What makes us unique

WHY VV?

Our cast and crew would say that Vaud-Villities is truly a second home. There’s simply something magical and familial about being a part of our cast and crew. Many of our members have been in Vaud-Villities for decades and even generations. Membership with Vaud-Villities is guaranteed to fulfill your performing heart and you’re bound to end up with lifelong friends and memories participating in our annual variety show productions.

2023 Vaud-Villities Holiday Show

JOIN THE VV SHOW
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September 17 & 18: vocal, dancing and acting auditions

September 24: kick-off & first rehearsal

Rehearsals: Sundays, October & November  (schedule varies based upon casting)

Performances: Dec 8-10 

NEW Rehearsal Location! Ohio Dominican University’s Peace Hall (accessible, parking lot attached to building, vocalists + dancers rehearse in same location)


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SING

Singing Auditions are every half-hour:
Sunday 9/17, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Monday 9/18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

There are a number of solo, ensemble and chorus opportunities throughout this one-hour holiday production. If you are an alum of VV, you can simply complete the membership form to sing in the CHORUS ONLY. If you're interested in singing solos/ensembles, register for a time to audition. Music and specific song segments are as follows:

  • Solo/Ensemble: Christmas Valentine: Ladies – meas. 3-10, Males- meas. 10-16
  • Solo/Ensemble: North Pole Elf: Ladies – meas. 5-12, 13-20
  • Solo/Ensemble: All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth: Males – meas. 7-15
  • Solo/Ensemble: Run Rudolph Run: Males – meas. 25-32, 49-55
  • Solo/Ensemble: Santa Baby: Male and/or Female as marked to page 3
  • Ensemble Only: Jingle Bells: meas. 55-63

DANCE

Dance Auditions: Sunday 9/17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Monday 9/18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Dancers are taught a series of combinations for a panel of judges in the following styles: jazz, lyrical (optional), tap (optional), and kickline (optional). Wear comfortable clothing/dance attire and appropriate dance shoes.

ACT

Acting Auditions are every half-hour:
Sunday 9/17, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Monday 9/18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
There are a numerous acting opportunities in the 2023 holiday show.

Actors should come prepared to read a part of their choosing from the script; they will be paired with someone to read through the part with them. We may ask actors to read other parts. Memorizing not required.

Review the script in the link below so you can start practicing for your audition.

YOUTH

Youth ages 6-17 are invited to participate in a movement/vocal number. Rehearsals for youth are from 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. every Sunday, starting October 1st through November 26th. Tech week is December 3-7 and performances are December 8-10, 2023. No auditions needed, simply complete the membership form.

Youth ages 14+ interested in singing in the combined, bass or treble choruses should register for a time slot to audition.

CAST TESTIMONIALS

Being a Vaud-Villities performer for the past 10 years has been a joy! Without much previous theater experience, I’ve learned to dance, sing and be a comedian! Best part of it all is contributing to the creative process to create a show from costumes, to props, to sets, script, fundraising and even serving on the board! What is even more warming than the applause? Great friendships that I’ve made!
Kelly Friar
Singer
As a member of Vaud-Villities, I can be with my friends, make new friends and feel at home no matter where we perform. I love being a part of an organization that welcomes people of all ages and diversity.
Peggy Rennick
Singer & Board Member
Nothing greater than taking the stage with 100 people you call family. It's been sheer joy to be a part of this organization since 2007 as a dancer, choreographer, youth leader, dance manager, board member and board chair. Come join our family!
Maggie Ellison
Interim Artistic Director & Dancer

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Vaud-Villities Productions, Inc.

PO Box 696, Columbus, OH 43216