Once Upon a December
Singers! Join us for our December 2024 cabaret, "Once Upon a December", on Sunday, December 15 at 7:30 pm, at the Laurie Beechman Theatre located at 407 W. 42nd Street, NYC.
If you've never performed with us before, we don't require an audition but we do ask for a video sample of your singing. You can attach one to this form later.
At this time we are accepting applications from teens only.
We welcome both musical theatre showtunes, pop songs and holiday favorites.
"Once Upon a December" is a celebration of the winter holiday season, brought to life through song. We're gathering a talented ensemble of singers ready to fill the theater with the joy and excitement of the holidays. From show-stopping Broadway showtunes to uplifting pop anthems and soulful folk melodies, each performance will capture the festive spirit and leave the audience wrapped in holiday cheer.
We're looking for a balanced mix of ballads and up-tempo songs, so please prepare one of each, or two up-tempo songs.
This is a cabaret workshop with two one-hour Zoom meetings on consecutive Sundays, an in-person rehearsal, and a final rehearsal just before the performance at the theatre. On the Zooms we'll talk about the show's theme, song selection, interpretation, patter, microphone technique, makeup, presence, presentation, and wardrobe.
The Zooms are important - they will help you plan a performance that's unique and memorable. You should grab the audience's attention and make a connection with them -- even before you start singing.
Zoom Meeting #1: Sunday 11/24 from 7 - 8 pm
Zoom Meeting #2: Sunday 12/1 from 7 - 8 pm
In-Person Rehearsal #1: Sunday 12/8 from 1 - 4 pm (Sunlight Studios)
In-Person Rehearsal #2: Sunday 12/15 from 3:30 pm - 5:45 pm (Sunlight Studios)
Sound Check: Sunday 12/15 from 6:00 - 6:30 pm (Laurie Beechman Theatre)
Doors Open to Guests: Sunday 12/15 at 6:30 pm
Showtime: Sunday, 12/15 at 7:30 pm
Sunlight Studios is at 321 W. 44th Street, #202.
Laurie Beechman Theatre is downstairs at the West Bank Cafe, 407 W. 42nd Street.
Our show will be 60 to 75 minutes long, and each singer will have the opportunity to present at least two songs.
To participate in the workshop, a fee of $150 is required. We will bill you after you've registered.
Please note that we have limited spaces available – no more than 12 singers!
About the Laurie Beechman
The Laurie Beechman is a warm and welcoming dinner theater venue where we've hosted many successful cabarets in the past. Guests will be charged a $20 cover (plus a $5 ticketing service fee) and the venue requires guests to spend a minimum of $25 on food and drinks.
The West Bank Café, located upstairs, will prepare the food, and the menu is the same for the café and the theatre.
Doors will open for seating at 3:00 pm, and the show will begin at 4:00 pm. We are looking forward to having a great time with all of you!
To apply to perform in our cabaret, please click on the "Next" button below.
We look forward to singing with you!