"A Christmas Story" The Musical Needs Actors
Auditions for “A Christmas Story, the Musical”. In need of cast. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: From the songwriting team behind Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, and The Greatest Showman, A Christmas Story, The Musical brings the beloved 1983 movie to musical life on stage! Set in 1940s Indiana, a young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams: an official Red Ryder Air Rifle. A leg lamp, pink bunny pajamas, and a freezing flagpole are just a few of the distractions that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas wish. Nominated for three Tony Awards including Best Musical, the Associated Press calls A Christmas Story, The Musical “a joyous Christmas miracle,” while The New York Times writes “I was dazzled. You’d have to have a Grinch-sized heart not to feel a smile spreading across your face.” Rate: This is not a paying opportunity. Additional info: Prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show, be prepared to do a dance combination and to read from the script. Bring headshot and resume if you have one, shoes for dancing, and tap shoes if you have them. *If you can tap, you will be asked to learn a tap combo as well. If you do not tap, you will not be asked to learn the tap combo. Rehearsal will begin on October 14th. Shows run December 5th - 22nd with 12 performances. Please see the document attached. If you are interested, please apply.
6 roles
(Vocal Range B♭2 to G4). Gruff and grumbling on the exterior, Ralphie's Dad has a good heart. He doesn't overtly show it, but he 100% loves his family. A blue- collar guy, he usually expects the worst out of most situations; but is transformed into a true "song and dance" man in his moments of fantasy. The actor playing this character must be a strong singer and mover who isn't afraid to go "over the top" for comedic purposes.
(Vocal Range G3 to D♭5). She is the secret engine that runs the family, keeping the household together with a smile--despite bickering children, limited funds, a leg lamp in the living room window, a cranky furnace and a crankier husband. Vibrant, warm, affable--but not a pushover--she is always busy, especially anytime she is in the kitchen, and even more so at Christmas- time! The actor who plays this role must be very comfortable with children.
Jean Shepherd is the author of the books that the story is based on, as well as the actual narrator voice we hear in the 1983 movie. This actor must be very comfortable with audiences, and must be able to "read the crowd" and tell the story at the same time. Note: This actor sings one line at the end of the show but is otherwise a non-singing role and does not dance.
(Vocal Range F#3 to D5). Ralphie's 5th grade teacher, a seemingly stereotypical 1940s educator--prim and proper, stern when necessary- though warm and even humorous when the situation merits it. In Ralphie's fantasy, she transforms into a dynamic, brassy, show-stopping lounge singer and tap dancer! The person playing this role must be an excellent belter, an experienced tap dancer and an actor who can handle comedy AND children!
(Vocal Range is B♭2 to F4). The Santa Claus at Higbee's Department Store is ill-tempered, slightly inebriated and very unhappy with his job- nothing like the "Jolly Old St. Nick” one would dream of meeting! He gets rid of each kid as fast as he can and judges them on their way down. The actor playing this role must be a strong comedic actor and singer, and must be comfortable with children. He will also be part of the adult male ensemble.
The Adult Ensemble will consist of a mix of strong singers and dancers who will play a variety of smaller roles in scenes such as dancing leg lamps and disgruntled elves, as well as performing in larger production numbers. Dancers are needed as well as folks who can hold tight jazz vocal harmonies. Flexible team players who are comfortable working with children are eagerly sought for this production.
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