Holiday Inn
by Georgetown Palace Theatre
Aug. 28 - Aug. 29 (2022)
Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on his farmhouse in Connecticut… but life just isn’t the same without a bit of song and dance. Jim’s luck takes a spectacular turn when he meets Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to spare. Together they turn the farmhouse into a fabulous inn with dazzling performances to celebrate each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July. But when Jim’s best friend Ted tries to lure Linda to Hollywood to be his new dance partner, will Jim be able to salvage his latest chance at love?
Based on the classic film, this joyous musical features thrilling dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy and a parade of hit Irving Berlin songs, including “Blue Skies,” “Easter Parade,” “Steppin’ Out With My Baby,” “Heat Wave,” “White Christmas,” “Be Careful, It’s My Heart,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “Shaking the Blues Away” and many more!
The Georgetown Palace announces auditions for our Springer Stage Holiday production of Holiday Inn. The production is scheduled to open Friday, November 18, 2022 and close on Friday, December 30, 2022. Being a Christmas Production we will have weekday performances on December 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30 at 7:30 pm.
Director: Kristen Rogers
Music Director: Nick Xitco
Choreographer: Jesee Smart
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for talented and diverse performers who will have a lot of fun bringing this holiday musical to life. We are seeking talented performers of all ethnicities for all roles in this production, ages 10 and up.
The younger auditioners will be considered only for Charlie Winslow.
Ensemble will be 16 years and older.
The Auditions:
Auditions will begin on the Springer Stage on Sunday, August 28, 2022 from 6:00p-10:00 pm with a singing audition.
Auditions will consist of singing one or two selected vocal sides from the show. Tracks will be used for all initial auditions. Please choose a side for the role you’d like to be considered for to perform for the production team during your audition.
Monday, August 29th will be dance/movement auditions on the Springer Stage from 6:30 pm-10:00 pm. If your audition on Sunday is from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm then you’ll be dancing at 6:30 pm on Monday. If your audition on Sunday is from 7:45 pm-9:30 pm then you’ll be dancing at 8:00 pm on Monday. Both groups will learn the same two dance combinations (one jazz combination and one tap combination). Some dancers may be asked to stay after for a more elaborate dance audition combination. Please wear something comfortable to dance in that will not get into the way of your movements – Please do not wear jeans to the dance call. A dancing audition is required for all performers. Auditioners will need to bring jazz and/or character shoes and tap shoes. If you don’t own dance shoes, please bring comfortable sneaker type shoes you’re able to move in.
Callbacks:
Callbacks will be in person on Tuesday, August 30th by invitation only from 6:30 to 10 pm on the Springer Stage. Callbacks are posted on the Palace website, but an email with the callback link will be sent to all audition participants when the callback list gets posted online. Callbacks will consist of singing and sides. Dancing will be noted in the callbacks if additional dance is needed.
Audition Sign Ups can be found HERE
Rehearsals:
Holiday Inn will begin rehearsals on or around Thursday, September 22, 2022. Scripts and Scores will be available for pick up before the first rehearsal to those who are offered roles in our production.
Rehearsals are typically held Monday through Thursday from 7:00-10:00 pm and Saturdays or Sundays* from 1:00-5:00 pm.
Performances:
Sometimes ticket demand causes us to add Saturday Matinee performances at 2 pm.
*Sunday rehearsals will only be put onto the schedule if Saturdays become unavailable due to too many cast conflicts. Please put Saturday and Sunday conflicts on your form.
Conflicts:
Please make sure to notate all conflicts that you are aware of on your conflict sheet when filling out your audition form. It is difficult to create a rehearsal schedule if we do not know all of your conflicts up front. Adding all of your conflicts after casting could result in removal of the production.
Casting:
Casting will be done in the following days by the Holiday Inn production team and send their cast list to be approved by the Executive Artistic Director. Once approved, emails will be sent to the actors that will be offered a role in the production. Once a full cast has accepted, an email to all remaining actors who auditioned will then be sent.
Health and Safety Protocols:
Masks are currently optional for all patrons, front of house staff, performers, crew, and musicians during rehearsals and performances.
Everyone should self-monitor for symptoms and stay home if they do not feel well. You should also wear a mask if you have direct exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, and get tested on the 5th day following the exposure.
We’re constantly monitoring and evaluating our policies and will update them based on guidance from the CDC.
GPT:
The Georgetown Palace is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment in which all community members feel a sense of belonging, and does not discriminate in casting practices on the basis of an individual’s ethnicity, age, gender, physical and cognitive ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, country of origin or other factors. We strongly encourage candidates of all ages, abilities, gender, and ethnicities to audition.
Background checks: Everyone involved with the production must submit to a background check at the Palace’s expense. If you are cast, you will receive a secure link where you can fill it out. There is no cost to you.
The Georgetown Palace Theatre is 501c3 Non-profit organization.
There is no compensation for any of the actors.
If you have any questions, please email productions@georgetownpalace.com.
