"A Christmas Story" the Musical Casting Actors

Adult ensemble: in addition to the kids’ ensemble, the adult ensemble will play a major role in bringing this show to life. Seeking a diverse group to fill out the various side characters.

Townspeople that populated 1940s small town Indiana. Adult ensemble: in addition to the kids’ ensemble, the adult ensemble will play a major role in bringing this show to life. Seeking a diverse group to fill out the various side characters.

The actual Jean Shepherd is the author of the books that this story is based on, as well as the voice of the narrator in the 1983 film. He is a warm, charismatic, and engaging storyteller. An omniscient, good-natured curmudgeon with a deadpan sense of humor. Jean focuses the action, keeps the story moving, and holds the audience’s attention with his presence and spark. This is a non-singing role; however, this character has many lines.

Ralphie’s father is a gruff and grumbly individual. However, inside he has a good heart and love for his family. More than willing to wear his frustrations on his sleeves, he is not above reveling in a little showmanship.

Ralphie’s mother is the force that keeps the household together. She keeps a calm exterior despite the struggles that are thrown her way constantly by her husband and two children. Vibrant, warm, and affable, but she is no pushover.

Ralphie’s 5th grade teacher, a stereotypical 1940s educator. She is prim, proper, stern when necessary, though warm and even humorous when the situation merits it. Must be able to tap dance or be willing to learn.

The Santa Claus at Higbee's Department Store is ill-tempered, slightly inebriated and very unhappy with his job--nothing like the "Jolly Old Elf" of the Christmas stories.