Urgent: Casting Lead Role for public reading/concert of Queer Christmas Movie Musical 'But They're A Nutcracker'
But They're A Nutcracker
Queens, NY
Unpaid
Non-unionAudition
Posted Yesterday
Engagement 22 November 2026 – 11 December 2026
'But They're A Nutcracker' is an independent Queer Christmas Musical Comedy. While it is written as a screenplay, we'll be performing a live reading of the material.
The performance will take place Saturday December 11th at 8:00pm at Stepback Studio (Woodside, Queens).
There will be 3 rehearsals in November and early December, including one in person Music rehearsal (ideally November 22nd), one virtual read through (ideally December 5th), and one in person run through (Thursday December 10th).
For the full process, we're able to offer a $100 honorarium.
About the piece: 'But They're A Nutcracker' follows 30-something bisexual Garland December as she inherits her Grandma's Cookie Shop. Non-binary love interest Hazel is murdered and their soul gets trapped in the body of a Nutcracker. Plus, the cookie recipe is missing! Together they need to solve the murder, find the recipe, and learn the True Meaning Of Christmas while falling in love. It's silly, funny, and very gay.
Unfortunately, our lead actress to play Garland has had to drop out, so we're looking for a stellar replacement!
Applicants should be or present as mid-30s, female, femme non-binary or trans-femme, have great comedic skills and strong vocals. The songs are mostly in a Mezzo range, but keys can be adjusted if necessary!
To apply, please submit a headshot, resume, and any video or audio clips that best showcase your acting and/or singing abilities via email to [email protected].
There will be 3 rehearsals in November and early December, including one in person Music rehearsal (ideally November 22nd), one virtual read through (ideally December 5th), and one in person run through (Thursday December 10th).
For the full process, we're able to offer a $100 honorarium.
About the piece: 'But They're A Nutcracker' follows 30-something bisexual Garland December as she inherits her Grandma's Cookie Shop. Non-binary love interest Hazel is murdered and their soul gets trapped in the body of a Nutcracker. Plus, the cookie recipe is missing! Together they need to solve the murder, find the recipe, and learn the True Meaning Of Christmas while falling in love. It's silly, funny, and very gay.
Unfortunately, our lead actress to play Garland has had to drop out, so we're looking for a stellar replacement!
Applicants should be or present as mid-30s, female, femme non-binary or trans-femme, have great comedic skills and strong vocals. The songs are mostly in a Mezzo range, but keys can be adjusted if necessary!
To apply, please submit a headshot, resume, and any video or audio clips that best showcase your acting and/or singing abilities via email to [email protected].
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