Auditions Announced for ALL IS CALM, THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 at Dayton Theatre Guild

Open audition notice for ALL IS CALM, THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914
by Peter Rothstein
with Musical arrangements by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. Takach

Auditions will be held Mon & Tue, Oct 5 & 6, 2015, starting at 7:00 pm both nights.
Production Dates: Nov 20-Dec 6, 2015

The Dayton Theatre Guild at the Caryl D. Philip TheatreScape
430 Wayne Ave, Dayton OH, 45410
937-278-5993 — www.daytontheatreguild.org

Directed by Kathy Mola
Music Directed by David McKibben
Produced by Barbara Jorgensen

The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music and peace. This is a remarkable true story, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it.

Casting Requirements:

• The directors are looking for 16-20 men (appearing ages 18 to 55) for this unique ensemble piece of musical theatre.
  
• This work consists of 28 Celtic ballads, patriotic music and Christmas carols from the period and 29 monologues taken directly from the journals and letters of the men who were there.
  
• The entire show is done 4 part men’s a cappella chorus. There are some solos throughout the piece
  
• Please prepare 32 bars of a Christmas or Folk song of your choice to be sung a cappella. (pitch can be provided)
  
• Also, be prepared to sing one of the following a cappella:
  
  • Tenors: 1 verse of “O Holy Night” in E flat in French or English
    
  • Bases: 1 verse of “Silent Night” in B flat in German or English
• For those interested in speaking roles there will be some cold readings.
• This piece requires a broad range of dialects. (British, Scottish, German, Irish, Italian, French
• A résumé and headshot are not required but are appreciated
• Please provide a list of all known conflicts between Oct. 7th and Dec. 6th 2015.
• You need only attend one night, but are welcome at both. If you cannot attend either audition date, contact the director, Kathy Mola, at kmola@hotmail.com to arrange a separate time
• For further inquiries also contact Kathy

The show runs weekends Nov 20-Dec 6, 2015
First Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm
Second & Third Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 5pm, Sunday 3pm

For more information, including auditions, see http://www.daytontheatreguild.org/