Stolen Shakespeare Guild Auditions
Tuesday, July 14 @ 7:00 P.M. or Sunday, July 19 @ 7:00 P.M.
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Book by David Ives and Paul Blake
Based Upon Paramount Pictures Fil Written For the Screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank
Original stage production directed by Walter Bobbie
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals www.concordtheatricals.com
Production Dates: December 4 – 20, 2026
· Directed by: Lauren and Jason Morgan
· Music Direction by: Lauren Morgan
· Choreography by: Monica Glenn
Audition Information
When & Where:
· Tuesday, July 14 @ 7:00 P.M. or Sunday, July 19 @ 7:00 P.M.
· Location: First Christian Church, Irving South - 114 West Grauwyler Rd. Irving, TX 75061.
· Auditions are by appointment only.
How to Schedule an Audition
To book an audition appointment, email us at shakespeareguild@aol.com with your contact information.
What to Prepare
· Vocal Audition: Prepare to sing 32 bars of a Broadway song. Accompaniment will be provided, so bring sheet music for the accompanist (a speaker can be provided if needed.)
· Dance Audition: W ear comfortable clothing and shoes appropriate for movement, as a short dance combination will be taught.
· Acting Audition: Be prepared for cold readings from the script.
· Materials: Bring a printed copy of your headshot and resume to the audition.
Additional Audition Information
· Callbacks: If necessary, callbacks will be announced later.
· Facebook Audition Group: Join the SSG Auditions Facebook group for updates, sides, and casting announcements. We will contact you directly only for callbacks or casting offers.
Compensation for Non-Equity Actors
· $50 stipend for non-equity actors
· An addition, $25.00 bonus for SSG actor ensemble members. (To become an ensemble member, you must have participated in at least 10 different SSG shows as an actor, actress, or performer.)
· Two complimentary tickets for the opening weekend (subject to availability)
· Actor’s Pass: Allows free admission to the opening weekends of future SSG shows for one year (non-transferable; subject to availability)
Equity Actors: We are currently unable to offer Equity contracts.
Important Notes Before Auditioning
- Rehearsals may begin as early as late September or early October in Irving and or Fort Worth
- Performances are at 3623 Decatur Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76106.
- We are committed to a safe and respectful environment, bullying and discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.
- Cast members must participate in strike or will lose all compensation including stipend and actor Pass.
- Health & Safety: We take precautions to protect our cast from illnesses (including colds, flu, and COVID-19) and may implement mask-wearing or other measures if needed.
· Some roles or scenes may involve physical contact or intimacy (e.g., kissing, hugging).
The role of Susan Waverly (Supporting Role) has been pre-cast.
Roles Available
Bob Wallace (Male – Tenor- Lead)
Phil Davis (Male – Baritone- Lead)
Betty Haynes (Female – Mezzo-Soprano- Lead)
Judy Haynes (Female – Alto- Lead)
General Henry Waverly (Male – Spoken – Supporting)
Martha Watson (Female – Alto – Supporting)
Ralph Sheldrake (Male – Tenor, Baritone, Bass – Supporting)
Rita (Female – Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto – Featured)
Rhoda (Female – Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto – Featured)
Ensemble - Either Gender – Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass