Seeking Cast For "Elf" The Musical Non Union National Tour
Performers for "Elf" the musical non-union North America tour. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the details below. About the project: ELF The Musical is returning to the road this Winter season to tell the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern-day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF. Rate: Compensation Package: Rehearsal salary of $600/week. Performance salaries: Ensemble at $600/week and Principals starting at $700/week. Cast also receives a percentage of Producer’s share of overage and participation in Producer-paid Health Plan. Producer provided transportation, housing and weekly expense allowance beginning with Technical Rehearsals. No housing or per diem provided during the New York rehearsal period. Additional info: Non-Union Only. MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR FULL CONTRACT – PLEASE CHECK THE DATES BEFORE APPLYING. Rehearsal Start Date: (NYC) October 14, 2024 Tech: (Richmond, KY) October 26, 2024 Opening Night: (Knoxville, TN) November 4, 2024 Tour currently booked through: December 29, 2024 Auditions: Initial Self-tape for Principals, In person for Ensemble 4/2/24 Callbacks: In Person on 4/29, 4/30 & 5/1 in NYC When applying, please include headshot/resume.
11 roles
(Male-identifying) Funny, warm and honest, with an infectious personality. He has been raised as one of Santa's elves and has the innocence of a child but is not childlike. He has outrageous enthusiasm for everything he sees and does. Seeking a comic actor with great timing and a strong singing voice up to a G. Must be a very strong mover with a great sense of physical comedy. Principal role.
(Female-identifying) Comedic, appealing, guarded and relatable. A New Yorker that doesn’t have much Christmas spirit until meeting Buddy. Has a hidden vulnerability. Must have an amazing singing voice with a strong belt up to a D flat. Principal role.
(Male-identifying) He is a successful businessman who has become cold and distant with his family until Buddy enters their life. He is a workaholic with little time left for enjoying life or appreciating simple things. Must have a good singing voice. Principal role.
(Female-identifying) Walter’s wife and Michael’s mother, she is at first overwhelmed by Buddy, but soon embraces him as part of the family. An Upper West Side Mom, warm with a great wit. An amazing singing voice with a strong belt up to a C. Principal role.
(Male-Identifying) Jolly, warm, funny, good singing voice. Down to earth, a beer and pizza kind of Santa. Principal role.
(Female-identifying) A funny secretary at Walter’s office, full of character and sharp wit. Must be a very strong character singer with an excellent belt. Strong mover. Principal role.
Greenway is a shrewd businessman, must have great comic timing and should sing well. Store Manager is full of character, lots of attitude, sassy and spirited. Must be able to sing well and have great comic timing. Principal role.
Funny, magnetic, smart, must be very strong singers and movers, and be able to deliver various comedic bit parts throughout the show. Will cover principal roles.
Funny, magnetic, smart, must be very strong singers and movers, and be able to deliver various comedic bit parts throughout the show. Will cover principal roles.
Funny, magnetic, smart, must be strong jazz dancers with great musicality and very strong voices. Tumbling is a plus. Possibility of covering principal roles.
Funny, magnetic, smart, must be strong jazz dancers with great musicality and very strong voices. Tumbling is a plus. Possibility of covering principal roles.
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