CAST LIST - WHITE CHRISTMAS

We wish to thank everyone who auditioned this past week. The casting process is always filled with difficult choices due to the wealth of talent we have in our region. Congratulations to all who were cast, and if you were not, please consider auditioning on December 12^th & 13^th for our winter production of “Oliver!”

Rehearsals begin Monday, October 3^rd at 6:30 PM in the Chanhassen HS Choir Room starting with a kickoff meeting and introductions. More details will follow this week.

***PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE CAST LIST CAREFULLY ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM – YOUR NAME MAY APPEAR MULTIPLE TIMES***

For questions, clarifications, or to decline a role, please email bcoldwell1@gmail.com or phone 612.239.2183.

Thank You,

Bill, Joan, Katy, and the entire production team of White Christmas

CAST LIST - Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS

Bob Wallace - Tom Keenan

Phil Davis - Kyle Szarzynski

Betty Haynes - Emily Jansen

Judy Haynes - Theresa Stecker

General Waverly - Tom Rolloff

Martha Watson - Martha Keenan

Susan Waverly - Taylor Mechtel / Caroline Pernat

Ralph Sheldrake - Andy Turner

Rita & Rhoda - Stacie Jensen & Hannah Weinberg

Ezekiel Foster - Richard Strosahl

Mike - TJ Kegel

Tessie (Bob’s Asst) - Jenny Boothroyd

Seamstress - Dianne Strandberg

Assistant Seamstress - Kathe Matthews

Sullivan/Regency Announcer - Mark Taintor

Train Conductor - Guthrie Horgan

ENSEMBLE (see detailed list of songs/scenes below)

Nicole Allen

Max Avalos

Gillian Barrow

Jenny Boothroyd

Alexandra Buck

Robyn Chargo

Matthew Duffy

Laura Hafermann

Guthrie Horgan

Stacie Jensen

Jennifer Koenen

Tom Kocka

Kathe Matthews

Kristen Matthews

Katie Morton

Kelly Morton

Dan Nelson

Joel Peterson

Julie Peterson

Stefany Pratt

Dillon Quinn

France Roberts

Mia Rogneby

Kelly Schleper

Sarah Schrimpf

Jessica Schue

Hailey Sowden

Michelle Stecker

Eryn Stennes

Dianne Strandberg

Katy Stromberg

Mark Taintor

Bob Thomas

Carol Thomas

Andy Turner

Lindsey Turner

Dave Vandergriff

Ron Vickery

Serra Vickery

Hannah Weinberg

Kitty West-McCallion

SCENE 1 - WWII WAR FRONT (Bob, Phil, Sheldrake, General)

Soldiers:

Max Avalos

Guthrie Horgan

TJ Kegel

Tom Kocka

Dan Nelson

Joel Peterson

Dillon Quinn

France Roberts

Mark Taintor

Dave Vandergriff

Ron Vickery

#4 - HAPPY HOLIDAYS/LET YOURSELF GO (Song & Dance Number, Bob & Phil)

Dancer-Singers:

Nicole Allen

Max Avalos

Laura Hafermann

Joel Peterson

Julie Peterson

Dillon Quinn

France Roberts

Kelly Schleper

Sarah Schrimpf

Jessica Schue

Hailey Sowden

Eryn Stennes

Katy Stromberg

Andy Turner

Dave Vandergriff

Hannah Weinberg

Singer-Movers:

Gillian Barrow

Alexandra Buck

Jenny Boothroyd

Robyn Chargo

Guthrie Horgan

Stacie Jensen

TJ Kegel

Tom Kocka

Kelly Morton

Stefany Pratt

Michelle Stecker

Mark Taintor

Lindsey Turner

Kitty West-McCallion

#7 - THE BEST THINGS HAPPEN (Phil & Judy's Dance Number at Jimmy’s)

Quintet Singers: Gillian Barrow, Robyn Chargo, Kelly Morton, Joel Peterson, Mark Taintor

Featured Dancers: Max Avalos, France Roberts, Jessica Schue, Katy Stromberg

Other Club Patrons:

Rita & Rhoda (Stacie Jensen/Hannah Weinberg)

Nicole Allen

Alexandra Buck

Ron Vickery

Sarah Vickery

#8 – SNOW (Solo and Chorus Song on the Train to Vermont)

Mr. Snoring Man (soloist) – Mark Taintor

Mrs. Snoring Man (soloist) – Gillian Barrow

Train Kids: Matthew Duffy, Taylor Mechtel/Caroline Pernat, Mia Rogneby

Train Passengers:

Nicole Allen

Max Avalos

Jenny Boothroyd

Alexandra Buck

Robyn Chargo

TJ Kegel

Jennifer Koenen

Kathe Matthews

Kristen Matthews

Dan Nelson

Katie Morton

Kelly Morton

Joel Peterson

Stefany Pratt

Dillon Quinn

France Roberts

Sarah Schrimpf

Michelle Stecker

Dianne Strandberg

Bob Thomas

Carol Thomas

Andy Turner

Lindsey Turner

Dave Vandergriff

Ron Vickery

Serra Vickery

Kitty West-McCallion

#9D & 10 – VOCAL WARM-UP & LET ME SING (motion accompanying Martha’s song)

