CASTING NOTES:

• The character descriptions below refer to the age of the characters, actors are encouraged to audition for the role they desire. 

• The role of Susan Waverly is the only role open to actors under the age of 16. 

• All roles are open to actors of all races and ethnicities. 

• Most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with he/him or she/her pronouns. However limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to audition for the roles they most identify with.

WHITE CHRISTMAS CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

BOB WALLACE

Male, Late 20s to early 40s
A major singing star, Bob is the guiding force behind the song and dance team of Wallace and Davis. He wears his fame easily and is a born leader but has some trouble with social and romantic interactions. Despite his occasional gruffness, he is a deeply kind and principled man who is searching for his true love.
VOICE TYPE: Baritenor, Crooner

PHIL DAVIS

Male, Late 20s to early 40s
The fun-loving, go-getting song-and-dance partner of the team of Wallace and Davis. An irrepressible clown, operator, and incorrigible ladies’ man who is determined to see his friend happy, even if it requires scheming and outright deception through his boyish charm. Strong jazz and tap-dancer — a song-and-dance comic performer.
VOICE TYPE: Baritenor, Crooner

BETTY HAYNES

Female, Mid to late 20s to late 30s
The sensible, responsible half of the upcoming song-and-dance team, The Haynes Sisters. Destined to be a star in her own right, she is nonetheless hesitant to take the spotlight for herself. A woman of decent, upstanding principles, she is devoted to her younger sister. Like Bob, she hides her yearning for true love under a protective shell.
VOICE TYPE: Mezzo, Chanteuse

JUDY HAYNES

Female, Early 20s to mid-30s
The younger, more ambitious Haynes sister. While wholesome, she is a charmer whom no man can resist. Strong jazz and tap dancer — a major song-and-dance performer.
VOICE TYPE: Mezzo

GENERAL HENRY WAVERLY

Male, Late 50s to Mid-60s
A retired U.S. Army General, adjusting to returning to civilian life in post-World War II America. Once a powerful leader, he now struggles to run an Inn in Vermont. He remains a man of great principle and dignity. Beneath his curmudgeonly military exterior lies a warm, compassionate man in need of family and love.
VOICE TYPE: Non-Singing

MARTHA WATSON

Female, Late 40s to Mid-60s
Once a Broadway star, now the general’s housekeeper at the Inn, Martha has a very dry, wry, wisecracking sense of humor. Bighearted but completely unsentimental, she runs the General’s life despite his protestations. She is an irrepressible meddler, but always for what she believes to be the other guy’s best interests.
VOICE TYPE: Brassy Alto/Mezzo

SUSAN WAVERLY (Video Audition Submission Only)

Female, 9 years old
The General’s granddaughter. A lovable and outgoing real kid. She is very smart, wise beyond her years, and cares deeply about her grandfather. Once bitten hard by the showbiz bug, she demonstrates her winning personality as the ultimate child performer.
VOICE TYPE: Mezzo/Belter

RALPH SHELDRAKE

Male, Mid to Late 30s
Featured Ensemble. Army buddy of Bob and Phil’s, now a major television executive with the Ed Sullivan Show. Fast-talking, New York professional.
VOICE TYPE: Strong Part Singer, Well Versed in Style

RITA AND RHODA

Female, Mid 20s to Early 30s
Featured Ensemble. Bob and Phil’s two-star chorus girls, they are brash and fun.
VOICE TYPE: Strong Part Singers, Well Versed in Style

EZEKIEL FOSTER

Male, Mid 40s to Late 50s
Featured Ensemble. The ultimate taciturn New Englander, who helps at the inn and takes life at a very slow pace.
VOICE TYPE: Strong Part Singer, Well Versed in Style

MIKE

Male, Mid 20s to Late 30s
Featured Ensemble. Bob and Phil’s stage manager. Tends to be over-dramatic and completely hysterical but will get things done. Never seen without his whistle and clipboard, which he uses to attempt to keep order.
VOICE TYPE: Strong Part Singer, Well Versed in Style

ENSEMBLE (including featured dancers of all genders)

Adult ensemble of dancers and singers, any age.

The ensemble will, over the course of the show, play: Jimmy’s Back Room Clubgoers, Train passengers, Guest of the Inn, Patrons of the Regency Room, as well as dancers and singers in various numbers. 

VOICE TYPE: Strong Part Singers, Well Versed in Style

DANCE: Some familiarity with ballroom and jazz basics is preferred but not required. Those auditioning for featured dancer roles should be prepared to demonstrate strong jazz and tap skills, as well as the ability to quickly learn and retain new concepts and choreography. 

PIT CHORUS  (Video Audition Submission Only)

Adult singers, any age. 

VOICE TYPE: Strong Part Singers, Well Versed in Style