Auditions For Irving Berlin’s White Christmas At The Historic Owen Theatre

The Branson Regional Arts Council announces open auditions for it’s December 2024 production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas!

Directed by Jacob Deck, the auditions will be held at the Historic Owen Theatre (205 S. Commercial St., Branson, MO 65616)

• Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 6pm – 8 pm
• Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 2pm – 4pm
• Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 6pm – 8pm

We’re seeking talented singers, dancers, and actors to bring this beloved holiday musical to life. Auditioners should prepare a song in the style of the show, no longer than 1 minute, and be ready for a dance audition.

Please bring jazz shoes, character shoes, or tennis shoes, and tap shoes if you have them.

If you have any questions, please call 417-336-4255 or edu@bransonarts.org.

Anticipated Rehearsal Schedule will be discussed at auditions.

Performance dates at the Historic Owen Theatre are December 5 – 15, 2024. Thu (7pm), Fri (7pm), Sat (2 pm and 7pm), Sun (2pm).

ROLE BREAKDOWNS:

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’s, 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 – mid 20’s to early 30’s
• Rhoda – mid 20’s to early 30’s
• Ezekiel Foster – mid 40’s to late 50’s
• Mike – mid 20’s to late 30’s
• Tessie
• Jimmy
• Cigarette Girl
• Snoring Man
• Mrs. Snoring Man
• Train Conductor
• Dance Captain
• Seamstress
• Assistant Seamstress
• Ed Sullivan Announcer
• Regency Room Announcer – offstage voice
• Sheldrake’s Secretary – offstage voice

ENSEMBLE
Large singing-dancing ensemble consisting of ‘Jimmy’s Back Room’ Clubgoers, Train Passengers, Inn Guests, Chorus Kids, Patrons of the Regency Room