Please contact Michele Sullivan at michele.sullivan@californiarevels.org if you missed auditions.
Every year, California Revels puts together a chorus totaling up to 50 or more singers. For many chorus members, participating in Revels is the highlight of their holiday season, bringing them together in community, transporting them to another time, and giving them comfort in the darkest days of the year. And, it’s a lot of fun!
This year California Revels dives into the Age of Sail, blending 19th Century London with the African American Gullah tradition and Caribbean folklore in an odyssey across the Atlantic. From sea chanties, mermaids, and Christmas carols to Jonkonnu and Papa Bois, we'll celebrate the Winter Solstice through the eyes of Joseph Johnson, a man who lived his life in all these traditions.
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We are planning a “hybrid” show, welcoming the Solstice both live on stage and streaming to Revelers wherever they may be. COVID safety protocols will be in place for all performances.
For questions, please contact: Production Manager, Michele Sullivan Michele.Sullivan@californiarevels.org
Adult Chorus and Young Performers (YPs)
Who: Performers age 13 +
When: Please contact Michele Sullivan at michele.sullivan@californiarevels.org if you missed auditions.
Where:
When: Please contact Michele Sullivan at michele.sullivan@californiarevels.org if you missed auditions.
Where:
Adult & Teen (Young Performer) Chorus vocal auditions for California Revels are done by reservation in small groups.
For questions please contact Production Manager Michele Sullivan at Michele.Sullivan@californiarevels.org
- Prepare a short folk or classical song, 1-2 minutes in length, one you know well. A cappella is fine. We do not recommend singing to a recording.
- Your 15-minute vocal audition will include a few vocal scales and exercises and reading a short piece with your audition group.
- Bring possible conflicts to add to your application.
- If you intend to dance in the performance, there will be a short required dance audition done in a small group. We will teach you the dance. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Groups will be approximately at 2:00pm and 4:00pm on Saturday, and once on Sunday around 1:30pm.
- Photos are not required but, if you have a small one that we can staple to the audition form, so much the better!
For questions please contact Production Manager Michele Sullivan at Michele.Sullivan@californiarevels.org
Adult and YP General Commitment
Rehearsals:
- Mondays: 7pm beginning 9/27
- Company Retreat, Saturday, 10/2
- Most November weekends beginning 11/7
Tech & Dress Rehearsals:
- Days or eves beginning approximately 12/1
Performances:
- Friday eves - Sunday eves 12/10 - 12/19
A more detailed schedule will be available at auditions. All dates are subject to change.
Children's ChorusWho: Children ages 7-12
When: Please contact Michele Sullivan at michele.sullivan@californiarevels.org if you missed auditions. Where: We are pleased to invite children ages 7-12 years to vocal auditions for this year’s Christmas Revels. Children do not need to schedule an audition and are asked to email Production Manager Michele Sullivan so we will know to expect you.
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- Children will sing with a small group of other potential cast members in the order they arrive and sign in.
- Prepare two unaccompanied songs, one being “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” and another of your choice
- Please bring any advance notification of possible rehearsal or performance conflicts.
- There will be a short dance audition. We will teach the dance to the group. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Although your child(ren) will be free to go after completing the singing and dance portions, we recommend you be prepared to stay the full 90 minutes, as we may wish to hear groups of children together or to have them read lines.
For questions, please contact: Production Manager, Michele Sullivan Michele.Sullivan@californiarevels.org
Children General Commitment
Rehearsals:
- Mondays: 7pm beginning 9/27
- Company Retreat, Saturday, 10/2
- Most November weekends beginning 11/7
Tech & Dress Rehearsals:
- Days or eves beginning approximately 12/1
Performances:
- Friday eves - Sunday eves 12/10 - 12/19
A more detailed schedule will be available at auditions. All dates are subject to change.