White Christmas
by Hill Country Community Theatre (HCCT)
Aug. 29 - Aug. 30
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.
t may still be summer, but we’re already dreaming of a White Christmas! Hill Country Community Theatre will hold auditions for this beloved holiday musical on:
Saturday, August 29th at 6:00 PM Sunday, August 30th at 2:00 PM
Auditioners should prepare 16–32 bars of a Golden Age musical theatre selection or another song in a style similar to the show and be prepared to:
Perform their prepared vocal selection
Participate in cold readings from the script
Learn a movement combination
VOCAL AUDITION ACCOMPANIMENT
An accompanist will not be provided. Please bring a prepared accompaniment track for your vocal audition. A Bluetooth speaker will be available for playback from your phone or other compatible device.
*No a cappella auditions will be accepted. Dancers and tappers—we want to see you, too!
Because dance is an important part of White Christmas, auditions may also include a separate dance call featuring a tap combination. Those wishing to be considered for featured dance opportunities should come prepared to move and bring tap shoes if available.
Featuring timeless Irving Berlin songs, big dance numbers, romance, comedy, and plenty of holiday magic, White Christmas offers exciting opportunities for singers, actors, dancers, and strong musical theatre performers.
Hill Country Community Theatre
4003 W FM 2147
Cottonwood Shores, TX
More information: www.thehcct.org/auditions
Questions: director@thehcct.org
Come be part of the magic and help us bring this beloved holiday classic to the HCCT stage!
PRINCIPAL ROLES
BOB WALLACE – A major singing star, Bob is the guiding force behind the song-and-dance team of Wallace and Davis. He wears his fame easily and is a born leader, but he has some trouble with social and romantic interactions. Despite his occasional gruffness, he is a deeply kind and principled man who is searching for his true love. A superb singer with a crooning style who moves very well. Baritone.
PHIL DAVIS – The fun-loving, go-getting song-and-dance partner of the team of Wallace and Davis. An irrepressible clown, operator and incorrigible ladies’ man who is determined to see his friend happy, even if it requires scheming and outright deception. He has a boyish charm and sex appeal. Strong jazz and tap-dancing needed – a song-and-dance comic performer. Bari-Tenor.
BETTY HAYNES – The sensible, responsible half of the upcoming song-and-dance team, The Haynes Sisters. Destined to be a star in her own right, she is nonetheless hesitant to take the spotlight for herself. A woman of decent, upstanding principles, she is devoted to her younger sister. Like Bob, she hides her yearning for true love under a protective shell. A female singer of quiet beauty and charm, with a rich chest-mix sound and a soprano extension. Must move well.
JUDY HAYNES – The younger, more ambitious, slightly scheming Haynes sister. While wholesome and adorable, she is sexy and flirty – a winning charmer whom no man can resist. Strong jazz and tap dancing needed – a major song-and-dance performer. Chest-mix.
GENERAL HENRY WAVERLY – A retired U.S. Army General, adjusting to civilian life in post-World War II America. Once a powerful leader, he now struggles to run an Inn in Vermont. He remains a man of great principle and dignity. Beneath his curmudgeonly military exterior lies a warm, compassionate man in need of family and love. Except for one line, a non-singing role.
MARTHA WATSON – Once a Broadway star, now the general’s housekeeper at the Inn, Martha has a very dry, wry, wisecracking sense of humor. Bighearted but completely unsentimental, she runs the General’s life despite his protestations. She is an irrepressible meddler, but always for what she believes to be the other guy’s best interests. A winning, appealing character-comedienne with a clarion belt voice.
SUSAN WAVERLY – The General’s granddaughter, Susan is a lovable and outgoing real kid. She is very smart, wise beyond her years, and cares deeply about her grandfather. Once bitten hard by the showbiz bug, she demonstrates everything that is winning in the ultimate child performer. She must have an excellent belt voice and be able to move well.
FEATURED ROLES
RALPH SHELDRAKE – Army buddy of Bob and Phil’s, now a major television executive with the Ed Sullivan Show. Fast-talking, New York professional. Baritone.
RITA and RHODA – Bob and Phil’s star chorus girls; they are brash, sexy, and fun, although perhaps not the smartest.
EZEKIEL FOSTER – The ultimate taciturn New Englander, he helps out at the inn and takes life at a very slow pace. Can be double-cast with the role of SNORING MAN.
MIKE – Bob and Phil’s stage manager. He tends to be over-dramatic and completely hysterical, but he gets things done. Never seen without his whistle and clipboard, which he uses to attempt to keep order. Can be double cast with the role of ED SULLIVAN ANNOUNCER.
ENSEMBLE ROLES
TESSIE – Bob and Phil’s extremely competent assistant. Can be double-cast in the role of ASSISTANT SEAMSTRESS.
JIMMY – The proprietor of “Jimmy’s Back Room,” a none-too-classy nightclub.
CIGARETTE GIRL
SNORING MAN
MRS. SNORING MAN – Can be double-cast as the role of SEAMSTRESS.
TRAIN CONDUCTOR
DANCE CAPTAIN
SEAMSTRESS
ASSISTANT SEAMSTRESS
ED SULLIVAN ANNOUNCER
REGENCY ROOM ANNOUNCER (OFFSTAGE VOICE)
SHELDRAKE’S SECRETARY (OFFSTAGE VOICE)
SOLDIERS, TRAIN PASSENGERS, INN GUESTS, CLUBGOERS, CHORUS KIDS AND PATRONS OF THE REGENCY ROOM
