A reluctant search through a dusty attic becomes a journey into Christmas past for a college kid struggling to find joy in a world of negative headlines. When Kate is sent to look for a treasured family decoration, she stumbles across a box full of records and letters. Digging into these stories of Christmases long ago, Kate discovers a family legacy of strength, courage, and resillience in daunting circumstances.

AUDITION INFORMATION

Auditions are open for 7th grade through adult.
**5th and 6th graders may audition if they have attended an Inspiring Arts Summer Spotlight camp.** 
Performances  
Dec 19-21, 2024

All performances will be at Parrish Auditorium at Miami University Hamilton.
REHEARSALS
​Rehearsals will be at
The Paul George STEM Center
6856 Dimmick Rd.
Wester Chester 45069
**new Inspiring Arts location!**

Actors may be called Tues/Thurs after 5:00p & Saturdays between 10a and 2p.
Rehearsals begin October 8.

Participation fee
Students: $140
Adults (age 24+): $70
Please contact us if the participation fee is a hardship for your family.

Resources

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Details

Singing/Acting Videos due
Monday, September 30 at 5:00p.
Video submission details below

Dance Auditions and Callbacks
**You will receive an invitation by Tuesday evening (Oct. 1)
if we need to see you at dance and/or callbacks
Thursday, October 3.
In person at the STEM Center, 6956 Dimmick Rd.
AUDITION REGISTRATION
Click the link below to fill out the Audition Registration. Once you submit your registration, you will receive a link for the official Audition Form and the required audition monologues.

Character List

Kate: a 21-year-old college student disillusioned by the world who wants nothing to do with celebrating Christmas; she is sarcastic and cynical while being loveable. She is unprepared for the many emotional experiences she is witnessing and is surprised by her own vulnerability.  A strong, honest actress who carries the show.   

Family Members/Letter Writers
(each is Kate's age; represents a generation of Kate’s family.) 
  Caroline: Pioneer mother of an infant; lost her husband and young son.  
Jonathan: Caroline’s son; a Civil War soldier. No solo singing.
William: Jonathan’s son. A recent law grad. Dance required.
Audrey: William’s fiance. She is sweet, charming. Dance required.  
Helen: William/Audrey’s daughter WWI nurse. 
Frank: Helen’s son. A WWII soldier. Dance required
Mary: Frank’s wife. Dance required. 
Carol: 1960’s College student, Grandma’ of the first scene as a young adult

Other Characters
Henry W. Longfellow: historic author, widower and loving father 
Charlie: Longfellow’s son and friend of Jonathan
Alice, Edith, Anna: Longfellow’s daughters Ages 14, 12, 10

Modern Family
Grandma (Carol)
Grandpa
Mom
Dad
Younger Brother

VIDEO SUBMISSION

Please record your song and monologue as two separate files. We prefer to see you from the waist up on a simple, plain background with good lighting, and in a fairly quiet location. You will upload your videos to YouTube, make them "unlisted," and include the link on your Audition Form.

MONOLOGUE

  • ​You will receive the monologues after your submit your audition registration form. 
  • This does not have to be memorized, but you should be familiar enough with it to act without staring at the paper the whole time. ​​

SONG

  •  Choose and prepare 1-2 minutes of a Broadway-style song that highlights your vocal range.
  • This should be memorized, and should show off your acting skills.
  • We prefer you to use an accompaniment. Please make sure that your voice can be heard over the track.

DANCE

  • No preparation necessary. Not everyone who auditions will be needed for a dance audition. You will receive an invitation if we need to see you dance.. 
  • ​At the dance audition, you will learn a short dance with our choreographers, and have a chance to show us what you can do! We are looking for confidence and poise, as well as dance ability.  
  • Please wear clothes and shoes you can dance in. If you don't have dance shoes, please bring socks.​
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