AUDITIONS: Irving Berlin's "White Christmas"

Name: AUDITIONS: Irving Berlin's "White Christmas"
Start: 2025-10-06T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-07T21:00:00-05:00
Location: 400 Rose Park Dr, Tyler, TX, United States, Texas 75702

Schedule

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 07 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 pm

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Location

400 Rose Park Dr, Tyler, TX, United States, Texas 75702 | Tyler, TX

AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD: Oct 6th at 7:00PM and Oct 7th at 7:00PM at Tyler Civic Theatre.
WHAT'S THE PLAY ABOUT?
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.
WHO IS DIRECTING?
Our production of White Christmas will be Directed/Music Directed by Nicholas Sheffield, with Assistant Music Direction provided by Kimberly Earnhardt Lee and choreography by Michaela Ellis.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
TCTC seeks male and female actors, singers, and dancers of all ethnicities, ages 9 to 60+ for this production.
WHAT ROLES ARE AVAILABLE?
Bob Wallace (Male, 35-40): A former army captain and half of the song-and-dance duo Wallace and Davis, Bob is a world-wise, cynical yet charming individual with a strong sense of loyalty and duty. He falls for Betty, the elder of the Haynes sisters. His key songs include "Happy Holidays," "White Christmas," "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep," and "How Deep is the Ocean."
Phil Davis (Male, 30-35): Phil, the other half of the duo, is Bob's complete opposite - a fun-loving, adventurous, and somewhat mischievous individual who's always on the lookout for a good time and romance. He's instantly smitten with Judy Haynes. His main songs include "The Best Things Happen While You're Dancing," "Sisters (Reprise)," "I Love a Piano," and "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep."
Betty Haynes (Female, 30-35): Betty is the older Haynes sister. She's independent, pragmatic, and protective of her younger sister Judy. Despite her skepticism, she finds herself falling for Bob. Her featured songs include "Sisters," "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep," "Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me," and "How Deep is the Ocean."
Judy Haynes (Female, 25-30): Judy is the more vivacious and adventurous of the Haynes sisters. She's a romantic at heart and often the driving force behind many of their decisions, including the one to follow Bob and Phil to Vermont. Her key songs include "Sisters," "The Best Things Happen While You're Dancing," "I Love a Piano," and "Snow."
General Henry Waverly (Male, 50-60): The General is a stern, authoritative figure with a gruff exterior but a kind and caring heart. He's the owner of the failing Vermont Inn and was the commanding officer of Bob and Phil during World War II. He doesn't have any solo songs, but his character plays a significant role in the plot.
Martha Watson (Female, 45-50): Martha is the General's lovable and nosy housekeeper. She's a Broadway performer in retirement and still has a flair for the dramatic. She has a heart of gold and only wants what's best for the General. Her main songs include "Let Me Sing and I'm Happy" and "Falling Out of Love Can Be Fun."
Susan Waverly (Female, 9-12): Susan is the General's curious and intelligent granddaughter with dreams of becoming a performer. She's wise beyond her years but still has a childlike innocence about her. She sings "Let Me Sing and I'm Happy."
Ed Sullivan Show Announcer/ Mike Nulty/ Regency Room Announcer (Male, Off-Stage Voice-taped)
Snoring Man/Ezekiel Foster/Quintet* (Male, 30-50)
Also seeking Chorus Parts and/or Specialties to play the following: Rita, Rhoda, Tessie, Jimmy, Quintet*, Mrs. Snoring Man, Train Conductor, “Let me Sing and I’m Happy” Specialty (4), Sheldrake’s Secretary (Offstage Voice–taped), and the Regency Room Dancers (3)
WHERE WILL AUDITIONS BE HELD?
All auditions and rehearsals will be in person at the Tyler Civic Theatre.
WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE FOR THE AUDITION?
Those auditioning are asked to prepare 32 measures of a Broadway/Jazz style song to be sung with recorded accompaniment. A sound system will be available for the playing of background tracks, but there will not be an accompanist available. A Capella Auditions will not be allowed.

Please be prepared for “cold-readings” from the script and dress for movement (no jeans, sandals, flip flops, etc.) as there will be a short dance combination taught as part of the audition.
WHEN WILL REHEARSALS BE HELD?
Rehearsals will begin Monday, October 6th and will generally run Monday-Friday 6:00-9 PM. Adjustments may be made according to the needs of the cast.
WHAT DATES WILL THE SHOW RUN?
Production dates are December 12-14 and December 18-21, 2025 (with matinee performances on Saturdays.)
**Please bring any known scheduling conflicts to your audition. **
If you have any questions, please contact the theatre at 903-592-0561 or via email at [email protected].