Creative Team Applications for
WHITE CHRISTMAS

Wavestage Theatre is delighted to announce its 27th season production of Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS.

Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Book by David Ives and Paul Blake
Directed by Sarah Langford
Music Direction by Brad Barnham
Lead Choreographer Aniko Murphy 
Stage Managed by Elizabeth Furlano

White Christmas is based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the beloved title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical full of joy and goodwill.

Wavestage welcomes applications for: Tap/Co-Choreographer, Assistant Director and Assistant Stage Manager.

TIMELINE

Rehearsals: 

  • Wednesdays: August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6, 13, 20

  • Sundays September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17

Tech and Performance Week: November 24-December 1 2024

  • November 24 Afternoon and Evening

  • Monday November 25 - 12 hours

  • Tuesday November 26 - 12 hours

  • Wednesday Nov 27 4-11pm

  • Thursday November 28 opening night 5pm call

  • Friday November 29 5pm call

  • Saturday Nov 30 2 shows 11 am call 

  • Sunday December 1 11 am call for closing matinee

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

Wavestage is seeking qualified non-union applicants to serve as Assistant Stage Manager (ASM) for the 27th season. Candidates must possess exceptional organizational and computer skills. Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, collaborative, a fast learner, positive and professional. The ASM is part of the management team of the production and should set an example in punctuality and professionalism.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Assist the Director, StageManager and Production Staff with all responsibilities, including attending production meetings, running rehearsals, clerical organization, and ensuring the smooth execution of the performances

  • Prior to first rehearsal, ASM will assist the SM in taping out the floorplan, distribution/copying of scripts, pulling and organizing rehearsal props and furniture, and any needed clerical responsibilities

  • Assist SM in ensuring the stage or rehearsal space is organized, cleaned and ready, including sweeping, setting up furniture, set pieces, and props

  • SM may ask the ASM to contact company members that are late 

  • Notate blocking through a standard and approved method

  • ASM will be required to manage stage left during performances

  • Ensure safety protocols are met on the deck for actors and crew members

  • Have complete understanding of the placement and movement of scenic pieces and props for rehearsals and performance. 

  • Help the SM ensure that post rehearsal and performance spaces are reset

  • Other duties as assigned by the SM. Must be available for all rehearsals and show week hours.

An honorarium payment is available for this position

Interested Applicants should send letter of intent and resume of experience to info@wavestagetheatre.com

ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AVAILABLE

  • Technical Director

  • Production Assistants

  • Prop Artists & Coordinators

Interested Applicants should send letter of intent to apply for the position and resume to info@wavestagetheatre.com

Ethno-Cultural Mandate:

Wavestage encourages submissions from all qualified performers, and prides itself on having an environment of equity, inclusion, and diversity. Artists from under-represented communities are encouraged to apply for auditions without regard to age, disability, ethno-cultural identity, gender or any other basis prohibited by law. All artists are invited to remove measurements and physical features from the resume. 

Applying artists should be aware that Wavestage also does not tolerate any form of harassment of its employees, clients, volunteers, or any persons visiting or spending time on its premises. 

TIME COMMITMENT:

Taking part in a Wavestage production is not a light commitment. Please take the time to fully assess whether or not you are able to make that commitment before you audition. It is imperative to the success of this production that everyone involved is able to give it their full attention and time. That said, if you do audition and are cast, the artistic team promises that your time will not be wasted. We will do the utmost to make sure we maximize rehearsals and that the rehearsal process and the performances will be artistically challenging and enjoyable. 

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