Frank Capra’s film classic has been brought to vibrant theatrical life through the remarkable collaboration of Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner Sheldon Harnick and Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Joe Raposo. The story of George Bailey and his wonderful life in Bedford Falls remains a timeless fable of dreams, disillusionment and the power of love. An uplifting chronicle of the extraordinary lives of ordinary folk, A Wonderful Life exhilarates the mind and heart as it celebrates the innate goodness in us all.

This is a new version of the show, so please see the highlights that concord provided on YouTube! 

Highlights From Sheldon Harnick 's Heartwarming "A Wonderful Life" Musical

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We believe that great casting is about finding people who are true to themselves. We want to see who you are. We’re interested in performers with a distinct point of view and a willingness to bring their own unique gifts to the creative process. If you've got a passion for performance and a personality that's ready to shine, we want to meet you.

We are looking for 23* talented and diverse performers of all ethnicities aged 16 or older.We are also looking to cast Understudies and 2-3 Standbys for this production. Any guaranteed performances for these roles would be noted in an offer letter or given during the rehearsal process. 

*Per a partnership with our education dept, up to 3 ensemble roles may be designated for senior-level Palace Performance Company performers who meet the required qualifications.

Breakdown of terminology is as follows:

• Performing / Principle Cast - Actor who performs in the majority/all of performances

• Understudy - when a member of the performing cast learns a principal or supporting role and could be called upon to perform that role during the performance period - sometimes guaranteed performances are offered; sometimes they are not. 

• Standby - When an actor doesn’t perform with the principal cast every performance but learns the role(s) to perform in emergency situations and/or preplanned performances. While the standby doesn’t have to be at every performance, they must be within an hour’s distance from the theatre to be pulled in with at least one hour’s notice to call time. 

The Georgetown Palace desires to be as inclusive as possible and we enthusiastically encourage gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender and nonbinary actors to submit to audition for any roles listed. We also seek all races,ethnicities and abilities. Our character descriptions on the following pages are gender binary and are written with he/him or she/her. While they are limited in their writing, we hope that anyone who identifies with any of the roles, will come out and audition.

THE AUDITIONS:

Auditions will take place on the Springer Stage at the Historic Georgetown Palace Theatre.

• Sunday, August 23 - 6:00p-10:00p

• Monday, August 24 - 6:00p-10:00p

Participants will be singing and dancing in one visit. Please plan to be at the Palace for about 90 minutes once your audition time begins. 

We will see 20 performers per 2 hour block. The first part of the audition will be your song for the production team. The second part of your time slot will be learning the dance combination(s). 

Performers will be able to sign up for Sunday or Monday evening August 23 or 24 respectively. 

Depending on where you fall in the order, you may not have much time to change between singing and dancing, so please come in your dance audition outfit so that we can get you in and out on time. Please dress in clothing that you can dance and move freely in. Please DO NOT WEAR jeans or restricting clothing for your dance audition. Initial dance auditions will consist of one musical theatre jazz dance combination. Auditioners should bring jazz shoes for the audition. If you do not have the appropriate shoes, sneakers are acceptable. All roles do need to move, so please plan to dance at the audition (even if you wear sneakers for the dance portion). Please note that all dancers  and movers will be considered. Those actors wishing to be considered for the children’s roles, will not need to attend the dance call. 

Due to this format, it is imperative that you show up 15 mins before your audition time. Example: Your audition time is 6:00p, please show up by 5:45p to get signed in. 

We are hoping this new format will make auditioning easier and less driving for the performers. Having 2 separate days available will help mitigate the need for any video submissions as we prefer to see you in-person. 

The vocal audition should consist of no more than one minute (16-32 bars) of a classic holiday song. Very specifically this is not a pop or modern sounding show, so when thinking of a classic holiday song please take that into account. .. An accompanist will be provided, and we will also be able to connect pre-recorded music via bluetooth from your phone. We will not accept an acapella audition. If using pre-recorded music, please make sure to have the exact cut you will be using. Please have it downloaded and cued up prior to entering the audition room and it shouldn’t include vocals. If using sheet music, please make sure it is in the correct key, with any cuts clearly marked and in a binder for the accompanist.

Please note that your audition side does not need to be memorized.

While we want and prefer you to pick your own song, we realize that it can be daunting for some people. 

We have provided this music cut for those that cannot choose their own. 

Audition sign ups can be found HERE

If none of the audition times listed work for your schedule, please send productions@georgetownpalace.org an email, and we’ll do our best to arrange an alternate audition. Please note that the team prefers to see IN PERSON auditions. Callbacks in person are also required. 

