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| Created Date | September 07, 2022 | |
| Expiration Date | October 07, 2022 | |
| Posted by | Administrator | |
| Country | United States | |
| State | Illinois | |
| City | Chicago | |
| Location | Chicago | |
| Project Type | Non-Equity Audition | |
| Project Title | The Christmas Schooner | |
Description:
Open call auditions for the cast of The Christmas Schooner to presented December 2-11, 2022. A warm-hearted and family-oriented musical that tells the true story of the schooner that brought Christmas trees from northern Michigan to Chicago at the turn of the last century. A stirring tale of courage, love and loss, The Christmas Schooner reminds us of tradition, family and the contributions of those who choose to come to our shores with their ethnic heritage intact - all enhanced by a beautiful original score.
The Drama Group promotes diversity in casting. Actors of all backgrounds ethnicities, ages, sizes, racial identities, physical abilities, gender identities (and/or non-conforming) are encouraged to audition.
Full description available at: www.dramagroup.org/shows/the-christmas-schooner-musical
Seeking strong actors/singers of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, age ranges and abilities - including children.
Principals:
Young Karl Stossel, age 8-11 in appearance
Teenage Karl Stossel, age: late teen
Captain Peter Stossel, age 35-50
Alma Stossel, age 25-45
Grandfather Gustav Stossel, age 55-80 (requires German dialect)
Principal sailors Rudy, Oskar and Steve, age 20-60
The Storytellers (ensemble) Diverse ensemble members who sing and play multiple roles.
Full character descriptions available at www.dramagroup.org/audition-info-2022-2023
Auditions will be held at Milord Theater, 330 W. 202nd St., Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Rehearsals begin October 8 and are held M,W,F evenings and Sunday afternoons.
Please prepare to sing, and come with sheet music for, a musical theater selection in your primary vocal range. Readings will be held from the script.
