Thank you for your interest in the auditions for our new musical. The performance schedule is as follows. To be considered for a role, you must commit to all six performances.
Thursday, December 16, 7 pm
Friday, December 17, 7 pm
Saturday, December 18, 3 pm & 7 pm
Sunday, December 19, 3 pm & 7pm
The musical is based on actual people and events during World War I in America. The ultimate goal of the production will be to share the true hope of Christmas – that in the midst of the darkness and turmoil of our world, God sent Jesus, Emmanuel – God with us! Thus, as we trust Him, we are never alone.
CAST OF CHARACTERS (in order of appearance)
ANNA, a young (18-22) factory worker at the A.C. Gilbert Company
A CHORUS of factory workers and residents of New Haven, Connecticut
ROBERT, a young (18-25) factory worker at the A.C. Gilbert Company and brother of Mary Gilbert
MILDRED, the A.C. Gilbert Company Floor Supervisor and trusted employee of A.C. Gilbert
A.C. GILBERT, – THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST – visionary inventor of the Erector Set toy and America’s Greatest Toy Maker
MARY, wife of A.C. Gilbert, a partner to her husband in life and business – a strong, independent woman and leader
JUNIOR, young son (child) of A.C. & Mary Gilbert
WOODROW WILSON, President of the United States (non-singing role)
BAKER, Secretary of War (limited singing)
REDFIELD, Secretary of Commerce (limited singing)
HOUSTON, Secretary of Agriculture (non-singing)
DANIELS, Secretary of Navy (non-singing)
WILSON, Secretary of Labor (non-singing)
In addition to these “named” roles, there are several brief singing solos that will be cast from the auditions.
There will also be some dance in the show as well. If you have dance experience and are interested in performing in the show, please send an email to worshiparts@firstfields.org
PREPARING TO AUDITION
On the Men and Women audition tabs, you can listen to the brief songs and see the acting scenes you are asked to prepare for the audition. There is a recording of the songs being sung, as well as the piano accompaniment for you to prepare with. You will sing with these same exact tracks at the audition.
For singing or acting roles, you may choose to prepare as many of the pieces below as you’d like – from one selection to all of them.
IMPORTANT: While these audition cuts are from specific characters and songs in the show, it is very likely that you will be cast in a different role or solo singing assignment than these audition pieces. Please also realize that there are a limited number of solos and roles available – not everyone can be cast in a specific role. However, the CHORUS of the show is a vital and important part of the story and the show. No auditions are required for the CHORUS.
REHEARSALS: A detailed rehearsal schedule for the Cast will be available soon after the Cast is announced. Rehearsals will begin in late October and increase in frequency in November and December on weeknights and a few weekend dates. We do our best to accommodate everyone’s busy schedules, but – cast members must commit to be at rehearsals once we map out the schedule. If you are already busy most evenings and weekends with commitments in November/December, it’s probably best not to audition.
CHORUS REHEARSALS:
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm on the following dates:
November 3, November 10, November 17, December 1
CAST & CHORUS – The period between December 6-15 leading up to the performances will have numerous rehearsal calls and later evenings. These will be announced well in advance.
WOMEN – SONGS FOR AUDITION (Choose as many as you like)
Auditions for Canceling Christmas 