WHITE CHRISTMAS Submission - Pioneer Theatre Company Auditions

WHITE CHRISTMAS – Photo / Resume Request

Pioneer Theatre Company Salt Lake City, UT LORT B; $750/week minimum

Artistic Director: Charles Morey

Director: Paul Barnes. Choreographer: Dirk Lumbard. Musical Director: Michael Horsley

Casting: Rich Cole

Music/Lyrics: Irving Berlin. Book: David Ives and Paul Blake

based upon the movie by Norman Franks and Norman Panama

1^st rehearsal: (in Salt Lake City) 11/8/10. Runs: 12/3 – 12/24/10

NYC auditions will be held on September 22 and 23, by appointment only.

Seeking submissions from Actors' Equity Members only for these auditions.

For consideration, mail picture and resume to:

Rich Cole

648 Broadway--Suite 912

New York, NY 10012

re: WHITE CHRISTMAS/(write name of role) – AEA member

Be sure to put the title of the show and the role you're interested in on the front of the envelope, along with an indication if you are an AEA member.

Submission is by mail only. Absolutely no emails, phone calls or office visits!

Please read notice carefully, and submit ONLY if you are"right" for one or more roles.

Callbacks will be held September 24

Seeking:

Bob Wallace:

(Late 20s to mid 30s): A major singing star, Bob is the guiding force behind the song and dance team of Wallace and Davis. He wears his fame easily and is a born leader, but has some trouble with social and romantic interactions. 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.

Phil Davis:

(Late 20s to mid 30s): 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 20s): 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” -- rich chest mix sound and soprano extension. Must move well.

Judy Haynes:

(early 20s): 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 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, 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 40s to mid 60s): 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.

Ralph Sheldrake:

(mid-to-late 30s) Army buddy of Bob and Phil's, now a major television executive with the Ed Sullivan Show. Fast-talking, New York Professional.

Ezekial Foster:

(mid 40s to late 50s): The ultimate taciturn New Englander, who helps out at the inn and takes life at a very slow pace. (Can be double cast with the role of “Snoring Man.”)

Mike Nulty:

(mid 02s to late 30s): Bob and Phil's stage manager. Has a tendency to be over-dramatic and completely hysterical, but will get things done, Never seen without his whistle and clipboard, which he uses to attempt to keep order. (Can be double cast with the role of the Ed Sullivan Show Announcer.)

Ensemble:

Excellent dancers (major tap, jazz and ballroom) who sing well. Some roles will be cast from the Ensemble including: The Snoring Man, Mrs. Snoring Man/Seamstress, Regency Room Announcer, Sheldrake's Secretary, Jimmy, Cigarette Girl, Train Conductor, Dance Captain, Assistant Seamstress and (probably) Rita and Rhoda