We're thrilled that you're submitting a self-tape for HALLMARK(ish): THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY MUSICAL!
Please include the following in your submission:
Slate: Please state your name, height, and current location, and let us know whether you are or are not available for the applicable in-person callback dates:
US National Tour: September 10 & 11 in New York City
Toronto Production: September 18 in Toronto
Song: Prepare a song of your choice in the style specified for the role(s) you're auditioning for as stated below.
Sides: Record the provided sides for your requested role(s).
Dance/Movement (Optional): If you have a dance or movement reel—or any performance clips that showcase your physicality—we'd love to see them. This is completely optional, though.
Bonus: If you have comedy or improv experience, please mention it in your slate!
ACCESS MATERIAL BELOW FOR ALL ROLES
COOKIE (CLICK HERE TO ACCESS SIDES)
-For Cookie, please tape a cut of a comedic musical theatre song of your choice.
HOLLY (CLICK HERE TO ACCESS SIDES)
-For Holly, please tape a cut of a contemporary musical theatre song of your choice.
MARK (CLICK HERE TO ACCESS SIDES)
-For Mark, please tape either a cut of a country or a contemporary musical theatre song of your choice.
Note: singing for the role of Mark is secondary to acting/comedy.
MARTHA/CODY (CLICK HERE TO ACCESS SIDES)
-For Martha/Cody, please tape a cut of contemporary musical theatre with comedy, pop or rock - your choice.
MERRY (CLICK HERE TO ACCESS SIDES)
-For Merry, please tape a cut of a contemporary musical theatre song with comedy.
FOR FEMALE ENS/COVER:
-Pick TWO of the characters above - HOLLY, MERRY or COOKIE to tape for us with a song cut of your choice.
FOR MALE ENS/COVER:
-Tape the TWO characters above - MARTHA/CODY & MARK with a song cut of your choice.
IMPORTANT: There are two separate productions currently being cast: the US National Touring Company and the Toronto Company.
To be considered for the Toronto Company, you must be a Canadian citizen and have access to local housing in the Toronto area.
To be considered for the US National Touring Company, you must be a US citizen and have access to local housing in the New York City area for the rehearsal period.
For your convenience, I've included both casting notices below for reference.
If you have any questions, please reach out to me at hdbauditions@gmail.com.
I can’t wait for your submissions!!! It’s going to be CHRISTMAS IN JULY! - Holly :)
THE UNAUTHORIZED HALLMARK(ISH) PARODY MUSICAL – US NON-UNION NATIONAL TOUR
Non-Union North American Tour
Producers: PEG USA, INC.
Director: Tim Drucker
Choreographers: Brooke & Tiffany Engen
Music Director: Joel Waggoner
Book & Lyrics: Bonnie Milligan & Tim Drucker}
Music & Lyrics: Joel Waggoner
Casting: Holly Buczek, HDB Casting
Compensation Package:
Payrate: $650 USD for rehearsals and $725 USD tour plus $60 USD per diem while on tour.
Producer provided transportation and housing (Sleeper bus and double occupancy hotel rooms when in a city for more than one day)
Dates:
Rehearsal Start Date: November 2, 2026, in NYC
Opening: November 20, 2026 – Tampa, FL
Tour currently booked through: December 31, 2026
Auditions: Initial Self-tape by July 24th, 2026
Callbacks: In Person in NYC on September 10th & 11th, 2026
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical tells the story of Holly, an overworked Big City executive who returns to her quirky small hometown for Christmas and juggles an old flame romance, small-town drama, a looming corporate merger, a cookie contest conspiracy and a moose on the loose!
Packed with holiday cheer, cheerful chaos and original pop songs including … “Judge That Cookie” and “It Feels Like Christmas (Because It Is Literally Christmas),” the show offers a hilarious twist on the classic holiday movies you already know and love.
Following the sold-out world premiere in Toronto, ON. The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical will embark on a US tour.
For more information on the show, visit: https://hallmarkish.com
SEEKING:
HOLLY: (20s-30s, Female identifying) The stereotypical ambitious city dwelling lead of the Christmas love story. She works at Big Bank in Big City but must go home to help her mom with all the Christmas problems in Small Town. Our knowing winking guide to the audience. Excellent comedic timing and a killer belt. Soprano (legit with belt/mix).
