Ben & Friends 4th Annual Christmas Celebration

What: Ben Macy, a Prosser-based professional musician, is looking for performers to join him for this annual holiday tradition

Who: Vocal, instrumental, dramatic, dance, and other performers

When: Sunday, Sept 29 at 6:30 PM

Where: The Green Room at Princess Theatre

How: Choose a holiday song and bring sheet music or the key you want to perform it in or prepare a non-musical piece to perform

Also: Jeremy Erickson is the vocal director. Participants are required to attend three rehearsals (dates to be determined), dress rehearsal on Dec. 5, and both shows, Dec 6 & 7.

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Elf the Musical

What: Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious, fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity.

Who: Ages 6 through adult; please see note in “When” regarding children under age 16

When: Monday, Sept 30 and Tuesday, Oct 1; doors open at 6 PM; required meeting at 6:15 PM for parents/guardians of children under the age of 16; auditions will begin at 7 PM, with auditionees called in the order in which they submit completed audition forms. **We recommend that children arrive early so that they can audition earlier in the evening.

Where: The Green Room at Princess Theatre

How: Prepare a 32-bar cut of a Broadway song; pop music from the radio is not acceptable; bring sheet music or an instrumental track. Dress appropriately to learn and demonstrate a dance taught by the choreographer.

Also:

• Auditionees need to attend only one night.

•  Those auditioning for lead roles may be asked to do cold readings.

• Rehearsals will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays from 6:30 - 9:30 PM. In the beginning, not everyone will be called for every rehearsal; participants should anticipate later nights closer to production. If additional rehearsals are needed, they will be on Sunday afternoons. 

• Performances will be December 13, 14, 15 (matinee), 20, 21, and 22 (matinee)

• Christopher Rosselli, director; Kristine Perales, choreographer; Shauna Peters, musical director; Gabriel Sadzewicz, conductor

 

Roles:

• Buddy: Born a human but raised at the North Pole as a Christmas Elf, Buddy is eager to find his place in the world. He is a child at heart and that child-like curiosity makes him both endearing and gets him into trouble. Male, age 25 to 35; vocal range Ab2 to C5.

• Jovie: Buddy's girlfriend, she works at Macy's and has a bit of a cynical outlook on life and love because of the men she's dated. She is caught off guard by Buddy's genuinely big heart. Female, age 25 to 30; vocal range G3 to D5.

• Walter: Buddy's workaholic father is a children's book writer but lacks any of the childlike spirit that Buddy has. He is selfish, tense, and generally angry with life. Male, age 55 to 65; vocal range A2 to G4.

• Emily: Walter's wife, though sweet and willing to take in Buddy, she thinks he is crazy at first and wishes her husband would spend more time with the family. Female, age 40 to 50; vocal range F3 to Eb5.

• Michael: Buddy's stepbrother who is excited to have a new friend and brother. Unlike his mother, he doesn't take much convincing to have Christmas spirit, but like his mother, he wishes his father would spend more time with the family. Male, age 12 to 16; vocal range F3 to G5.

• Deb: Walter's secretary who takes an instant liking to Buddy simply for the novelty of it. Though she aims to please and is a bit of a suck-up, she feels under appreciated. Female, age 25 to 55; vocal range D4 to Eb5.

• Manager: A heavy-set manager at Macy's, he is a good, friendly guy just trying to do his job and get by. Male, age 35 to 40; vocal range B2 to F#4.

• Greenway: Walter's boss; he is what Walter will become if he continues down the path he is on. A tyrannical, workaholic who cares nothing about the people around him or who work for him. Male, age 55 to 65.

• Santa: Just another working man who loves his job and Christmas, but also likes to kick back and watch the game when a rare opportunity arises. He is a natural storyteller. Male, age 65 to 80; vocal range A2 to E4.

• Chadwick and Matthews: They are Walter's right-hand men and are desperate to keep their jobs. Male, ages 35 to 50.

• Ensemble: The ensemble includes Mrs. Claus, Elves, Charlie, Tiara, Mr. Narwhal, Teenager, Employees, Security Guards, Customers, Saleswoman, Store Elves, Fake Santas, Boy, Mother, Policemen, Sarah, Jim, Vendor, Waitress, Charlotte, Man, Woman.

 

Questions? Please email crosselli@ProsserPrincess.com

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