HOLIDAY SHOWS AT MGM RESORTS - MGM Borgata's Music Box and MGM Beau Rivage's Theatre
Rand Productions is pleased to announce live auditions in NYC (July 31 & Aug. 1), and casting opportunities for the upcoming 2023 season for the hit shows Christmas in the Air (performing at MGM's Borgata, Atlantic City) and Finding Christmas (performing at MGM’s Beau Rivage, Biloxi MS). These Broadway-style shows are first-class, family-friendly, variety productions that have played in world-class locations. If cast, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside an elite creative team with credits ranging from Broadway to Hollywood to Vegas and beyond.
Show Schedules:
- Christmas in the Air
- Rehearsals: Oct. 30 - Nov. 22 on-site
- Shows: Nov. 24 - Dec. 24
- Finding Christmas
- Rehearsals: Nov. 20-Dec. 13 on-site
- Shows: Dec.14 - Jan. 1 (12 performance days plus NYE event)
Compensation Info
- The compensation varies based on role, length of contract, and location. Please see
https://www.randproductions.com/2023auditions for full compensation breakdown for each role. - Biweekly pay schedule. Travel, accommodations within the resort, and three meals per day are included. Wonderful resort access during off times.
**All performers (except child actor) must be 21+ years of age by the start of rehearsals.**
Roles
- Lead Singers who can Host - Principal (for both shows)
Seeking experienced, dynamic vocalists with strong voices, great charisma, and attitudes. Strong movers or the ability to dance and tap are preferred, but not required. Singers-hosts play integral roles in the production. We are looking for a variety of exceptional vocalists who possess the ability to connect and engage with an audience and possess genuine warmth and grace on stage. Styles include pop, musical theatre, and gospel.
- Female Precision Dancer Roles - Featured Ensemble (for Christmas in the Air)
- Must be 5'6 and above barefoot with healthy, very fit physiques.
- ???????Seeking highly-trained technical dancers with professional excellence in ballet, jazz, precision, kicks, and musical theatre techniques. Show-stopping performance quality and individuality within a classic holiday line/can-can style acumen are required.
- ??????????????This show features a line of stunning precision dancers known as the magical Tinsel Toes that are showcased throughout the production.
- Singing a plus, but not by all.
- Female Dancers and Female Dancers Who Sing Roles - Featured Ensemble (for Finding Christmas)
- Seeking highly-trained dancers with fit physiques and fabulous-fun personalities. Must be experienced, and have strong dance technique with musical theatre, jazz, ballet, and tap stylings.
- This production does require a reasonable comfort with a tap.
- The featured ensemble will portray many unique characters, and embody the holiday spirit.
- Select dancer roles require singing ability.
- Male Dancer Roles - Featured Ensemble (for both shows)
- Seeking fit, strong, athletic dancers with excellent technique.
- Dancers should be well-trained and experienced with ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theatre. Must also be capable of lifts and partnering.
- Select ensemble roles will also sing.
- Child Actor/Singer (*audition by invitation only*) - Supporting (for Finding Christmas)
- Must be at least 8 years old, under 4'10, and be able to convincingly play an age 8-11 boy.
- Looking for a strong singer that can act and has some dance training. Tap is a plus.
- The character is a child that questions Christmas and Santa, along with his sister (another fellow child actor); Scenes include interactions with other adult actors and characters, and the role includes singing, dancing, and acting. All family-friendly content within a long-running, annual family holiday show at a world-renowned resort.
- All child labor laws enforced. Parent or guardian must be at auditions and on set during auditions, rehearsals, and top-of-show openings. Private dressing room and off-stage areas. Tutoring/school area when applicable.
Audition Information
*Child actor audition is by invitation only. Time TBD. All other roles are an open call.*
- Location: Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave., 16th Fl., New York City, NY, 10018
- See Ripley daily board for holding and audition room numbers
- July 31:
- 10:00am: Female roles for Christmas in the Air: dancers 5'6 and up (precision-based combo)
- 11:30am: Female roles for Finding Christmas: dancers and dancers that sing
- 1:30pm: Male roles: dancers and dancers that sing
- 3:30-6:00pm: Dancer callbacks
- Aug. 1:
- 10:00am: Callbacks - dancers that sing
- 11:00am: Lead Singers
- 2:00pm: Lead Singer callbacks (may be asked to dance)
- Child Actor Auditions - Time TBD - *By invitation only*
- ???????For consideration, please submit a recent headshot, updated resume, and reel to
casting@randproductions.com. Reel should include clips of the child acting and singing. Child auditions are Aug. 1 (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) or 2nd (morning) in NYC. Note: Child auditions are in-person in NYC and are by invite only. If invited, the talent will receive additional instructions via email along with sides and music.
Auditions are in person and by invitation only Aug. 1 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.). If invited, talent will receive additional instructions via email or Backstage mail. Before the live audition, actors will be sent sides and music.
Additional Audition Details
Must bring ID to gain access (Ripley-Grier policy).
Monitor provided, holding room opens 9:30 a.m. daily. Accompanist provided on Aug. 1.
All auditioners should look their very best. Female performers should have their hair pulled back out of their face, wear form-fitting dance attire, or a dress, and wear character heels. Bring tap heels as well as flat dance shoes or jazz sneakers. Male performers should look dapper, and also bring tap shoes if they want to be considered for “Finding Christmas.” Bring pictures and resumes stapled together and cut to size.
All singers/hosts should wear attire they can move in. Heels are appropriate for female performers. Prepare a 16-32 bar cut of a Christmas ballad and an up-tempo Christmas song. Bring your book in case you’re asked to sing more. Singers being considered may be asked to move or dance (and tap for “Finding Christmas”) at the callback session.
Female ensemble dancers auditioning for both shows should be at the 10 a.m. session on July 31 (more precision-based) to be seen by both choreographers. The male ensemble will be seen for both shows in the same session.
Dance callbacks for all dancers: Held in the afternoon of July 31. Select roles may be asked to attend a vocal callback on Aug. 1 in the morning. Talent must bring a 16-32 bar cut of an up-tempo Christmas song clearly marked that best shows off your personality, confidence, and vocal strengths; and bring your own book.
See
http://www.randproductions.com/2023auditions for additional information
Digital submissions will be considered after the conclusion of live auditions. We urge all talent to attend the live auditions if possible. If not, please submit: Resume, head and body shots (must be recent and reflect your current look), and reel to
casting@randproductions.com
Rand Productions produces live entertainment and theatrical ventures worldwide. Files of all who attend the auditions will be held for future opportunities. If roles are still available after the audition, a new casting notice will be posted here asking for digital submissions.
Rand Productions, its creative artists, and production staff are committed to equitable and diverse hiring, with a dedication to complete inclusivity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability in our workplaces. We strongly encourage all professional performers from all cultural identities, orientations, statures (unless specifically stated for certain roles), and neurodivergent entertainers to audition for any role they are qualified for.
