RBCC Players is a Community Theatre Group that has been around since April of 1984.
We typically do a show at the Holidays and one in the Spring.
This year we are offering a comedy that should have something for everyone.
10 WAYS TO SURVIVE THE HOLIDAYS
A comedy, served ten ways
by Don Zolidis
Whether you eagerly count the days until the holidays or would prefer to hide until January, this fast-paced ensemble comedy has a role for you!
The holidays bring family, food, gifts, music, travel, decorations—and countless opportunities for everything to go hilariously wrong. Guided by two narrators with very different attitudes toward holiday cheer, 10 Ways to Survive the Holidays unfolds through ten comedic vignettes featuring disastrous family photos, determined carolers, workplace chaos at the North Pole, impossible holiday travel, over-the-top decorations, unexpected hauntings, and more.
Beneath the laughter is a warm reminder that the holidays don’t need to be perfect to be meaningful—and none of us has to survive them alone.
AUDITION DATES
Auditions are by appointment:
• Tuesday September 29 7:00–9:00pm
• Wednesday September 30 7:00–9:00pm
• Saturday October 3 10:00am–12:00pm
• Tuesday October 6 7:00–9:00pm
LOCATION
Richmond Beach Congregational Church – West side/lower level
1512 NW 195th St Shoreline, WA 98133
CASTING
We are seeking an ensemble of 10–20 performers to bring this collection of colorful characters to life.
The production offers opportunities for:
• Bold character choices
• Physical comedy
• Strong comedic timing
• Ensemble storytelling
• Playing multiple contrasting roles
• Quick character and costume transformations
• Both broad comedy and warm, genuine moments
The script contains more than 30 characters. Depending upon the final cast size, performers may play several roles or concentrate on one or two featured characters. Roles can be played by actors of any gender, and we welcome performers with a wide range of backgrounds and theatrical experience.
FEATURED CHARACTERS INCLUDE
• Two contrasting narrators who guide the audience through the evening
• An exasperated teenager and his enthusiastic holiday-photo family
• An unusually determined family photographer
• A couple navigating the dangerous rules of holiday gift-giving
• A relentless group of entrepreneurial carolers
• Scrooge, Marley, three Christmas spirits, and a team of ghost hunters
• A mother attempting to prepare the perfect holiday meal
• Santa, disgruntled elves, and North Pole management
• Two long-time radio hosts ready for a musical revolution
• A family treating holiday travel like a military operation
• Cindy Lou Who and a decoration-obsessed Grinch
• A woman who receives unexpected holiday companionship from a group of displaced spirits
Rehearsals will begin on Sunday October 18. Not all actors will be called for all rehearsals.
Rehearsals scheduled as follows:
Sundays 6:00–9:00pm,
Mondays 7:00–10:00pm (Oct 19, Nov 16 8:00-10:00pm)
Tuesdays 7:00–10:00pm
Wednesdays 7:00–10:00pm (Oct 21, Nov 18 8:00-10:00pm)
Saturdays, Nov 21 & 28 9:00-Noon
Tech week
Sunday, Nov 29 2:00-7:00pm
Mon – Wed, Nov 30 - Dec 2 6:30-10:00pm
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Performance dates:
Friday December 4 7:30 pm
Saturday December 5 2:00 pm
Sunday December 6 2:00 pm
We are also looking for musicians to help create ambiance in the space with holiday selections for the audience to enjoy and sing along with. Come help us create a lively holiday experience filled with familiar chaos, theatrical surprises, laughter, and heart.
10 Ways to Survive the Holidays is produced by special arrangement with Stage Partners.
(www.yourstagepartners.com)
Please include in your email your interest, a resume, a headshot and which of the Audition Dates and times work best for you. You will receive a confirmation of you audtion time. All auditions will be done at Richmond Beach Congregational Church in Shoreline at 1512 NW 195th ST.
AUDITION INFORMATION
A short poem, song or comedic monologue is required - would prefer memorized. Additionally, there may be readings from the script and opportunities to explore different characters.
To schedule an audition appointment: send your headshot, resume, and interest in an email to rbccplayers@gmail.com. Within the email, please share the best date and time for your appointment. Also share any conflicts for rehearsals.
This show has the opportunity to have up to 20 performers or as few as 10 playing multiple roles.
AUDITION DATES
Auditions are by appointment:
• Tuesday September 29 7:00–9:00pm
• Wednesday September 30 7:00–9:00pm
• Saturday October 3 10:00am–12:00pm
• Tuesday October 6 7:00–9:00pm
LOCATION
Richmond Beach Congregational Church – West side/lower level
1512 NW 195th St Shoreline, WA 98133
If needed will be shared at the audition