MARK: (20s to 30s, Male identifying) The Christmas movie local town hunk. A lumberjack and the sheriff. He isn't that sharp and is recovering from the loss of his dead wife due to her gluten allergy. Charming with comedy. Baritone/Baritenor
CODY/MARTHA: (20s-40s, Male identifying) A quick change comedian. Plays Holly's frazzled assistant and best friend in Big City, Martha. In Small Town, they are the judge of that Annual Small Town Cookie Bake off and the local gay, Cody. Also plays all the other women in the town. Excellent with sketch character work. Tenor (high belt/legit)
MERRY: (30s-40s, Female identifying) Holly's put-upon mother in Small Town. She is running too many businesses by herself ever since her husband ran off to the North Pole. Fun sketch comedy energy, think Melissa McCarthy as a Hallmark mom. Mezzo (belt/legit)
COOKIE: (20s-30s, Female identifying) Merry's rival in Small Town and our holiday villain. She wins the Annual Small Town Cookie Bake Off every year. A real Christmas Diva. Think Vanessa Williams in a Diva's Christmas Carol or Velma Von Tussle in Hairspray.
Mezzo (belt/legit)
FEMALE ENSEMBLE/COVER: Ensemble track that appears in all group numbers and cover Holly, Merry and Cookie. Soprano (belt/legit)
MALE ENSEMBLE/COVER: Ensemble track that appears in all group numbers and covers Mark and Cody and second cover for Cookie. Baritenor
THE UNAUTHORIZED HALLMARK(ISH) PARODY MUSICAL – TORONTO PRODUCTION – NON-UNION
Toronto Production – The Lyric Theatre, North York
Producers: PEG USA, INC.
Director: Tim Drucker
Choreographers: Brooke & Tiffany Engen
Music Director: Joel Waggoner
Book & Lyrics: Bonnie Milligan & Tim Drucker
Music & Lyrics: Joel Waggoner
Casting: Holly Buczek, HDB Casting
Compensation Package:
Payrate: $650 CAD wk – rehearsal. $725 CAD – operating
Must be local to Toronto/Toronto area for this production. Producer will not provide housing for the duration of the contract.
Dates:
Rehearsal Start Date: November 9, 2026
Opening: November 28, 2026
Closing: January 3, 2027
Auditions: Initial Self-tape by July 27th, 2026
Callbacks: In Person in Toronto on September 18th, 2026
Venue:
Lyric Theatre: The Meridian Arts Centre.
5040 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 6R8, Canada
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical tells the story of Holly, an overworked Big City executive who returns to her quirky small hometown for Christmas and juggles an old flame romance, small-town drama, a looming corporate merger, a cookie contest conspiracy and a moose on the loose!
Packed with holiday cheer, cheerful chaos and original pop songs including … “Judge That Cookie” and “It Feels Like Christmas (Because It Is Literally Christmas),” the show offers a hilarious twist on the classic holiday movies you already know and love.
Following the sold-out world premiere in Toronto, ON in 2025, The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical will return to the Toronto area for the 2026 holiday season!
For more information on the show, visit: https://hallmarkish.com
MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR FULL CONTRACT – PLEASE CHECK THE DATES BEFORE SUBMITTING!
SEEKING:
HOLLY: (20s-30s, Female identifying) The stereotypical ambitious city dwelling lead of the Christmas love story. She works at Big Bank in Big City but must go home to help her mom with all the Christmas problems in Small Town. Our knowing winking guide to the audience. Excellent comedic timing and a killer belt. Soprano (legit with belt/mix). THIS ROLE IS CAST – SEEKING BACK UPS ONLY
MARK: (20s to 30s, Male identifying) The Christmas movie local town hunk. A lumberjack and the sheriff. He isn't that sharp and is recovering from the loss of his dead wife due to her gluten allergy. Charming with comedy. Baritone/Baritenor
CODY/MARTHA: (20s-40s, Male identifying) Quick change comedian. Plays Holly's frazzled assistant and best friend in Big City, Martha. In Small Town, they are the judge of that Annual Small Town Cookie Bake off and the local gay, Cody. Also plays all the other women in the town. Excellent with sketch character work. Tenor (high belt/legit) THIS ROLE IS CAST – SEEKING BACK UPS ONLY
MERRY: (30s-40s, Female identifying) Holly's put-upon mother in Small Town. She is running too many businesses by herself ever since her husband ran off to the North Pole. Fun sketch comedy energy, think Melissa McCarthy as a Hallmark mom. Mezzo (belt/legit) THIS ROLE IS CAST – SEEKING BACK UPS ONLY
COOKIE: (20s-30s, Female identifying) Merry's rival in Small Town and our holiday villain. She wins the Annual Small Town Cookie Bake Off every year. A real Christmas Diva. Think Vanessa Williams in a Diva's Christmas Carol or Velma Von Tussle in Hairspray.
Mezzo (belt/legit)
FEMALE ENSEMBLE/COVER: Ensemble track that appears in all group numbers and cover Holly, Merry and Cookie. Soprano (belt/legit)
MALE ENSEMBLE/COVER: Ensemble track that appears in all group numbers and covers Mark and Cody and second cover for Cookie. Baritenor
