Once Upon A Christmas Card Movie
by Crown Theatre
Sep. 09
Reagan Steele, a high-powered Program Manager at Emblem, a channel famed for its beloved Christmas movies, finds herself back in her quaint hometown of Arcadian Falls. Tasked with producing a live, streaming version of their latest holiday script, Reagan enlists the channel's most cherished star, Miranda Grace Reed. But things take an unexpected turn as Reagan is visited by visions of Miranda playing roles from her previous Christmas rom-coms, nudging her toward a budding romance with Cole Mason, the local innkeeper, handyman, and single father. As Reagan navigates her professional responsibilities and personal revelations, she learns to embrace the true spirit of Christmas. Will she find love under the twinkling lights of Arcadian Falls?
Original Script by Clifford Butler
Original Music by Tyler Rouse and Clifford Butler
Directed by Tobie Minor
Crown Theatre will be holding AUDITIONS for Once Upon A Christmas Card Movie: An Emblem Channel Musical on Sep 9, 2024.
Online submissions also welcomeWe are seeking talented and diverse performers for all roles, aiming to cast up to 12 actors aged 18 and above. (Please note, actors under 18 are eligible only for the role of Annaliese and/or Ensemble roles, and must be at least 13 years old).
Dance abilities of all levels are welcome and encouraged to audition. Ensemble cast members should be comfortable performing beginner to intermediate levels of choreography.
This will be a non-equity production. Each actor will receive a stipend.
Crown Theatre is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and strongly encourages gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and nonbinary actors, as well as actors of all races, ethnicities, and abilities, to audition for any roles. Our character descriptions are traditionally gendered (he/him, she/her); however, these are merely starting points. We invite anyone who feels a connection to a role to audition, regardless of how they identify.
We eagerly await your submissions and look forward to seeing the unique talents you bring to our theatre.
About the Schedule
Rehearsals will begin Oct 14, 2024 and will be Mon-Thu and Saturdays, mostly. Performances will run December 7-21 on Fridays, Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 5pm with an Industry Night scheduled for Monday, Dec 16. Rehearsals and performances will be at the Austin Educational Theatre at 12300 Wirth Dr Unit E, Manchaca, TX 78652.
Auditions – In Person
In person auditions will be held on Monday, Sep 9th from 7-9pm at the Austin Educational Theatre at 12300 Wirth Dr Unit E, Manchaca, TX 78652. (MAP BELOW)
You can sign up for an audition time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054CABAC23A57-50697299-inperson
Please also fill out the audition form link: https://forms.gle/E2owafvMgjAUj438A.
Please prepare a one minute, contemporary, comedic monologue of your choice, and a 1-2 minute musical theater song of your choice to perform for us. An accompanist will be provided, and we will also be able to connect pre-recorded music if you bring that with you. We will not accept an acapella audition. If using pre-recorded music, please make sure to have the exact cut you will be using cued up prior to entering the audition room and it shouldn’t include vocals. If using sheet music, please make sure it is in the correct key, with any cuts clearly marked and in a binder for the accompanist.
Auditions - Virtual
If you are unable to make the in person audition we welcome your online submission.
1. Please choose a role (or multiple roles) from the list above that you feel a connection to.
2. Film a one minute, contemporary, comedic monologue of your choice.
3. Film 1-2 minutes of a musical theater song of your choice (with accompaniment if possible).
4. Upload both videos via Dropbox, Youtube, or Google Drive (with open access to anyone with a link. Please do not add an expiration date).
5. Complete the audition form link: https://forms.gle/E2owafvMgjAUj438A and upload your video by noon on Wednesday, Sep 11.
We will review video auditions on Thursday, Sep 12.
Callbacks – In Person
Callbacks are by invitation only and will be held in person on Sunday, Sep 15 at 6:30pm . More information will be sent directly to those invited to callbacks.
If you need any assistance, or have any additional questions for us, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at: crowntheatreatx@gmail.com or you can call/text Tobie at 512-909-0254.
About the Roles Available:
COLE MASON. Ruggedly handsome local bed and breakfast owner, Christmas tree salesman, and single father. The obvious love interest.
WYATT CHARLTON. Personal assistant to high-powered movie executive Reagan Steele. Cheerful, optimistic, and calm in the face of movie industry chaos, he's stabilized by his husband and kids back home.
TAFFY KAUFMAN. Christmas movie screenwriter who is more than a little bit cynical about their career choices. Love interest to Maggie. Funny, punchy, great comedic timing.
PAT HITCHCOCK. Christmas movie director - also not completely satisfied with their career trajectory, but clear-eyed, practical, and in command.
MAGGIE STEELE. Reagan’s mother, a widow who is heavily involved in the local theatre troupe. A little lonely and stuck in the past, but connects with Taffy while working on the movie.
ANNALIESE MASON. Cole’s teenage daughter who is smart, observant and supportive of Cole.
ENSEMBLE. Great singers and dancers that are a huge part of the show.
UNDERSTUDIES. Seeking understudies for all roles.
For more information and to sign up, please visit our website: www.crowntheatre.org/auditions
