Audition Information

What A Do is seeking actors to audition for our upcoming production of Christmas Schooner. We will be casting 10-12 individuals for the roles listed below. Please note that some roles have already been cast.

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Auditions will take place on:

• Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 7:00pm, First Congregational Church

• Monday, September 25, 2023 at 7:00pm, First Congregational Church

 

Character Breakdown

 

Karl Stossel (age 9)

An adventurous and curious boy who admires his grandfather and father greatly and wants to grow up to be sailors just like them. He is a proud boy, but not without a certain sensitivity.

• Gender: Male

• Age: 8 to 11

• Vocal range top: E5

• Vocal range bottom: G3

 

Gustav Stossel (This role has been Cast)

 

Alma Stossel

Peter's wife and Karl's mother. She is motherly and caring but very strong, and very proud to now call herself an American. She holds down the house while her husband is at sea.

• Gender: Female

• Age: 35 to 40

• Vocal range top: F5

• Vocal range bottom: G3

 

Peter Stossel

The quintessential husband, father, and son. He loves his family very much. Has a strong sense of obligation to the other immigrants who have been less fortunate that he has, which ultimately leads to his demise. A hardworking sailor.

• Gender: Male

• Age: 35 to 45

• Vocal range top: E5

• Vocal range bottom: A2

 

Martha 

Peter's Cousin 

• Gender: Female

• Age: 25-35

• Vocal Range Top: E5

• Vocal Range Bottom: G3

 

Rudy

The goofier of the two between himself and Oskar, he is also a skilled sailor who deeply respects Captain Stossel. Loves food and has a biting sarcasm.

• Gender: Male

• Age: 20 to 35

• Vocal range top: G5

• Vocal range bottom: B2

 

Oskar

A hotheaded, know-it-all with a big heart. He likes to pick fights with Gustav and is one part of a dynamic duo with Rudy. A sailor who deeply respects Captain Stossel.

• Gender: Male

• Age: 20 to 35

• Vocal range top: G5

• Vocal range bottom: B2

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Steve- (This role has been Cast)

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Karl Stossel (age 15)- (This role has been Cast)

 

Ensemble (will cast 8-10 storytellers ages 16+)

Storytellers

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Rehearsal Information:

Rehearsal will take place at First Congregational Church (FCC) & Harper Creek Middle School HCMS)

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• Monday, October 23-Thursday, October 26th (FCC- 7:30-9:30pm) 

• Wednesday, November 1st-Thursday, November 2nd (FCC- 7:30-9:30pm)

• Monday, November 6th-Thursday, November 9th (FCC- 7:30-9:30pm) 

• Monday, November 13th- Thursday, November 16th (FCC- 7:30-9:30pm)

• Monday, November 20th-Tuesday, November 21st (FCC- 7:30-9:30pm)

• Monday, November 27th-Thursday, November 30th (HCMS- 7:30-10:00pm)

• Saturday, December 2nd (HCMS 10am-6pm)

• Sunday, December 3rd (HCMS 12:30pm-6:00pm TECH)

• Monday, December 4th (HCMS Tech- Curtain 7:30pm)

• Tuesday, December 5th (HCMS Tech- Curtain 7:30pm)

• Wednesday, December 6th (HCMS Tech- Curtain 7:30pm)

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Performance Information:

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• Thursday, December 7th (HCMS Opening- Curtain 7:30p)

• Friday, December 8th (HCMS Opening- Curtain 7:30pm)

• Saturday, December 9th (HCMS Performance- Curtain 3:30pm)

• Sunday, December 10th (HCMS Performance- Curtain 3:30pm)

• Thursday, December 14th (HCMS Opening- Curtain 7:30p)

• Friday, December 15th (HCMS Opening- Curtain 7:30pm)

• Saturday, December 16th (HCMS Performance- Curtain 3:30pm)

• Sunday, December 17th (HCMS Performance- Curtain 3:30pm Strike to follow)