COMMITMENT

Hooray!! You (or your child/children) are thinking about auditioning for The Christmas Revels!
Performing in The Christmas Revels is a big commitment, so please make sure your fall activities can accommodate the schedule.
Rehearsals start in September and include weekly weeknight rehearsals as well as FIVE all-day Saturday rehearsals and several Sunday afternoon rehearsals. In December there are 8 weeknight rehearsals before the show opens. When we open, you'll be happy for all the rehearsal time and proud of what we'll have created together! The Christmas Revels runs for 5 performances over 5 days.
Please make sure you can commit to the Covid requirement and the schedule (none of the rehearsals are optional and note that the Wednesday performance is a matinee).
 Adult and Children's Chorus Auditions are:
Friday, May 13 from 4:30 to 8pm and
Saturday, May 14 from 10am to 1:30pm
See the contact information at the bottom of the page to set up your audition.
Puget Sound Revels is a welcoming community. We look forward to putting a wonderfully diverse cast on the Rialto stage.
 REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
All rehearsals are at First United Methodist Church in Tacoma unless otherwise stated.  (621 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma  98402)

September
9/24  First Saturday retreat – Children 10am - noon; Adults 10am – 4pm
9/27  Tuesday –  Children 5 - 6pm; Adults 7 – 10:30pm
 
October
10/4  Tuesday –  Children 5 - 6pm; Adults 7 – 10:30pm
10/11  Tuesday –  Children 5 - 6pm; Adults 7 – 10:30pm
10/15  Saturday – Children 9:30am – 1pm; Adults 9:30am – 5pm
10/18  Tuesday –  Children 5 - 6pm; Adults 7 – 10:30pm
10/23  Sunday – Adults  1pm – 5pm
10/25  Tuesday –  Children 5 - 6pm; Adults 7 – 10:30pm
 
November
11/1  Tuesday –  Children 5 - 6pm; Adults 7 – 10:30pm
11/5  Saturday – Children 9:30am – 1pm; Adults 9:30am – 5pm
11/8  Tuesday –  Children 5 - 6pm; Adults 7 – 10:30pm
11/13  Sunday – Adults  1pm – 5pm
11/15  Tuesday –  Children 5 - 6pm; Adults 7 – 10:30pm
11/19  Saturday – Children 9:30am – 1pm; Adults 9:30am – 5pm
11/22  Tuesday –  Children 5 - 6pm; Adults 7 – 10:30pm
11/27  Sunday - Adults  1pm – 5pm
11/29  Tuesday –  Children 5 - 6pm; Adults 7 – 10:30pm
 
December
12/3 Saturday Full cast - 9:30 - 5pm
12/6 Tuesday Rialto  Full Cast 6 - 10pm
12/7  Wednesday  5 – 10pm (Children's time 6 - 8)
12/8  Thursday 5 – 10pm (Children's time TBD)

Rialto Theater 
12/12 - 12/15  6 - 11pm (end times might vary, especially for the Children's Chorus)
12/16  Dress Rehearsal  6 - 11pm
Performances:
12/17 at 2pm and 7:30pm
12/18 at 1pm
12/20 at 7:30pm
12/21 at 2pm (note this is a Wednesday matinee)
COVID-times - KEEPING EVERYONE SAFE
We're not sure what the "covid scene" will be this fall so for the success of the show and the safety of all, prospective cast members need to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
We'll ask you to sign an “I’m fully vaccinated and doing this at my own risk” form. Revels will follow/enforce Washington State and Tacoma Health Department directives, but cannot be held liable in the event of infection. If necessary, COVID safety protocols will be in place for all performances and rehearsals.
GENERAL INFORMATION
While Revels uses a number of professional performers in its productions, its volunteer adult and children's choruses form its core.  There is no "standing" Revels production chorus; we audition each cast anew for each show.
OUR CRITERIA
Revels cast members are people who love to sing, who sing vigorously and accurately with a good sense of rhythm and who can hold their own part in a choral context. Some are experienced choral singers, some are not. Sight-reading is not necessary, but a good ear and the ability to memorize music and text, along with being pleasant to be around are. We look for a variety of ages, heights, personalities, theater experience (or not), and racial and ethnic backgrounds to create our on-stage "village". 
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ADULT AUDITIONS
We schedule groups of 3 adults in 20-minute blocks. During your audition time you will sing a short audition piece of your choice without accompaniment.  Because of the kind of music we present in The Christmas Revels, we recommend you choose a traditional song, carol, classical piece, or folk song. Often a simple song well sung is more effective than a more complicated one; it helps when you're sure of the words! Don't try to impress us with something difficult -- just sing something you love and know well. In the interest of time, we will probably stop you after a verse or two rather than hear the whole song.

We may ask you to sing some scales to get an idea of your vocal range. We will then teach a simple round for you to sing with the other prospective cast members in your group.

You also may be asked to read something and/or join others in some simple folk dance steps.


 
CHILDREN'S AUDITIONS and expectations for young singers
Children will sing with a small group of other potential cast members.
Your child (children) should be prepared to sing (unaccompanied) either Silent Night or America the Beautiful (their choice).
 
The Christmas Revels Children's Chorus is comprised of about a dozen singers (ages 6 - 12). In choosing cast members we consider a variety of factors, including quality of singing voice, energy level, ability to focus and follow directions, and general courtesy. We want to create the best possible performance and have fun along the way. Singers accepted into the chorus will receive over 25 hours of professional music, theater and dance instruction at no charge.

Children's Chorus rehearsals involve learning and memorizing songs, dances, and stage blocking. They begin promptly at 5:00pm and end promptly at 6:00pm. As in all choirs, every member is important. If someone is missing, the group as a whole is different, so please be present and on time. This honors everyone's time and efforts.

When we work with the larger cast in rehearsals and performances, we'll have some periods of down time. The children will be supervised and will need quiet activities like a book to read, homework, a quiet game to play with others, etc.--no electronics, please.
Because we have a limited number of places in the chorus, we will have a waiting list.
If a singer is unable to fulfill their duties, we will call up a singer from the list.
AUDITION APPOINTMENTS
To schedule an appointment sent a message to psrevels@pugetsoundrevels.org or call the Revels office 253-756-1804.  Give us your name, phone number and choice of date (and time preference, if you have one).  The sooner you schedule your appointment, the more easily we can accommodate your preferences.  Auditions are at First United Methodist Church in Tacoma unless otherwise stated.  (621 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma  98402). Feel free to call or email with questions.