Audition
We have open auditions for every show!
AUDITIONS BEGIN SEPT. 7TH
CenterPoint Legacy Theatre announces auditions for ‘Holiday Inn’ on Saturday, September 7th. Vocal auditions will take place by appointment from 9:00 AM- Noon. The tap dance audition, for all roles except Danny, Charlie and Louise, will take place at 1:30 PM that same day. (Please bring your tap shoes and a jump rope.) The show runs November 20th through December 21 st . Jim Christian will direct and music direct. Jessica Merrill will provide the choreography.
Bring any conflicts from September 7 th through December 24th along with a headshot and resume to auditions. Callbacks are scheduled for Tuesday, September 10th and possibly Wednesday, September 11 th . Rehearsals will start Thursday, September 12th
Auditions are open to all performers 16 years and older, and males 8 years and older for the role of Charlie. (Those auditioning for Charlie need to look between the ages of 9 and 12). All roles are open. Come prepared to sing 30 seconds or less of music in the style of the show. The following composers are suggested: Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, or Rodgers and Hammerstein. A pianist will be provided. Please no acapella singing or pre-recorded music.
Dance prep (where the actual audition combination for the show will be taught) will be available to those auditioning for the show on Saturday, August 17 th at 1:30 PM in the basement of the theatre. Please bring your tap shoes and a jump rope.
Auditions will take place at the theatre located at 525 North, 400 West in Centerville. Enter in the building on the west side basement entrance. Please email the theatre at kdavies@cptutah.org to schedule an audition time.
Character Breakdown
Jim Hardy (M)
Character’s Age: 30’s Vocal Type: Lyric Baritone
A performer and singer-songwriter eager to leave showbiz behind for a simpler life on
a farm in Connecticut. Will dance/tap.
Ted Hanover (M)
Character’s Age: 30’s Vocal Type: Lyric Baritone
Jim’s best friend and performing partner; a charming ladies’ man looking for his big
break. Will dance; STRONG solo tapper.
Lila Dixon (F)
Characters Age: 30’s Vocal Type: High belt
A determined performer and Jim’s mismatched fiancee. Will dance/tap.
Danny (M)
Characters Age: 30’s-50’s
Jim, Ted and Lila’s agent. Minimal dancing.
Charlie Winslow (M)
Character Age: 9-12
A precocious bank messenger. Minimal dancing.
Linda Mason (F)
Character Age: 30’s Vocal Type: Belt/Mix
A school teacher with the hidden talents of a singer and dancer. Will dance/tap.
Louise (F)
Character Age: 40’s-50’s Vocal Type: Belt
The local “fix it” woman; tough, no nonsense and extremely perceptive. Will dance.
Ensemble (M & F)
Actor Age: 16+, All Voice ranges represented
Ensemble will portray multiple roles and must be able to represent Broadway chorus
members. Everyone will dance and tap.
COME PERFORM WITH US!
CenterPoint is a community theatre that welcomes local talent. We have open auditions for every show, so don’t be afraid to join us for an upcoming audition. We look forward to seeing you!
| Show | Date | Director |
|---|---|---|
| Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn | Sept 7th | Jim Christian |
| It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play | Sept 21st | Jennifer Beckstrand |
| Peter and the Starcatcher | Oct 28th | Liz Christensen |