Please do not put yourself on the waitlist unless there aren’t any time slots available or unless told to by Productions. You run the risk of being deleted if you do not follow the directions.

CALLBACKS:

Callbacks will take place on Tuesday, August 25 by invitation only from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM on the Springer Stage.  If you are invited to callbacks, you will be emailed the day of callbacks. Specific cuts of songs and sides from the script will be provided for callbacks for all characters. We are no longer posting callback lists publicly. 

CONFLICTS:

When signing up for an audition slot please note any conflicts during the rehearsal or performance dates.  Please note: conflicts do not necessarily negate the opportunity to be cast, but wemust know about them up front to factor that into the casting decisions.  Barring emergencies, additional conflicts added/disclosed after casting could result in dismissal from the production.  Sunday rehearsals will only be planned for tech rehearsals immediately prior to opening, but please include Sunday afternoon conflicts for the rehearsal period so that in the event a Saturday must be canceled due to cast conflicts we will know whether a reschedule on Sunday is an option. Adding any non-emergency or work conflicts after casting could result in your removal from the production.

REHEARSALS:

Rehearsals begin Monday, September 28, 2026.  Scripts and scores will be available at the first rehearsal. But those offered roles will receive a link to a digital copy.  Rehearsals will typically be held Monday-Thursday evenings from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and on Saturdays from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  Sunday afternoon will only be an option in the event a Saturday must be canceled due to cast conflicts.

Once the show moves into the theatre, the rehearsal schedule will alter to accommodate adding the different tech elements. We will make sure that those alterations are noted in the rehearsal schedule. 

PERFORMANCES:

For evening performances the curtain is at 7:30p, and for matinee performances the curtain is at 2:00p. This being a holiday show, some of the performances do not follow our normal schedule. 

Special Performance Notes:

• Performances out of the ordinary schedule are:

  • Saturday, November 28 - matinee

  • Thursday, December 10 - adaptive evening performance 

  • Saturday, December 12 - matinee

  • Thursday, December 17 - evening performance

  • Saturday, December 19 - matinee

  • Monday, December 21 - evening performance

  • Tuesday, December 22 - evening performance

  • Wednesday, December 23 - evening performance

  • Monday, December 28 - evening performance

  • Tuesday, December 29 - evening performance

  • Wednesday, December 30 - evening performance

• No performances at all November 30 to December 9 or December 24-26. 

• This show’s ASL performance is scheduled for Saturday, November 28, 2026; evening performance.

LOCAL TALENT:

While we are open to entertaining non-local actors, we are requiring that callbacks be attended in person. All actors must have their own local housing or must obtain local housing on their own for the full rehearsal and performance period. 

CASTING:

Once casting is completed, emails will be sent to the actors that will be offered a role in the production. Once the full cast has accepted, everyone else who auditioned will be notified via email. Please note that we do not make offers via phone or text. Please keep an eye on your emails for those offers. Please note that we will make the offers and notify everyone as soon as we can, but it could take time to get the cast list completed. 

COMPENSATION: 

All actors 16 and above who are offered a role in the show will receive 2 comp tickets for the production.All actors 16 and above who are offered a role in the show will be paid a non-union stipend. Please note that since there are more than 18 performances, the stipend will be higher than normal. PPC performers who are using their partnership perk for casting, will not be paid a stipend.

HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS:

Everyone should stay home if they do not feel well. If you test positive for COVID 19, or suspect you have the flu, you should stay home and away from others until for 24 hours. Please monitor your symptoms for improvement and fever free (without meds). Then take added precaution for the next 5 days.

We still recommend wearing a mask in rehearsals the day after you return from travel.

GPT:

The Georgetown Palace Theatre is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment in which all community members feel a sense of belonging and does not discriminate in casting practices on the basis of an individual’s ethnicity, age, gender, physical and cognitive ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, country of origin, or other factors.  We strongly encourage candidates of all ages, abilities, gender, and ethnicities to audition.

Please see our operating Standards at the following link:

Georgetown Palace Operating Standards

Everyone involved with the production must complete a background check, every 3 years at the Palace’s expense. If you are cast, you will receive a secure link where you can fill it out. There is no cost to you. 

If cast, please note that we may ask you to provide your own show shoes (including tap shoes) unless we deem it is a specialty shoe. The cast will also be asked to provide their own personal undergarments for the production. 

The Georgetown Palace Theatre is a 501c3 non-profit organization.  

If you have any questions, please email:

productions@georgetownpalace.org.