Chorus Gang:

Nicole Allen

Max Avalos

Alexandra Buck

Laura Hafermann

Stacie Jensen (Rita)

Joel Peterson

Julie Peterson

Dillon Quinn

France Roberts

Kelly Schleper

Sarah Schrimpf

Hailey Sowden

Michelle Stecker

Jessica Schue

Eryn Stennes

Katy Stromberg (Dance Captain)

Lindsey Turner

Hannah Weinberg (Rhoda)

Dave Vandergriff

#13 - BLUE SKIES (Bob’s Song & Dance Number)

Dancer-Singers:

Nicole Allen

Max Avalos

Alexandra Buck

Laura Hafermann

Stacie Jensen

Julie Peterson

France Roberts

Kelly Schleper

Sarah Schrimpf

Jessica Schue

Hailey Sowden

Michelle Stecker

Eryn Stennes

Katy Stromberg

Lindsey Turner

Hannah Weinberg

Singer-Movers:

Gillian Barrow

Jenny Boothroyd

Robyn Chargo

Guthrie Horgan

Tom Kocka

Katie Morton

Kelly Morton

Dan Nelson

Joel Peterson

Stefany Pratt

Dillon Quinn

Mark Taintor

Andy Turner

Dave Vandergriff

Serra Vickery

Kitty West-McCallion

#15 - I LOVE A PIANO (Phil & Judy Dance Number, w/ Tap)

Intro (Kids): Matthew Duffy, Taylor Mechtel/Caroline Pernat, Mia Rogneby

Female Vocal Trio: Gillian Barrow, Robyn Chargo, Kelley Morton

Tappers:

Max Avalos

Laura Hafermann

Julie Peterson

France Roberts

Kelly Schleper

Sarah Schrimpf

Jessica Schue

Hailey Sowden

Eryn Stennes

Katy Stromberg

Hannah Weinberg

Kitty West-McCallion

#18 - LOVE YOU DIDN’T DO RIGHT BY ME (Betty solo at the Regency Club)

Club Patrons:

Tom Keenan (Bob)

Kathe Matthews

Dianne Strandberg

Bob Thomas

Carol Thomas

Ron Vickery

Sarah Vickery

#19 - THE OLD MAN (Bob’s plea to the 151^st Division)

Soldiers (off stage):

Max Avalos

Guthrie Horgan

TJ Kegel

Tom Kocka

Dan Nelson

Joel Peterson

Dillon Quinn

France Roberts

Kyle Szarzynski (Phil)

Mark Taintor

Bob Thomas

Andy Turner (Sheldrake)

Dave Vandergriff

Ron Vickery

#22 - THE OLD MAN – REPRISE (Offstage – same as #19, except Phil/Sheldrake on stage)

#24 - WHITE CHRISTMAS – ENTIRE CAST

#25 – BOWS - ENTIRE CAST

#26 – FINALE: I’VE GOT MY LOVE TO KEEP ME WARM – ENTIRE CAST

Are you ready for White Christmas Auditions???!!

Hey all you CVFT-ers and CVFT-er Wannabees.... Katy, Joan and I are super jazzed up for auditions! We hope you are too!

People often ask "How can I best prepare for my audition?" The answers are pretty simple:

- READ THE AUDITION INFORMATION HERE: http://cvft.org/auditions.htm. That way, you can audition for something that fits you. If you're 16, don't expect to be cast as Betty. If you're 60 - sorry - Bob is 40, max. We've listed the ages, vocal ranges, and other character information on the audition profile so that YOU can audition for the part that BEST fits YOU and your abilities.

- Make sure you pick a song that is IN YOUR RANGE and shows off your ability! You want to dazzle us, not baffle us. It's best to have a familiar song that we would know - say, a show tune! That way, we have an idea of how well you're singing it. If it's some obscure, minor-key-whatever, we'll have no idea what to think.

- Bring simple piano accompaniment: Sometimes people bring really difficult pieces. Alice is a wonderful accompanist, but it's not fair to ask her to read something cold that is really difficult. And the goal is to ACCOMPANY YOU so YOU CAN SHINE! She'll have a better chance of accomplishing this if the song is familiar and simple.

- It's best to MEMORIZE your musical piece. that way, we can see your facial expressions when you sing, rather than have your face buried in the sheet music. Remember, we only want about a minute of singing - that should be easy enough to memorize for an audition!

Finally - remember - this is an amateur production. Our goal in an audition is to make you feel comfortable and relaxed, and to treat everyone fairly. So come prepared, be confident, but if you stumble a bit - no biggie! We're all human. Just recompose yourself, and start over. We're just happy you're interested in joining us.

Thanks, and see you all there!