The Drama Workshop is pleased to announce auditions for CHRISTMAS MY WAY: A Rat Pack Holiday Bash by David Grapes and Todd Olson.
It will be directed and musical directed by Linda Abbott and produced by Dennis Murphy.
Audition Dates:
- Sunday July 27. 6-8pm
- Monday July 28. 7-9pm
Auditions will be held at The Drama Workshop located at 3716 Glenmore Ave.
Please sign up at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094FA8A622A6FC1-57375481-christmas
Performance Dates. Performances are December 5-21, 2025. There are 10 performances over 3 weekends, including a Thursday performance the final weekend. Tech Sunday will be the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend.
Synopsis: Complete with 40 swinging hits, nothing will be silent on this night as singers serve up cool versions of Sinatra era standards and holiday favorites.
Audition Requirements
Headshots and resumes are appreciated. Please also bring your conflicts from September through December. Auditioners may be asked to read from the script. Come prepared for a short dance audition.
All characters sing. Please prepare a 32 bar musical number. Best style is “Classic American Songbook, Standards or Christmas.
Please bring music for the accompanist. No acapella singing will be accepted.
You may be asked to do a “range check” with the musical director as well.
Character Descriptions from the publisher
We may cast more than the four cast members listed below, and divide up the songs accordingly.
Man #1 – Baritone He sings many standards, should have a feel for phrasing of this distinctive vocal style, and sing harmony. He should move well; tap dance optional. He should be able to relate well to the audience and possess the charisma to bring them along on this two-hour musical journey into the world of “cool.”
Man #2 – Lyric Baritone/Tenor (sings up to G). Smooth easy vocal style. Man #2 should also have a natural and unaffected flair for comedy as he carries much of the show’s humor and lighter moments. He spends much of the show trying to learn how to be “cool.” Moves well.
Woman #1 – Mezzo soprano who can also belt. Female version of the “Rat Pack,” classy, and sophisticated. Her vocal style is based on great “torch singers” like Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, and Judy Garland. This actress sings through a wide range vocally and must also be a capable part singer. She should move well.
Woman #2 – Mezzo/Soprano who is a capable part singer. Vocally this character needs to have the big band style of the 1940’s. She should have a smile that lights up the room and be energetic, represented by celebrities like Lauren Bacall, Marilyn Monroe, Ava Gardner, and Mia Farrow. This role should be a strong dancer, and tap skills are a plus.
If you have questions, please email director Linda Abbott at labbott1@cinci.rr.com
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