Tafe

Rented Christmas, The Musical

IF you are unable to make an audition date please email info@tafepa.org for an alternate date

Must be 7 or older to audition. Performances: December 8, 9, & 10

Auditions will consist of:

Cold reads. No preparation needed. We will provide sides (sections of the script) for you to act at auditions.

Singing: Please prepare the appropriate selections provided. Anyone aged 13 and up should prepare selection A. (Please prepare the entire song) Ages 12 and under, please prepare selection B. (At auditions we will provide accompaniment for both pieces — the instrumental version.)

Movement: We will do some rhythmic warmups. No dance ability required, and no preparation needed.

SHOW SYNOPSIS
John Dale, a middle-aged bachelor and prominent businessman, has a challenging job for Anne Weston, proprietor of the local rent shop. He wants to rent a Christmas— not just a tree and Christmas carols, but complete with a wife, a family, and all of the happiness for which he has been secretly longing. This show is certain to deliver a warm holiday treat.

NEEDED:
Adults: 4 F, 3 M
Teens: 3 F, 2 M
Childre: 2-6

Plus staff and crew.

CHARACTERS:
Anne Weston Adult Female - Owns A Rent Shop

Jimmy Late Teens To Young Adult - Part-Time Employee At The Shop, One Of The “Rented” Orphans 

Danielle Mid-Teens To Young Adult - Helper At The Shop

John Dale Adult Male- Prominent Businessman

Briggs Adult Male - John’s Butler, Husband Of Martha

Martha Adult Female - Housekeeper, Wife Of Briggs

Jean Female Teen - “Rented” Orphan

Cynthia Female Teen - “Rented” Orphan

Willie Male Child - “Rented” Orphan

Lettie Female Child - “Rented” Orphan

Alice Lindsey Adult Female - Matron In Charge Of The Orphanage

Tom Young Teen- Paperboy And Caroler From The Orphanage

Benjamin Whitford Adult Male - John’s Neighbor

Sarah Whitford Adult Female - Benjamin’s Wife

Orphans, Carolers, And Shoppers

Also needed: Staff and Crew ages 7-Adult

General Audition Information:

An audition is one of the first pieces of a production. Whether this is your first audition or your hundredth, we would love to have you, no experience is required. Every theatre and director will do things a little differently. For main stage shows here at TAFE, everyone interested in being involved in any capacity needs to fill out an audition form. There’s no need to prep any lines, just bring yourself and a list of availability during the rehearsal period. Children under 18 must bring their parents as well.

We will call you back to read and audition with a group. This means that the first person at auditions may not be the first person to audition, as they may not fit into the group being auditioned first. We do try to take younger kids first when and if possible.

Audition material will be provided for you. Helpers are available for those who need help reading. You may leave as soon as you read unless you are asked to read again. We try to give everyone an equal amount of time so you can expect to have some wait time – we encourage all to bring a book/homework! First-timers and experienced performers all receive the same consideration. Feel free to ask questions and visit with the other parents and people auditioning.

TAFE is an educationally oriented community theatre, thus our focus is on people of all ages both in the show and in the audience. GOOD SHOW!