Audition Resources

ROLES

Bob Wallace (Baritone) – A war veteran with a smooth, crooner-style singing voice, Bob is one half of the famous song-and-dance duo, Wallace & Davis, and who is unknowingly bound for Vermont and love for the holidays. Male-presenting, all ethnicities. This role requires onstage physical intimacy/kiss.

Phil Davis (Tenor) – The comedic genius on the Wallace & Davis team, Phil flirts his way onto the train to Vermont in the hopes of finding love for himself and for his buddy, Bob. Male-presenting, all ethnicities. This role requires onstage physical intimacy/kiss.

Betty Haynes (Soprano) – A confident singer and the more level-headed half of the Haynes Sisters nightclub act, Betty is a poised, authentic realist. Female-presenting, all ethnicities. This role requires onstage physical intimacy/kiss.

Judy Haynes (Alto) – A strong dancer, fun-loving Judy mischievously plots first to meet Wallace & Davis, and then to get the duo up to Vermont, where the Haynes Sisters are scheduled to perform for the holidays. Female-presenting, all ethnicities. This role requires onstage physical intimacy/kiss.

General Henry Waverly (non-singing role) – A tender-hearted retired army general who reunites with his former soldiers Bob and Phil when the duo arrive at his inn for the holidays. Male-presenting, all ethnicities.

Martha Watson (Alto) – A former vaudeville star, vivacious and strong-willed Martha is General Waverly’s keeper of keys, running the day-to-day operations at the inn. Female-presenting, all ethnicities.

Susan Waverly (Alto) – General Waverly’s nine year old granddaughter is visiting the inn for Christmas, and is inspired to test out her own acting chops as Bob & Phil’s theatre company takes up residence. Female-presenting, all ethnicities.

Ralph Sheldrake (Baritone) – A former soldier in General Waverly’s unit, Ralph is currently employed as a producer on the Ed Sullivan Show and works with Bob & Phil to help the General. Male-presenting, all ethnicities.

Rita & Rhoda (Alto / Soprano) – Star performers of Bob & Phil’s troupe of Chorus Kids who are always flirting with Phil and are never seen without each other. Female-presenting, all ethnicities.

Ezekiel Foster (non-singing) – A handyman at General Waverly’s inn, Ezekiel is the embodiment of the strong, silent type, much to the ire of Bob & Phil’s stage manager. Male-presenting, all ethnicities. 

Mike (non-singing) – Bob & Phil’s frazzled, overworked stage manager, who tries to maintain order as the theatre company settles into rehearsals at the inn. Male-presenting, all ethnicities.

Ensemble – The heart and soul of our production will be a hard-working, jazzy, energetic ensemble of singers and dancers that will play a variety of roles including announcers, nightclub goers, train passengers, inn guests, and, of course, the chorus kids in the Wallace & Davis company who choose spend the holidays with their theatre family, performing at the Columbia Inn in Vermont.