May 15 & 16 – Adult Chorus Auditions for the 2026 Winter Revels

Be a part of a spectacular holiday tradition!

Washington Revels announces adult (ages 18+) auditions for its 44th annual holiday production. Join our 40-person adult chorus for this year’s show and bring a delightful blend of music, dance and story to life! 

It’s December 1870 in Washington, D.C., and Christmas Eve in the parlor of a new Senator’s home. But this is no ordinary politician–it’s Hiram Rhodes Revels, the nation’s first African American Senator, and he and wife Phoebe are gathering friends and family–from worlds spanning the streets of Capitol Hill to the opera houses of Europe–to celebrate the season.

Candles are lit; the table is set; and the band is ready. Who knew solving a mystery would be on the menu? As the guests–some legendary–gather under the Revels family roof, they meet strangers from a faraway isle; hear the contents of a mysterious letter; and help find a precious gift. In the midst of celebration, the revelers learn about long journeys, witness new beginnings, and experience the power of love, family, friendship, and freedom.

You’re invited to the party! This 44th winter production, which marks the 250th birthday of the nation, will feature our own Jubilee Voices, along with the renowned Whisky Before Breakfast Band; the beloved Washington Revels Brass, and our 75-member multigenerational chorus. Enjoy a vibrant mosaic of familiar carols, stirring spirituals; nostalgic parlor tunes; traditional folk songs, toe-tapping dances; and rousing instrumentals, along with the audience participation that makes Winter Revels so special.

At the core of every Revels production is a volunteer chorus. Cast members are people who love to sing, who are enthusiastic about bringing music to life on stage, and who come from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, and experience levels.

COVID Policy for Auditions – Masking is optional (we will ask you to unmask when singing individually during the audition). These policies are subject to change, based on the current COVID environment.