EXPIRES: August 22, 2025

Performers Needed for Theatre Audition “A Backstage Christmas”

Singing Theater
Description

Seeking males and females for the “A Backstage Christmas” show. Review the details below.
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.

About the project:
Elise Garland wants a quiet Christmas, so she can focus on the holiday rush with her online marketing business. But when her son Noah is offered a stage role in “Bob Cratchit’s Toy Shoppe” at a local amusement park, she can’t say no, especially when dynamic actor Calderon Myles makes a desperate plea.
It’s a far bigger commitment than Elise realized but with Noah loving every minute, she can’t help but take on some of the holiday cheer – and take note of Cal – whose enthusiasm for the stage and the season has warmed her heart. But when she’s forced to make a decision that will not only affect Cal’s Christmas present but also his Christmas future, will it also derail a second chance for love?

Additional info:
While this is not a musical, there are roles that require some singing (Noah, the “Trio,” and Carolers). If you are interested in one of these roles, please prepare the cut of “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” as indicated (see the attachment) in the key of your choosing. Directors will have you sing it a cappella at the audition, as all the singing in the show is without piano accompaniment. (Review the detailed character descriptions below for more information about roles with singing.)

Apply, if interested.

17 Project roles
Elise Garland
30
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45.
Lead Role (in nearly every scene, many lines) Cautious, practical, and dedicated to her online marketing business. A bit of a workaholic but has a warm presence and a quick wit. She’s a young widow who is raising her son Noah on her own. She is close to her family, especially her sister, Lori.
Application deadline closed.
Calderon (Cal) Myles
35
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50.
Lead Role (in nearly every scene, many lines) A dynamic, vivacious actor. Plays the title role in Bob Cratchit’s Toy Shoppe. A leader and ‘morale booster’ backstage. He’s had a decent stage career, but he is struggling with an ailment he’s trying to hide.
Application deadline closed.
Lori Phillips
35
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50.
Supporting Role (in multiple scenes with a significant amount of lines) Elise’s sister. A busy mom who’s confident and fun, but also blunt and direct. Married to Bruce. All about Christmas.
Application deadline closed.
Rosemary Kraft
40
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60.
Supporting Role (in multiple scenes with a significant amount of lines) Director of Entertainment, Silver Ridge Park. Sardonic, cynical.
Application deadline closed.
Bruce Phillips
35
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50.
Key Featured Role (in several scenes with multiple lines) Lori’s husband. Athletic and into sports. He and Lori own Phillips Graphics.
Application deadline closed.
Barbara
40
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60.
Key Featured Role (in several scenes with multiple lines) Elise and Lori’s mom. Warm, caring. Always offering food.
Application deadline closed.
Megyn
18
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56.
Key Featured Role (in several scenes with multiple lines) Stage Manager. Always precise and one step ahead.
Application deadline closed.
Tiffany
30
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50.
Key Featured Role (in several scenes with multiple lines) Olive’s diligent stage mom.
Application deadline closed.
Doug
40
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60.
Featured Role (in a few scenes, with several lines) Veteran actor. Plays Scrooge in show.
Application deadline closed.
Sharon
40
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60.
Featured Role (in a few scenes, with several lines) Another veteran actor. Plays Scrooge’s wife in show.
Application deadline closed.
Vanessa
18
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35.
Featured Role (in a few scenes, with several lines) Another actor in the show.
Application deadline closed.
Members of Silver Ridge Dickensian Trio
18
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56.
Featured Role (in a few scenes, with several lines) Soprano (F), Alto (F), and Baritone (M), (16+, singing in three part harmony required), Members of Silver Ridge Dickensian Trio. Will sing several verses of traditional Christmas Carols.
Application deadline closed.
Gail Collins
30
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50.
Cameo Role (several lines in one scene, may be doubled with other characters) tar-struck stage mom. Desperately would like her son in Bob Cratchit’s Toy Shoppe.
Application deadline closed.
Warren
30
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50.
Cameo Role (several lines in one scene, may be doubled with other characters) Cal’s understudy.
Application deadline closed.
Carolers
18
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56.
Ensemble/Chorus Roles (will perform scene change music, also in several scenes) These actors will be other performers at Silver Ridge, or other actors in Bob Cratchit’s Toy Shoppe. They will also sing Christmas Carols for the scene changes.
Application deadline closed.
Performers
18
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56.
Ensemble/Chorus Roles (will perform scene change music, also in several scenes) These actors will be other performers at Silver Ridge, or other actors in Bob Cratchit’s Toy Shoppe. They will also sing Christmas Carols for the scene changes.
Application deadline closed.
Actors
18
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56.
Ensemble/Chorus Roles (will perform scene change music, also in several scenes) These actors will be other performers at Silver Ridge, or other actors in Bob Cratchit’s Toy Shoppe. They will also sing Christmas Carols for the scene changes.
Application deadline closed.