CATEGORY: THEATER: MUSICALS PAID UNION
EXPIRES:September 14, 2021 8:00 PM
Harborside Productions LLC
Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, book; Richard Rodgers, music; Oscar Hammerstein II, lyrics; Richard Dolce, prod. artistic dir.; Vic DiMonda, assoc. prod. dir.; Matt Kunkel, dir.; Drew Humphrey, choreo.; Scott Wojcik, Gayle Seay, Holly Buczek and/or Courtney Hammond (Wojcik/Seay Casting), casting.
Seeking Equity actor submissions for "White Christmas."
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Equity Actors: 18+
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearsals begin Oct. 25; runs Nov. 11, 2021-Jan. 3, 2022 in Northport, NY.
Compensation & Union Contract Details
Professional Pay: $466/WeeklyPays $466/wk. Equity LOA ref COST Contract.
Key Details
Northport, NY
For consideration, submit video, photo and resume to engemanepa@gmail.com. Submissions deadline is Sept. 14 Video preparation and submission instructions at https://wscasting.com/?s=white+christmas.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
Breakdown
Bob Wallace (30-35) Must be a very good singer with a crooning style who moves well; baritone. 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 (25-30) Strong jazz and tap-dancing needed; baritone-tenor. The fun-loving, go-getting song-and-dance partner of the team 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.
Betty Haynes (30-35) Must have rich chest mix sound and a soprano extension; must move well. 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 (25-30s) Strong jazz and tap dancing needed; chest mix. The younger, more ambitious, Haynes sister. While wholesome and adorable, she is flirty and scheming – a winning charmer!
General Henry Waverly (late 50’s to mid-60’s) sings a portion of one song, but this is a non-dancing role. 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 a struggling 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.
Martha Watson (late 40’s to mid-60’s) Must be a winning, appealing character comedienne with a belt voice. Once a Broadway star, now the General’s housekeeper and receptionist at the inn. Martha has a very dry, wry, wisecracking sense of humor. Bighearted but rather 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 (12+ years old, to play and appear as a 9-year-old) must have an excellent belt voice, and be able to move well. The General’s granddaughter visiting from her home in California, Susan is a lovable and outgoing real kid. She is very smart, wise beyond her years, and cares deeply about her grandfather. She has been bitten hard by the showbiz bug and demonstrates everything that is winning but not self-conscious in the ultimate child performer. Note: The theatre requires vaccination of the cast so anyone submitting for this role must be 12 years old and up so that they are eligible to be vaccinated based on current CDC guidelines.
Ralph Sheldrake (Mid to late 30’s) Baritone. Army buddy of Bob and Phil’s, now a major television executive with the Ed Sullivan Show. Fast-talking New York professional.
CHORUS:
Male Ensemble (Chorus / Ensemble): Male, 18+
to play a variety of supporting roles. Characters are early 20s to mid 30s. Major tap skills and must be equally strong in ballroom and theatre jazz. Must sing very well.
Female Ensemble (Chorus / Ensemble): Female, 18+
to play a variety of supporting roles. Characters are early 20s to mid 30s. Major tap skills and must be equally strong in ballroom and theatre jazz. Must sing very well.
Ralph Sheldrake (Chorus / Ensemble): 30-39
army buddy of Bob and Phil’s, now a major television executive with the "Ed Sullivan Show." Fast-talking New York professional; baritone.
Ezekiel Foster (Chorus / Ensemble): 40-59
the ultimate taciturn New Englander who helps out at the inn and takes life at a very slow pace; definitely has a wry sense of humor; may be double-cast with other roles; baritone.
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Ensemble Men (Chorus / Ensemble): Male, 18+
to play a variety of supporting roles. Characters are early 20s to mid 30s. Major tap skills and must be equally strong in ballroom and theatre jazz. Must sing very well. Understudy for Sheldrake.
Ensemble Women (Chorus / Ensemble): Female, 18+
to play a variety of supporting roles. Characters are early 20s-mid 30s. Major tap skills and must be equally strong in ballroom and theatre jazz. Must sing very well. Understudies for Martha, Betty and Judy.
Ezekiel Foster and Others (Chorus / Ensemble): 18+
baritone. The ultimate taciturn New Englander who helps out at the inn and takes life at a very slow pace; definitely has a wry sense of humor; may be double-cast with other roles. U/s General Waverly.
