2025 Season Auditions

Directed by Gwen Mansfield

Director Notes:

This is a wacky, fun, colorful show. Shirley the Partridge is handed down the responsibility of assembling the participants for “The Song.” She discovers that treasured Christmas traditions can unexpectedly change when life throws surprises, some pleasant—some not. She finds it necessary to readjust, rewrite, and revise traditions. The reasons for celebrations stay the same, but the traditions might morph, evolve, or be turned upside down. And—it’s okay.

Preparation:

Strongly suggest working on actor-audition-sides. There will be improv. There are no appointments needed.  

Contact:  

For more information, or to arrange a different date and time for auditions, please contact Gwen Mansfield  at:  gwenmansfield@yahoo.com  

Characters: 

Looking for the following:

* 5-11 ensemble comic actors. Any age. There are no children roles, however consideration will be given to casting 1, 2, or 3 children 9 years and up, if  they are able to keep pace with experienced adult actors. Must be able to project voice to the back of the theater.

* Actors able to create imaginative comic roles and interact with the ensemble.

* Several of the actors should be able to sing on tune for some basic carols.

* Physical acting is required. Lots of ups and downs and some running.

* Willingness to experiment with different approaches.

If you would like actor-audition-sides of the script, contact Gwen, and sides will be emailed to you. Place “Audition Sides PGT” in the subject line.

If cast, please do not make a commitment to another show while you are involved in “The 12 Days of Christmas.”

CHARACTERS

Everyone in the ensemble will play more than one character, with the exception of Shirley the Partridge.

Shirley the Partridge

Ensemble:

Dot (w) Turtledove

Ricky (m) Turtledove

Cothhilde (w) French Hen

Solange (w) French Hen

Henri (m) French Rooster who has been pressed into service as a hen

Calling Birds (m or w) Four Calling Birds

Christmas Hoarder (m)

Alyssa (w) the Steampunk Swan 

Host (m) Comedy Club Emcee

Tyler (m or w) Drummer at the Club

Frances (w) Milkmaid

Samantha (w) Lady (plays all 9 ladies) 

Nick (m) Lord (plays all 10 lords)

Farmer (m) Voice Over