AUDITION WITH THE FTC!

The Gifts of the Magi

  • All voice types are soprano (top G5) and baritone with a comfortable top range F4.

  • Preferred audition material: a character song from a Broadway show of the past 15 years.

  • Auditioners may be asked to read a selection from the script.

  • Scripts are available to check out for 48 hours at the office from 9:00- 1:00pm. Please email courtney@fredericksburgtheater.org to arrange pick up outside of those times or for more information.

  • A sample rehearsal calendar will be available at auditions.

  • Performance Run: Dec 5-8 and Dec 13-15

  • Location: Steve W. Shepherd Theater, 1668 S US HWY 87 S, Fredericksburg, TX

NEEDED: TWO Women and THREE Men to treat our audience with a Christmas Musical

Directed and Musical Directed by Jeryl Hoover

“This is a singing actor’s dream show!”- Jeryl Hoover

ABOUT THE SHOW

A tightly designed storytelling script of the familiar O. Henry story. A young hardscrabble couple in 1905 New York City, Jim and Della Dillingham, are desperate to give each other a special Christmas gift, but because they have no money, they’re driven to make the most personal sacrifices they can to make each other’s Christmas special. Narrator Willy manages the pace of the storytelling by interacting with the audience making introductions and interpreting the character’s feelings. A powerful theatrical device of the creators is to replace the usual ensemble with just two characters: City Him and City Her, a man and woman who change characters every few pages to fill cameo roles that move the action along. Rounding out this musical cast is Soapy, a canny and savvy transient on the streets, who tries to finagle his way into jail for the holidays to enjoy the hospitality of a city-provided warm bed and turkey dinner.

Running time for the show is 90 minutes total. An intermission will be inserted halfway.

Every role has a feature song. Songs reminiscent of Sondheim. Presentation reminiscent of “Fantasticks”.

*There will be no performance on the night of the Light The Night Christmas Parade

SAMPLE OF MUSIC

The show's finale showcases the show's style and will be required of the actors.

CHARACTERS

Willy Porter- HAS BEEN CAST

Jim Dillingham- A young husband.

Della Dillingham- A young wife.

Soapy Smith- A bum on the streets.

The City Him- An actor representing all of New York City. Becomes multiple roles.

The City Her- An actor representing all of New York City. Becomes multiple roles.