Auditions
Auditions
Open Auditions for White Christmas principal roles
Bob Wallace, Phil Davis, Betty Haynes,
Judy Haynes, Martha Watson, General Waverly
(Supporting ensemble roles will be cast in August).
Director: Carol Dines
Producer: Colette Moculski
Audition Dates:
Tuesday, June 16th, 12-4PM. Magnolia Hall Main Stage
Wednesday, June 17th, 12-4PM. Magnolia Hall-Callbacks
Performance Dates at Magnolia Hall:
Oct 31, Nov. 1, 6, 7@ 7:00pm
Nov 1 & 8@2:30pm
Sides, audition form, & instructions to schedule your audition appointment are below.
Audition Instructions
Auditions will be conducted in different sessions. One session for singing and monologue work, and another session for dance.
What to Prepare:
Come prepared to sing, dance, and work a monologue, so dress comfortably. You will be given a 10-minute time slot to sing and work on your monologue. You will be working on dance movement in very small groups in the Edisto Room, with Laurie and Deb, between 3 and 5. You will need to sign up for the dance time at your reading/singing audition.
Bring jazz shoes (if you have them) or leather soled shoes since the room is carpeted.
Below is a character breakdown of the 6 principal roles, along with very short monologues. Memorization is not required, but please spend some time familiarizing yourself with the material and, of course, the show.
Musical requirements are also found in this notice. Please familiarize yourself with “Blue Skies,” and if there is an individual song for your character, please prepare to sing this in sections that are delineated.
Betty and Judy: Please look at “Sisters.” There is harmony and melody. You may sing the melody like a solo, but in the callbacks, we will ask you to sing the harmony, so you should look at both and prepare accordingly. Betty is the lower harmony and Judy the higher harmony.
Bob, Phil, and Martha: There is solo music for you. Please familiarize yourself with your solo pieces as well as “Blue Skies.”
General Waverly: Sing “Blue Skies”
** Bob and Phil- you may be asked to sing “Sisters” in the callbacks, with the harmony. It would not hurt to listen to these characters singing this number from the show or the movie.
Callbacks on June 17th:
Held in Mag Hall for singing/acting and dance callbacks will be in the Green Room.
If you tap, please bring your tap shoes and appropriate dance footwear to the callback.
Meet the Characters
Principal Characters & Character Breakdown
Bob Wallace
Male, 35 - 40
Baritone/Tenor- superb solo singer with a crooning style who moves very well
Former Army captain turned successful song-and-dance star. Bob is intelligent, disciplined, practical, and emotionally guarded. He carries responsibility heavily and often hides vulnerability behind dry wit and professionalism.
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Natural leader
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Protective of others
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Slow to trust romantically
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Values loyalty and duty
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Comedy comes from understated reactions and frustration
Phil Davis
Male, 25–40
Tenor MUST move well and hopefully be able to TAP reasonably well - or fake it really well!
Bob’s performing partner. Charming, funny, flirtatious, and full of energy. Phil is the romantic optimist and comic engine of the show.
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Quick wit and improvisational energy
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Loves romance and excitement
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Uses humor to defuse tension
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Excellent mover/dancer
Betty Haynes
Female, 25–40
Soprano - moves gracefully/rich chest mix, and ability to utilize soprano range. Excellent storytelling ability through music.
Smart, talented singer with grace and quiet emotional depth. Betty is cautious in love but deeply compassionate.
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Elegant and poised
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Emotionally mature
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Sensitive but not weak
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Old-fashioned romantic values
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Needs chemistry and sincerity
Judy Haynes
Female, 20–35
Mezzo/Soprano- Excellent dance skills preferred, TAP proficiency is a huge plus.
Betty’s younger sister. Energetic, witty, impulsive, and lovable. Judy brings sparkle and modern comic timing.
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Bright comedic instincts
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Romantic dreamer
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Bright, optimistic personal
Martha Watson
Female, 45–70
Alto. Strong comedic singer- A typical 50’s Broadway “Broad”- loud and brassy. Able to dominate the stage.
The innkeeper’s housekeeper. Outrageous, wisecracking, theatrical, and scene-stealing.
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Bold comic personality
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Big timing and delivery
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Tough exterior with warmth underneath
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Excellent belt and comic instincts
General Waverly
Male, 55-65
Patriot, strong male lead, commanding presence and a heart of gold under a gruff exterior.
** The General is not a singing role, per se. However, just do your best to tell the story of the song in words if not on the notes. You will be singing “Blue Skies.”
Additional Audition Notes
ALL PRINCIPAL ROLES require strong acting skills and chemistry-driven performance work.
DANCE AUDITION AND CALLBACKS may include jazz, tap, and period-style (Ballroom) movement.
FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS OR TO GET A COPY OF THE SCRIPT, YOU MAY TEXT, CALL, OR EMAIL:Colette Moculski 914-224-7202, cmcdomino@msn.com