AUDITIONS
We are committed to inclusive, diverse casting. We believe that all performers, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, disability, race, color, national origin, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law, should have the opportunity to audition for our roles. Please see our Statement on Diversity & Inclusion. If you have any questions or require any reasonable accommodation, please let us know at info@caryplayers.org.
It’s a Wonderful Life
A Live Radio Play
Adapted by Philip Grecian.
Based on the film by Frank Capra.
It’s a Wonderful Life is based on the story The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern
Directed by Toni Schloss
Music Direction by Darylene Hecht
Stage Manager - Anna-Grace Medlin
The PROM is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide, 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York NY 10036 www.theatricalrights.com
ABOUT THE SHOW:
The production reimagines the beloved film as a live radio broadcast, filled with nostalgic holiday songs, vintage commercials, and more. As in the classic film, the story follows George Bailey, the kindest man in Bedford Falls, who is selfless to a fault: when George begins to question if his good deeds have made a difference in the world, a guardian angel descends to show him precisely how much his kindness has been worth.
AUDITION INFORMATION:
For auditions:
Please prepare a one- to two-minute monologue that highlights your spoken vocal capabilities and range. Keep in mind that this show is presented as a radio play, therefore the vocalizations - how you sound - are the focus, as opposed to visual appearance.
Additionally, please be prepared to sing a verse or excerpt of a Christmas carol of your choosing. An accompanist will be provided, so please bring printed sheet music for your piece. Note that we do not expect all cast members to be able to sing, nor to sing well - but we want to be able to discern capabilities for certain aspects of the show.
If time allows we will also read sides from the show; these will be provided.
Bring a completed audition form and conflict calendar with you. Mark all conflicts on the calendar, even if it is marked as off. A parent or guardian must sign the audition form for anyone under 18.
Headshots and resumes are welcome but not required. We will take a photo of you upon arrival.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Auditions: Thursday or Friday, September 10th or 11th at the Cary Arts Center. (101 Dry Avenue).
We will have two audition sessions per night: 6:45 pm and 8:15 pm. Please arrive by 6:30 pm to check in for the 6:45 audition, or by 8:00 pm for the 8:15 audition. There are no pre-sign-ups - just show up at the session of your choosing.
Callbacks: Monday, September 14th at 6:30 pm
Read Through & Kick Off Meal: Monday, October 19th at 6:30 pm
Rehearsals: Generally rehearsals will be Monday through Thursday evenings, 6:30 to 9:30 pm; not all cast members will need to be at all rehearsals. As we progress, we may also include some Saturday afternoons, or potentially a Friday evening or two.
Performances: There will be four performances over the course of a single weekend: December 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th. The show on Saturday December 5th will be a noon show (due to Town of Cary activities), and the Sunday October 6th will be 3:00 pm matinee.
CASTING:
All actors over the age of 12 (there are several children’s parts), all ethnicities, abled and disabled are encouraged to audition.
Note: In reference to the character descriptions below – the characters in this show are on the binary and written with he/him or she/her pronouns, as you will see in the descriptions. However, we seek to be as inclusive as possible and ask gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to list on the audition form the roles they most identify with. Roles will be open for consideration of actors of all ethnicities. Also, the ages are relative and should not discourage anyone from auditioning for the role they desire.
Additionally, we will be casting for several foley (sound) artists. The sound effects for the production, presented as a radio play, will be performed live, on-stage, by the foley artists. The foley crew will have no lines, but will be critical to the success of the show - the audience is typically fascinated by how the sound effects are created.
We are committed to inclusive, diverse casting. We believe that all performers, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, disability, race, color, national origin, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law, should have the opportunity to audition for our roles. For every role, we will consider all qualified performers who submit. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, we will not discriminate against any performer based on any protected characteristic. Actors of all culturally diverse backgrounds will be considered for all roles. If you have any questions or require any reasonable accommodation, please let us know at info@caryplayers.org.
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
Note: the characters listed here will be doubled/multi-roled as shown in most cases, at a minimum; however, the characters assigned to each actor can vary and will depend on the individual actors and their vocalization capabilities. In other words, the roles as listed below can and probably will change to some degree as the show is cast. Click here for a full list of individual characters and descriptions.
George Bailey
The Boss | Freddy | Chairman
Joseph | Sheriff | Man
Clarence Oddbody | Mr. Potter | Announcer
Young George | Tommy
Young Harry | Young Peter Bailey
Young Mary | Zuzu
Young Violet | Janie
Mr. Gower | Mr. Bailey | Uncle Billy
Tilly | Violet Brick | Secretary
Mrs. Bailey | Mrs. Hatch
Harry Bailey | Nick | Bert the Cop
Ernie Bishop | Mr. Martini | Marty Hatch | Carter
Mary Hatch-Bailey | Hortense
AUDITION MATERIALS
Please download and complete an audition form and a conflict calendar. Resumes and headshots are welcome but not required.
