The Christmas Schooner Auditions

Starting at 6:00 PM on August 15th auditions are being at the the Arts United Center for the play The Christmas Schooner.  Auditions will be done in 15 minute slots with no more than five people per slot and we ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to the time slot you sign up for the audition.  We also ask that you sign up for auditions by August 13th in order to receive a slot for auditions.

If you have questions -contact Eunice Wadewitz by email EWadewitz@fwcivic.org or by phone 422-8641 EXT. 226

About The Christmas School

The whole family will enjoy this heart-warming story of the first Christmas tree ship and the family who risked their lives to fill Chicago with the Christmas spirit. This critically acclaimed musical features a powerfully moving story and an exquisite score of both original music and traditional holiday favorites.  Based on the historic Great Lakes voyages of Christmas tree ships during the late 1800s and early 1900s, The Christmas Schooner tells the true story of a Michigan shipping captain who braves the deadly winter weather to bring Christmas trees to homesick German-American families in turn-of-the-century Chicago.  A timely and stirring tale of love and loss, The Christmas Schooner reminds us of tradition, family, and responsibility.

Audition Requirements

It is very important that we have a list of  ALL CONFLICTS at the time of the audition.

Prepare and memorize 60-90 seconds of a show tune similar in style to The Christmas Schooner or a song from the show that best shows off your vocal qualities and range. Be sure to bring piano/vocal sheet music that is clearly marked for the accompanist. Do not expect the pianist to transpose music. Pianist is provided.

AUDITION FORM & PHOTO: Go to our website or signup genius to print out & complete the audition form and email it back to Eunice Wadewitz at: ewadewitz@fwcivic.org with a HEADSHOT OR SELFIE PHOTO OF YOU!