A 1940's Radio Christmas Carol

Book by Walton Jones
Music Composed & Arranged by David Wohl
Lyrics by Faye Greenburg

Performance Dates are December 4-7

FRITZ CANIGLIARO - Once an east-coast Florsheim Shoe salesman (and still plugs them whenever he gets an opportunity for a little commission), now a WOV regular. The resident masher, cynic and wise-guy, Fritz plays Frank Nelson cameos in comedy sketches. In his early 40s. 

"LITTLE" JACKIE SPARKS - Not actually "little," but young. A tenor with a high speaking voice. Having just graduated from high school, Jackie, only 17, lives with his mom in suburban Newark. Calls home probably a dozen times a day. Teased a lot. Still has a Sunday paper route. 

JUDITH DAVENPORT - Although quite the cutup herself, Judith is the resident "leading lady" playing all such roles as a regular. Has two kids and two ex's and wants no more of either. Determined and stubborn. Considers herself a "legit" actress. Day job working as a switchboard operator. In her 30s. 

MARGIE O'BRIEN - Brassy, flippant, with a voice to match (think Ginger Rogers in "Stage Door"). As a show regular, plays the comic roles. This 30 year-old Irish-American comedienne lives with her two sisters, Zazu and Vi, in a two-room apartment in Queens. She works days as a bookkeeper/typist/stenographer/receptionist. (range- G# below middle C to Db (optional Eb) octave above middle C) 

SALLY SIMPSON - 20 year-old Sally seems sweet and gentle, but is a tough lady. Lives on the lower east side of Manhattan. As a show regular, plays all animals, babies, insects, little kids. Makes the long train ride to Babylon, Long Island, three days a week, to contribute to the war effort by working for Republic Aviation operating drill presses and riveting guns. Always trying to recruit the other WOV women to join "the cause." 

ISADORE "BUZZ" CRENSHAW - His life is his work. The 24 year-old "sound effectician" at WOV. Has a sharp wit and is always agreeable, whistling, and in a good mood. Born and raised in Bayonne by his Aunts Lulu and Gilly. Wears an FDR button. Spends a lot of time with Sally Simpson. Buzz lives alone. 

TOOTS NAVARRE - Musical director, composer and pianist/organist for the Mystery Theatre. (Could be a man or woman.) Besides his/her usual musical chores for WOV, he/she and his/her wife/husband Faith/Frank provide both underscoring to the radio drama as well as their new and old holiday songs for the broadcast. 

ESTHER LEWIS PIRNIE - backstage audio engineer and transmitter supervisor for WOV Radio. 

HAROLD J. MULLINS - Concierge of the Hotel Aberdeen in Newark. 

(Group numbers)
Sopranos:  Ab below middle C to E octave above middle C
Altos:  Ab below middle C to D above middle C
Tenors:  B below middle C to G octave above middle C
Baritones:  G octave below middle C to Eb above middle C
Basses:  F octave below middle C to G below middle C 

Be prepared to sing 16 bars of music. Please bring your sheet music, no recorded music or a cappella singing please. An accompanist will be present to play for you. (A suggestion: bring music that will put you in the best light, music difficult for an accompanist to sight read will not do that). There is minimal dance/movement in this show. It will not be required to dance at auditions. However, everyone will do readings from the script. There are no children in the cast of this production. If you look like you could be 16 or older, you will be welcome to audition.  

Please come and enjoy auditions, no need to be nervous, we've all been there. Roles vary in size, so if you are looking for a small first role, there will be a few of those for you. It's a fun, comedic show, with nice music and we think we have a great staff. We hope to see you there.