Open Auditions "White Christmas" September 10, 2011

Audition Press Release
Bower City Theatre Company will be holding open auditions for the Irving Berlin’s most beloved musical
“White Christmas”
Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS is a delightful new musical based on the 1954 smash hit Paramount
movie. It tells the story of two army buddies, Bob and Phil, who have a successful song-and-dance act
after the war. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters to a Christmas gig
at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by their former Army commander. The boys soon
realize they are the only guests at the resort because there is no snow! In order to help the General, they
come up with a scheme to bring in a crowd. They decide to stage their newest Broadway revue, as well as
make a special television appeal to all their Army pals to show up on Christmas Eve. The show features
classic Irving Berlin hits such as "Blue Skies," "Sisters," "Happy Holiday," "Count Your Blessings Instead of
Sheep," "I Love a Piano" and the unforgettable title song, "White Christmas”.
Auditions will be held Sunday, September 11 at 12:00pm and Monday, September 12 at 6:00pm at The
Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 S. Main St. Janesville, WI 53545. Those auditioning should
prepare 24 bars of a song of their choice. Bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided.
Auditions are open to anyone 16 years and older and girls 7 – 12 years old.
All roles are available. Casting is open, newcomers are welcome. Strong dancers that are non-singers are
encouraged to audition as are singers that are non-dancers. The production, directed by Jim Tropp,
Choreograph by Michael Stanek and Music Directed by Gary Hoff will be presented December 9-18,
2011. Performances will be held at The Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 South Main Street,
Janesville, Wisconsin 53545. Tickets are available at the JPAC box office or by phone 608.758-0297
or online http://www.janesvillepac.org for further information please email [email protected].
CHARACTERS
Bob Wallace - late 20's to mid-30's, a superb singer with a crooning style who moves well.
Phil Davis - late 20's to mid-30's, strong jazz and tap-dancing needed - a song-and-dance comic performer.
Betty Haynes - mid to late 20's, a female singer of quiet beauty and charm who must move well.
Judy Haynes - early 20's, strong jazz and tap-dancing needed - a major song-and-dance performer.
General Henry Waverly - late 50's to mid-60's, with the exception of one line, a non-singing role.
Martha Watson - late 40's to mid-60, a winning, appealing character-comedienne
Susan Waverly - 9 years old, she must have an excellent belt voice and be able to move well.
Ralph Sheldrake - mid to late 30's
Rita - 20's and Rhoda -20's
Ezekiel Foster - mid 40's to late 50's and Mike - mid 20's to late 30's
-Ensemble