OTA sets auditions for ‘Another Night Before Christmas’

Olympic Theatre Arts seeks cast members for its production of “Another Night Before Christmas” — a two-act, two-person comedy that takes place entirely on a Christmas Eve .

Auditions are set for 2-5 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 28, and 7-9 p.m. Monday, Set. 30, at 414 N. Sequim Ave.

“Another Night Before Christmas” revolves around Karol, a disillusioned social worker in her late 30s or early 40s, who has given food to a seemingly homeless man (The Guy) in the park. A short time later he breaks into her home claiming to be Santa Claus.

As Karol struggles to convince him that he is not Santa, she comes to learn that he is not the person she thought he was.

Auditioners are asked to be prepared to sing a representative number from a Broadway show that demonstrates range and technique. They will also be asked to perform some cold readings from the show; an accompanist will be provided.

Callback auditions may be scheduled following the Sept. 30 audition. Those called back will be given a number from the show to work on and present.

The music is sophisticated Broadway belt style, and numbers range from ballads to upbeat rock. Karol, a Broadway belt, needs a vocal range of E(3) to E(5), while The Guy, a Broadway tenor , needs a range of b flat (3) to G sharp (4).

Dan DePrez directs, with musical direction by Steven Humphrey.

“Another Night Before Christmas,”with book and lyrics by Sean Grennan and music by Leah Okimoto, runs Dec. 13-22 in the Gathering Hall at Olympic Theatre Arts.

For more information, contact Olympic Theatre Arts at 360-683-7326.