Christmas Eve From Radio CiTY
Saturday December 12, 2020
2 pm and 7 pm, 75 Stutson Street, Rochester
"Christmas Eve from Radio City" is an annual Christmas showcase performed each December by grade 2 - 12 students from our studio who concentrate in voice or acting or both voice and acting, bringing the talents of the entire studio together. This year, we are welcoming grade 2 - 7 guest performers who will appear as child stars or in our Radio City Children's Choir.
Although the scheduling of theatre for the fall/winter 2020 is and will continue to be pending due to Covid-19, we hope to share this holiday tradition with you in-person.
Cara D'Emanuele Studios presents "Christmas Eve from Radio City" - a staged performance in the style of a 1940's radio broadcast complete with jingles, holiday stories, comedy sketches inspired by Burns and Allen, traditional carols, classic holiday tunes and period-inspired costumes.
The show will be presented at 2 pm and 7 pm on Saturday December 12, 2020 on the stage at 75 Stutson Street, Rochester.
Although the scheduling of theatre for the fall/winter 2020 is and will continue to be pending due to Covid-19, we hope to share this holiday tradition with you in-person.
Cara D'Emanuele Studios presents "Christmas Eve from Radio City" - a staged performance in the style of a 1940's radio broadcast complete with jingles, holiday stories, comedy sketches inspired by Burns and Allen, traditional carols, classic holiday tunes and period-inspired costumes.
The show will be presented at 2 pm and 7 pm on Saturday December 12, 2020 on the stage at 75 Stutson Street, Rochester.
Video Auditions for Singers and Singing Actors in Grades 2 - 7
Casting singers and singing actors in grades 2 - 7 for “Christmas Eve from Radio City”, an original show set in the studios at Radio City. Although our script never references a specific year, the music, style of performance and costumes reflect the 1930s-1950s. The show features comedy sketches, commercial jingles, heartwarming stories, and music including traditional English Carols (O Little Town of Bethlehem, Silent Night, The First Noel) and classic standard holiday songs (It’s Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Little Jack Frost). Performers include the radio show’s hosts (think “Burns and Allen”), stage/screen/radio stars (think Bing Crosby, Lucille Ball, and Bob Hope), “child stars” (like Shirley Temple, Deanna Durbin and Judy Garland), and new this year - a traditional children’s choir.
There are no rehearsals scheduled other than the blocking rehearsal/run-through the morning of the performance. Therefore, the in-person commitment is ONLY for SATURDAY DECEMBER 12, 2020 from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm. This includes the rehearsal, lunch break, costumes/hair/make-up session, 2 pm matinee, dinner break, costume/hair/make-up session, and 7 pm performance. The rehearsal and performances will be held at BRUCE MUSIC ACADEMY, 75 STUTSON STREET, ROCHESTER (Charlotte area of the city).
Seeking 12 - 16 grade 2 - 7 students for the Children’s Choir as well as 4 - 6 grade 2 - 7 students to portray “Child Stars”. The commitment for the Children’s Choir is to learn 3 songs (one will be White Christmas - the show’s finale) through home practice as well as either virtual sessions, in-studio sessions or a combination of both. Practice recordings and sheet music will be provided. Private coachings are available at a reduced rate in preparation for this performance.
There is a $45 production fee due November 15, 2020 for participation in the Children’s Choir which includes costuming (a traditional choir robe). Students will be required to wear a holiday outfit underneath.
The commitment for the “Child Stars” is to learn 3 songs (solo 1: a traditional English Carol; solo 2: a classic standard holiday song; and 3: White Christmas - the show’s finale). Child stars will also need to memorize very short sections of dialogue. These singing actors will prepare through home practice, virtual sessions, in-studio sessions or a combination of both. Practice recordings, sheet music and scripts are provided. Solos may include I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, Holly Jolly Christmas, The Christmas Alphabet, Suzy Snowflake, All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth, and I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas. Private coachings are available at a reduced rate in preparation for this performance.
There is a $75 production fee due November 15, 2020 for singing actors playing the “Child Stars” which includes costuming (1930s-1950s period-inspired clothing).
How to Audition for the Children’s Choir:
Singers should be recorded on video (your camera is fine) performing approximately 45 - 60 seconds of any simple Christmas Carol. Please perform with a piano accompaniment or karaoke track. I am looking for singers who match pitch well, use good diction (I can clearly understand the words), have a pleasant energy and confidence, and have a sweet voice that will blend well with other singers their age.
At the beginning of the video, singers should introduce themselves by stating their name, age, where they go to school and the name of the carol they will be singing.
How To Audition for a “Child Star” role:
Singing actors should be recorded on video (your camera is fine) performing approximately 90 seconds of any traditional Christmas Carol or classic holiday song (please avoid contemporary songs). Please perform with a piano accompaniment or karaoke track. I am looking for singers who have great pitch and diction, fantastic confidence and facial expressions, and a big personality. Choose a song that best showcases your type of voice and don’t try to be someone else. If you have a light head voice (soprano), then sing that type of song. If you are a belty, bluesy singer, then choose something appropriate that shows me what you can do.
