WHITE CHRISTMAS - Hilton Head Island, SC EPA/ECC
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
AUDITION DATE
Monday, Sep 19, 2016
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm (EDT)
No scheduled break. Callbacks begin at 7pm.
APPOINTMENTS
AEA members contact Gail Ragland, 843-686-3945 ext. 202, gragland@artshhi.com. M - F 9:00AM - 1:00PM. AEA members without appointments seen as time permits.
CONTRACT
SPT
SPT level 7; $490/week
SEEKING
All roles are open. Actors must be able to have great acting, vocal and dance/movement abilities. Seeking actors for various roles and ensemble. Ensemble will understudy lead roles.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a 32 bars of a song either from the show or in the style of the show. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Accompanist provided. Dance Callbacks are after the call. Please have tap & character shoes.
LOCATION
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
14 Shelter Cove Ln
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928-3543
2nd floor
PERSONNEL
Director - Mark Martino, Musical Director - Eric Alsford, Choreographer - Shea Sullivan, General Manager - Richard Feldman, Book: David Ives and Paul Blake, Music & Lyrics: Irving Berlin
OTHER
1st Rehearsal - November 15, Preview - December 7, Opening - December 9, Closing - December 31
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
Seeking:
PHIL DAVIS
(late 20’s to mid 30’s) The fun-loving, go-getting song-and-dance partner of the team of 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 jazz and tap-dancing needed – a song-and-dance comic performer. Bari-Tenor.
BETTY HAYNES
(mid to late 20’s) The sensible, responsible half of the upcoming song-and-dance team, The Haynes Sisters. Destined to be a star in her own right, she is nonetheless hesitant to take the spotlight for herself. A woman of decent, upstanding principles, she is devoted to her younger sister. Like Bob, she hides her yearning for true love under a protective shell. A female singer of quiet beauty and charm with a rich chest mix sound and a soprano extension. Must move well.
JUDY HAYNES
(early 20’s) The younger, more ambitious, slightly scheming Haynes sister. While wholesome and adorable, she is sexy and flirty - a winning charmer whom no man can resist. Strong jazz and tap dancing needed – a major song-and-dance performer. Chest Mix.
GENERAL HENRY WAVERLY
(late 50’s to mid 60’s) A retired U.S. Army General, adjusting to returning to civilian life in post World War II America. Once a powerful leader, he now struggles to run an Inn in Vermont. He remains a man of great principle and dignity. Beneath his curmudgeonly military exterior lies a warm, compassionate man in need of family and love. With the exception of one line, a non-singing role.
MARTHA WATSON
(late 40’s to mid 60’s) Once a Broadway star, now the general’s housekeeper at the Inn, Martha has a very dry, wry, wisecracking sense of humor. Bighearted but completely unsentimental, she runs the General’s life in spite of his protestations. She is an irrepressible meddler, but always for what she believes to be the other guy’s best interests. A winning, appealing character-comedienne with a clarion belt voice.
SUSAN WAVERLY
(9-12 years old to play 9 years old) The General’s granddaughter, Susan is a lovable and outgoing real kid. She is very smart, wise beyond her years, and cares deeply about her grandfather. Once bitten hard by the showbiz bug, she demonstrates everything that is winning in the ultimate child performer. She must have an excellent belt voice, and be able to move well.
BOB WALLACE
(late 20’s to mid 30’s) A major singing star, Bob is the guiding force behind the song and dance team of Wallace and Davis. Despite his occasional gruffness, he is a deeply kind and principled man who is searching for his true love. A superb singer with a crooning style who moves very well. Baritone.
ENSEMBLE:
Male & female ensemble of dancers. Characters are Early 20’s to Mid 30’s. Must be equally strong in ballroom, jazz and tap. Must sing very well. This is 1940’s Hollywood movie musical dancing. Covers for principle roles will come from this ensemble.
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