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Audition information for Pickerington Community Theatre’s winter production of “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas" (unpaid, non-union). ABOUT THE SHOW: 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. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages. Open auditions will be held Friday September 19 and Saturday September 20 auditions will be held Epiphany Lutheran Church located at 268 Hill Road N. Pickerington, OH 43147. If callbacks are needed, they will be held Sunday September 21 at Epiphany Lutheran Church. Character descriptions and the audition sheet will soon be available for download at pctshows.com. Please choose one of the following audition dates: Friday, September 19th 7:00pm – 10:00pm Saturday, September 20th 10:00a.m. - 2:00p.m. Sunday, September 21st 2:00p.m. - 5p.m. for callbacks as needed Auditions are open to actors 16 years old and older. The majority of roles will be for young adults and adults. There is one role for an adolescent girl. Performance Dates at the Violet Township Community Theater at the Wigwam Event Center: December 5 - December 14. The production will be directed by Bram Fulk. THE AUDITION PROCESS: You will be asked to fill out an audition form. You may attach a resume and picture if you wish (it is not required). Please bring a calendar that includes conflicts. You will have your picture taken and a number will be assigned to you. Auditions will consist of a music audition and (if you are auditioning for a speaking role) a cold reading audition. Please prepare a song excerpt (approx. 1-2 minutes) for your music audition. Music should be Disney, Broadway, or Jazz Standard style, but NOT a song from Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. You may bring your phone with lyrics, a CD, or sheet music for our accompanist. The Director requests that you do not sing a capella. The final cast list will be sent via email by Wednesday night, September 24th and posted on our website. REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will be held Friday evenings, Saturday mornings, and Sunday afternoons. ALL cast members MUST attend the first rehearsal to receive your materials, take costume measurements, and complete any paperwork. Tech Week (Sunday through Thursday before Opening Night) will include weeknight rehearsals.
