**We're getting a jump on auditions because this show is ENORMOUS! Starting early allows us to work around holiday schedules, and it also puts us in a better position to advertise.**
Please submit a form prior to auditions.
Synopsis: Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander.
Age Range: 13+
(This is a non-professional community theatre performance; actors will not be compensated.)
Audition Materials:
- 1 minute monologue appropriate for the character you're most interested in
- 30 second to 1 minute song selection in the style of the show (please bring an accompaniment track)
- Come prepared to dance -- please bring tap shoes if you know how to tap.
If you cannot attend in person, please submit an audition form and your video audition before midnight on August 12: allstarstheatre.contact@gmail.com.
NOTE: We are collaborating with the ACT I Academy, who'll help us flesh out our dance numbers, but we also want to know what you're capable of doing! Actors cast in traditionally dance-heavy roles will dance according to their skillset; this collaboration with the Academy does not necessarily eliminate dancing from actors. Due to the nature of this show, the caliber of dancing we are looking for is higher than normal for the dance numbers and will be reflected in the dance combination for the audition.
Dancers from the ACT I Academy do not need to attend this audition unless they'd like to be considered for one of the character roles in the show.
Rehearsals:
- Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Some Saturdays 10pm-1pm (TBA)
- Pre-tech: December 5-7 (at the Grand, times TBD)
- Tech: December 11-14 (at the Grand, times TBD)
Performances: December 15th, 16th, and 17th at The Grand Theatre (we're planning at least three performances, but may add a fourth if sales occur as anticipated)
Characters:
**Ages listed are age ranges characters will be portrayed as, not necessarily the age of performer. All ages will be considered for all roles.
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. 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.
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.
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.
JUDY HAYNES - (early 20's) The younger, more ambitious, slightly scheming Haynes sister. While wholesome and adorable, she is a flirty and winning charmer whom no man can resist.
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 I 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.
SUSAN WAVERLY - (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.
RALPH SHELDRAKE - (mid to late 30's) Army buddy of Bob and Phil's, now a major television executive with the Ed Sullivan Show. Fast-talking, New York professional.
RITA AND RHODA - (mid 20's to early 30's) Bob and Phil's two star chorus girls, they are brash, sexy, and fun, although perhaps not the smartest.
EZEKIEL FOSTER- (mid 40's to late 50's) The ultimate taciturn New Englander, who helps out at the inn and takes life at a very slow pace.
MIKE - (mid 20's to late 30's) 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.
Ensemble Roles:
TESSIE - Bob and Phil's extremely competent assistant.
JIMMY - The proprietor of "Jimmy's Back Room," a none-too-classy nightclub.
CIGARETTE GIRL
SNORING MAN
MRS. SNORING MAN - Can be double cast with the role of SEAMSTRESS
TRAIN CONDUCTOR DANCE CAPTAIN
SEAMSTRESS
ASSISTANT SEAMSTRESS ED SULLIVAN ANNOUNCER
REGENCY ROOM ANNOUNCER (OFFSTAGE VOICE) SHELDRAKE'S SECRETARY (OFFSTAGE VOICE)
"JIMMY'S BACK ROOM" CLUB-GOERS
TRAIN PASSENGERS / INN GUESTS
CHORUS KIDS
PATRONS OF THE REGENCY ROOM