipate being at the Arvada Center for an hour. Please dress in comfortable clothing suitable for movement. For additional details see general audition requirements and character breakdown (including age ranges) below.
General Audition Requirements:
Experienced performers with strong acting and singing abilities are needed. Good movement abilities are required. See the character breakdown (below) for specifics on available roles. Actors should prepare 16-32 bars from a song appropriate to the style of show. 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 on August 10. 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. White Christmas, The Musical, 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 White Christmas, The Musical begin on November 3, 2015. The production opens on November 23 and runs through December 23, 2015. Performances are Tuesdaythrough Saturday evenings with matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays for a total of eight shows per week.
ARVADA CENTER – White Christmas, The Musical
Character Breakdown
BOB WALLACE (late 20s to mid-30s, no older): Easygoing, charming, decent principled man. A major singing star in post-World War II America. He wears his fame easily, but is seeking something more important: a decent, fulfilling life and true love. While helping his Army unit general regain his dignity, he defines his own life and meets his true love. Seeking a superb singer with a crooning style who moves very well. Baritone.
PHIL DAVIS (late 20s to mid-30s, no older): The ambitious, go-getting, song-and-dance partner of the team of Wallace and Davis. An irrepressible clown, operator, incorrigible skirt-chaser… and definite ladies’ man. He saved BOB’s life during the war and became his partner and engine behind their fabulous success. He must have boyish charm and sex appeal. Strong tap and theatre jazz needed. Seeking a major song-and-dance comic performer. Bari-tenor.
BETTY HAYNES (mid to late 20s): The sensible responsible half of the up-and-coming song-and-dance team the Haynes Sisters. She has a beautiful, rich singing voice that matches her decent, upstanding principles. She is overprotective of her younger sister and – like BOB – she needs something more. Of course, they are ultimately the perfect couple. Seeking a major female singer of quiet beauty and charm with a rich chest-mix sound & a soprano extension.
JUDY HAYNES (early 20s): The younger, more ambitious Haynes sister. While wholesome and adorable, she is sexy and flirty – a winning charmer no man can resist. Strong tap and theatre jazz needed. Seeking a major song-and-dance performer. Chest-mix.
GENERAL HENRY WAVERLY (late 50s to mid-60s): A retired U.S. Army General, adjusting to returning to civilian life in post-World War II America. Once a powerful leader now struggles to run an inn in Vermont. He remains a man of great principal and dignity. Beneath his hard, curmudgeon, military exterior, lays a warm compassionate man in need of family and love. Still a handsome, vital man.
MARTHA WATSON (late 40s to mid-50s): Once a musical comedy star, now the general’s housekeeper at the Inn. She has a VERY dry, wry, honest wisecracking sense of humor. Big-hearted but completely unsentimental. She runs the GENERAL’s life in spite of his protestations. An irrepressible meddler but always for what she believes to be the other guy’s best interests. Seeking a winning, appealing character comedienne with a clarion belt voice.
MALE ENSEMBLE - All ethnicities, 20s-30s. Male dancers who sing very well, to play various ensemble characters. Seeking excellent dancers who sing.
FEMALE ENSEMBLE - All ethnicities, 20s-30s. Female dancers who sing very well, to play various ensemble characters. Seeking excellent dancers who sing.
TO BE AUDITIONED ON AUGUST 15, 2015
SUSAN WAVERLY (to play 9 years old): 49''-52'' - tall. The GENERAL’s granddaughter visiting from California for Christmas. A charming, loveable, and outgoing real kid – very intelligent, but knows nothing about show business. Once bitten by the showbiz bug, she demonstrates everything that is winning in the ultimate child performer. Excellent belt voice, must move well.
Male and Female Children ages 9 – 11. Strong vocals and previous stage experience preferable.
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