Auditions for Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn are Sunday and Monday, March 15/16, at 7:00pm at the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125.5 W. Main St, Jonesborough.

Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on his farmhouse in Connecticut… but life just isn’t the same without a bit of song and dance. Jim’s luck takes a spectacular turn when he meets Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to spare. Together they turn the farmhouse into a fabulous inn with dazzling performances to celebrate each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July. But when Jim’s best friend Ted tries to lure Linda away to be his new dance partner in Hollywood, will Jim be able to salvage his latest chance at love? (Synopsis from rnh.com.)

Ensemble auditions will consist of group singing; music will be provided at the audition. 

Principal roles / supporting cast need to prepare a short solo (30 seconds or less). May be performed a cappella or with accompaniment (tracks or an accompanist). Any sheet music must be in a 3-ringed binder with music clearly marked. 

Everyone will need to perform cold readings from the script.

Dance audition- Auditioners will be taught a short jazz and tap combination. If you have them, bring character or jazz shoes and tap shoes for the dance audition.

Characters:

Jim Hardy: a performer and singer-songwriter eager to leave showbiz behind for a simpler life on a farm in Connecticut. (thirty-something)

Ted Hanover: Jim’s best friend and performing partner; a charming ladies’ man looking for his big break. (thirty-something)

Lila Dixon: a determined performer and Jim’s mismatched fiancée. (thirty-something)

Danny: Jim, Ted, and Lila’s agent (thirties-fifties)

Charlie Winslow: a precocious bank messenger (9-12)

Linda Mason: a school teacher with hidden talents of a singer and dancer (thirty-something)

Louise: the local “fix it” woman; tough, no nonsense and extremely perceptive. (forties-fifties)

Ensemble: all ages