All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914

Directed by Dawn Hagerty
Presented at Goshen Theatre
216 S Main St, Goshen, IN 46526

By Peter Rothstein

With Musical Arrangements by: Erick Lichte & Timothy C. Takach 

SYNOPSIS:

The Western Front: Christmas 1914. Out of the violence of World War I, a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht”. Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. An a cappella chorale, All Is Calm Is a remarkable true story in the words and songs of the men who lived it.
Produced in partnership with Vesper Chorale and The Goshen Theater.

AUDITION/CALLBACK INFORMATION:

Audition/Callback location: South Bend Civic- 403 N. Main Street, South Bend, Indiana — Enter through front doors off Main Street

 

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IMPORTANT DATES

AUDITIONS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 (6:00-9:00 PM) OR

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 (6:00-9:00 PM)

South Bend Civic Theatre
403 N. Main Street
South Bend, IN 46601

CALL BACK DATES:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (1:00PM)

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Read through: September 25th
Rehearsals held: Monday through Friday, 6 to 9:30 pm
No Rehearsal November 27 – December 1

Tech week begins December 2 with Dress rehearsals the week of December 9.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

THURSDAY, December 12 (7:00 PM) — PAY WHAT YOU CAN DRESS REHEARSAL

FRIDAY, December 13 (7:00 PM)

SATURDAY, December 14 (2:00 PM)

SATURDAY, December 14 (7:00 PM)

SUNDAY, December 15 (2:00 PM)

MONDAY, December 16 (10:30 AM) – School Show

    $

    What To Prepare

    Audition Requirements:
    Actors will read selections from the attached sides, which will also be provided at the audition. There is no need to memorize. 
    *Some actors may be asked to read an additional scene at auditions not provided in the attached sides.
    Music will be taught at auditions.

    All Is Calm Audition Sides
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    Additional Information

     

    Audition/Callback location: South Bend Civic- 403 N. Main Street, South Bend, Indiana — Enter through main doors off Main Street

    CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

    General Character Descriptions 

    Actors any age over 18 years old 

    Much of the spoken text in this musical is taken directly from the writings (letters, diary entries, military correspondence, etc.) of actual WWI soldiers and historical figures of the time. Each actor will portray a number of these men. Due to this, there is the possibility of some flexibility with casting. So, those nationalities assigned to actor tracks and vocal parts, listed below, may be subject to change.

    Actor 1: British, German

    Actor 2: British, Scottish

    Actor 3: British, Irish

    Actor 4: British

    Actor 5: British, Scottish

    Actor 6: British, German

    Actor 7: British, French

    Actor 8: British, German, Italian

    Actor 9: British, German, French 

    Actor 10: British, Scottish, German

    3-4 Tenors

    4-5 Baritones 

    2 Basses

    *Additional men may be cast in the chorus, who will sing alongside The Vesper Choral

    *We are looking for at least one classically trained tenor to portray French opera singer, Victor Granier, who will sing the solo “Minuit Chrétien” (French version of “O Holy Night”)

    Do not fret over the accents & have fun at the audition! If you do not wish to attempt an accent that is fine, please still audition.  We will work on accents throughout rehearsals, and there are ways the director can work with you to hint at an accent rather than having to adopt a full blown accent.

    Sides are attached & will be provided at the audition. There is no need to memorize. 

    *Some actors may be asked to read an additional scene at auditions not provided in the attached sides.

    Music will be taught at auditions

    Dawn Hagerty
    Director