In addition, singing actors should record the following (memorized or not - either is fine). Last year's show was sponsored by Firestone Tires so this is taken from the 2019 script.
‘Twas the night before Christmas and crowds everywhere
Were shopping for gifts and with no time to spare.
But smarter folks found gift selections galore
At their nearby Firestone dealer or store.
At the beginning of the video, singing actors should introduce themselves by stating their name, age, where they go to school and the name of the song they will be singing.
AUDITION VIDEOS should be forwarded to carademanuele@gmail.com (youtube clip is easiest) no later than OCTOBER 15, 2020. The cast list will be posted no later than OCTOBER 20, 2020.
For additional information please contact Cara at carademanuele@gmail.com.
Casting singers and singing actors in grades 2 - 7 for “Christmas Eve from Radio City”, an original show set in the studios at Radio City. Although our script never references a specific year, the music, style of performance and costumes reflect the 1930s-1950s. The show features comedy sketches, commercial jingles, heartwarming stories, and music including traditional English Carols (O Little Town of Bethlehem, Silent Night, The First Noel) and classic standard holiday songs (It’s Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Little Jack Frost). Performers include the radio show’s hosts (think “Burns and Allen”), stage/screen/radio stars (think Bing Crosby, Lucille Ball, and Bob Hope), “child stars” (like Shirley Temple, Deanna Durbin and Judy Garland), and new this year - a traditional children’s choir.
There are no rehearsals scheduled other than the blocking rehearsal/run-through the morning of the performance. Therefore, the in-person commitment is ONLY for SATURDAY DECEMBER 12, 2020 from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm. This includes the rehearsal, lunch break, costumes/hair/make-up session, 2 pm matinee, dinner break, costume/hair/make-up session, and 7 pm performance. The rehearsal and performances will be held at BRUCE MUSIC ACADEMY, 75 STUTSON STREET, ROCHESTER (Charlotte area of the city).
Seeking 12 - 16 grade 2 - 7 students for the Children’s Choir as well as 4 - 6 grade 2 - 7 students to portray “Child Stars”. The commitment for the Children’s Choir is to learn 3 songs (one will be White Christmas - the show’s finale) through home practice as well as either virtual sessions, in-studio sessions or a combination of both. Practice recordings and sheet music will be provided. Private coachings are available at a reduced rate in preparation for this performance.
There is a $45 production fee due November 15, 2020 for participation in the Children’s Choir which includes costuming (a traditional choir robe). Students will be required to wear a holiday outfit underneath.
The commitment for the “Child Stars” is to learn 3 songs (solo 1: a traditional English Carol; solo 2: a classic standard holiday song; and 3: White Christmas - the show’s finale). Child stars will also need to memorize very short sections of dialogue. These singing actors will prepare through home practice, virtual sessions, in-studio sessions or a combination of both. Practice recordings, sheet music and scripts are provided. Solos may include I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, Holly Jolly Christmas, The Christmas Alphabet, Suzy Snowflake, All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth, and I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas. Private coachings are available at a reduced rate in preparation for this performance.
There is a $75 production fee due November 15, 2020 for singing actors playing the “Child Stars” which includes costuming (1930s-1950s period-inspired clothing).
How to Audition for the Children’s Choir:
Singers should be recorded on video (your camera is fine) performing approximately 45 - 60 seconds of any simple Christmas Carol. Please perform with a piano accompaniment or karaoke track. I am looking for singers who match pitch well, use good diction (I can clearly understand the words), have a pleasant energy and confidence, and have a sweet voice that will blend well with other singers their age.
At the beginning of the video, singers should introduce themselves by stating their name, age, where they go to school and the name of the carol they will be singing.
How To Audition for a “Child Star” role:
Singing actors should be recorded on video (your camera is fine) performing approximately 90 seconds of any traditional Christmas Carol or classic holiday song (please avoid contemporary songs). Please perform with a piano accompaniment or karaoke track. I am looking for singers who have great pitch and diction, fantastic confidence and facial expressions, and a big personality. Choose a song that best showcases your type of voice and don’t try to be someone else. If you have a light head voice (soprano), then sing that type of song. If you are a belty, bluesy singer, then choose something appropriate that shows me what you can do.
In addition, singing actors should record the following (memorized or not - either is fine). Last year's show was sponsored by Firestone Tires so this is taken from the 2019 script.
‘Twas the night before Christmas and crowds everywhere
Were shopping for gifts and with no time to spare.
But smarter folks found gift selections galore
At their nearby Firestone dealer or store.
At the beginning of the video, singing actors should introduce themselves by stating their name, age, where they go to school and the name of the song they will be singing.
AUDITION VIDEOS should be forwarded to carademanuele@gmail.com (youtube clip is easiest) no later than OCTOBER 15, 2020. The cast list will be posted no later than OCTOBER 20, 2020.
For additional information please contact Cara at carademanuele@gmail.com.
Some inspirational photos as we research and create our 2020 show ...
