Auditions

WHAT
Seeking male and female dancers/tap dancers who can sing to fill lead, supporting and ensemble roles. There is one male non-singing/dancing role and one role for a young male who can sing and appears age 10-12. There will be a light rehearsal schedule the remainder of September with a heavier schedule in October and November.See casting below.

WHEN
Monday, September 16 @ 6 or 7pm
OR
Tuesday, September 17 @ 6 or 7 pm

WHERE
The Belmont Theatre
27 South Belmont Street, York, PA
Enter main lobby early to fill out audition form.

Director: René Staub
Assistant Director: Michael Daiuto
Choreographer: Sarah Logsdon
Vocal Director: Chloe Braden

PREPARATION
Vocals: Prepare 16-32 bars of a Broadway song that best shows your range and vocal talent in the style of the show. Supply accompaniment on your cell phone. A bluetooth speaker will be provided. No Acapella.

Dance: Dress comfortably and be prepared to dance.Bring tap shoes if you have them.You will be taught a dance combination and be asked if you tap dance.There are several tap numbers in the show as well as other styles dance.

VIDEO SUBMISSION
We prefer an in-person audition, but if it is not possible, please email video to rene@thebelmont.org by September 17. Video should include vocal as well as a dance combination utilizing tap.

SYNOPSIS
The beloved film classic comes to the stage in a charming crowd-pleaser featuring one glorious Irving Berlin number after another, each celebrating a different holiday. The film one an Academy Award for the song White Christmas for being the best original song in 1943.

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!

ACCOLADES
1943 Academy Award for Best Original Song (White Christmas)

Nominee: 2017 Tony Award for Best Choreography

Nominee: 2017 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Choreography

ROLE DESCRIPTIONS

JIM HARDY
-Male Lead
-Baritone
-Should appear to be in his 30’s
-Should know how to move well/tap dance

A perfomer/singer/song writer eager to leave showbiz behind for a simpler life on a farm in Connecticut.

TED HANOVER
-Male Lead
-Baritone
-Should appear to be in his 30’s
-Should be a strong tapper

Jim’s best friend and performing partner; a charming ladies’ man looking for his big break

LINDA MASON
-Female Lead
-Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano (Belt/Mix)
-Should appear to be in her 30’s
-Strong Dancer with tap

She is a school teacher in Connecticut with the hidden talents of a singer and dancer.

LILA DIXON
-Female Supporting
-Mezzo-Soprano (High Belt)
-Should appear to be in her 30’s
-Strong Dancer with tap

She is a determined performer and Jim’s mismatched fiancée.

LOUISE BADGER
–Female Supporting
-Mezzo-Soprano, Alto (Belt)
-Should appear to be in her late thirties/forties
-Strong Dancer with tap

She is the local “fix it” woman; tough, no nonsense and extremely perceptive

DANNY
-Male
-Featured
-Spoken
-He should appear to be in his thirties to fifties.

He is Jim, Ted and Lila’s agent

CHARLIE WINSLOW
-Male
-Featured
-Treble/Boy Soprano
-Should appear to be age 10-12

He is a precocious bank messenger.

ENSEMBLE
-Large number of males and females needed
-Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass
-We are seeking dancers/tappers.
-Also strong character actors to fill supporting roles.