Talent Needed for "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Show
Casting performers for "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer". Please see the details below. About the project: The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved 1964 television special. Filled with holiday hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer features all of your favorite characters, including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius,s and, of course, Rudolph. Additional info: Prepare a one-minute Broadway selection using an instrumental (karaoke-style) track, played from a digital device (e.g., phone). In addition to your chosen song, you will be asked to sing scales that match the vocal range of the character(s) you’re auditioning for. If you’re unsure how to do this, don’t worry-directors will guide you through it. Select roles will read dialogue from the script; use of character voice(s) is encouraged during your reading. Readings are attached. To help with preparation, directors recommend watching the 1964 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer animation as a reference for tone and character style. Performance Dates: December 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 & 21 If interested, please apply.
24 roles
Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Lead. Bass/Baritone. A warm, middle-aged (snow)man with a relaxed demeanor. A powerful storyteller who never gets in the way of the story he’s telling. A knowing sense of humor; an appealing, warm singing voice. As the narrator, the audience should understand every word Sam says. Strong diction is expected and necessary for this important role.
Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A#3 Lead. Tenor/Alto. A young buck. Youthful; physically agile; winning performer; vulnerable but strong; a solid singer. This lovable misfit struggles to fit in due to his glowing, red nose. Actor/actress must be able to embody the emotional heart of the story.
Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: G#3 Lead. Tenor. A bit of an odd elf. Charmingly apologetic, but with inner strength. Strong comic sensibility; must move and sing well and have a strong character voice.
Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Supporting Lead. Baritone. Larger-than-life personality; cheerful but distracted. Agelessly youthful, but should read middle-aged. Due to plot-essential lines, the individual cast in this role may not be heavyset. Requires a more mature actor with a great stage presence who can act, dance a bit, carry a tune, and completely embody this significant character role
Supporting Lead. Tenor/Baritone. Rudolph’s father and a proud member of the team who pulls Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve. Physically agile; tougher on the outside than he is on the inside. Donner must be a strong actor and does not sing a solo. May be double-cast as Boss Elf.
Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Supporting Lead. Soprano. A young doe who takes a liking to Rudolph in spite of his glowing, red nose. She is kind to him and even goes to look for him after he runs away. Youthful; physically agile. Strong, willful, loving, flirtatious; must have a lilting pure soprano voice. The actress must be able to portray Clarice’s kindness, patience, and gumption.
Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: C4 Supporting Lead. Bass/Baritone. A prospector in the hunt for silver and gold. Tall, large man who must read mid-40s; slightly absent-minded; physically agile and strong comedic ability. Must have a strong character voice. Commanding stage presence. Ability to make strong character choices. Willingness to chew the scenery is a plus.
Featured Role. Mezzo-Soprano. Feisty, matter-of-fact, inherently warm. A strong belter and mover. Does not sing a solo and must be a strong actress.
Featured Role. Mezzo-Soprano. Rudolph’s mother. Maternal, soft-spoken, quietly strong. Warm mezzo. Does not sing a solo and must be a strong actress
Featured Role. Baritone. Humorless manager of the elves’ workshop; innate comic sensibility. Also plays Blitzen in the finale sequence. May be double-cast as Donner.
Featured Role. Tenor. A young buck. Featured member of the chorus; young, sparky, boyish. He is not particularly nice to Rudolph after his glowing nose is revealed. Fireball does not sing a solo
Featured Role. Any voice part. The coach in charge of training the yearlings for the Reindeer Games. Physically agile; featured member of Santa’s team; leads the reindeer games with coach-like quality. Coach Comet does not sing a solo. May be double-cast as Yukon Cornelius.
Featured Role. The Abominable Snow Monster is a (fully costumed) person-sized puppet who does not sing a solo.
Featured Role. King of the Island of Misfit Toys. This character does not sing a solo. Moonracer is conceived as a (fully costumed) person-sized puppet. The actor must have the ability to embody a regal, authoritative presence through his voice. It should project a strong, decisive personality; stern but warm.
Ensemble. A grown buck, paternally protective of Clarice. Clarice’s Father has important lines and does not sing a solo. May be double cast from an Ensemble role.
Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: B3 The Elves are Santa’s helpers and the choral backbone of the show. The Elves also sing solos and have featured spoken lines. Strong singers, confident dancers, and those with good instincts are needed for these roles
Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: C4 Ensemble. Performer puppeteer. The sentry on the Island of Misfit Toys. Sad to be named Charlie instead of Jack, Charlie-in-the-Box has several important lines and a few solos. Actor must have clear diction, strong vocals, and the ability to cry.
Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: E4 Ensemble. Performer puppeteer. Lives on the Island of Misfit Toys. This role includes a solo and a few lines.
Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: E4 Ensemble. Performer puppeteer One of the Misfit Toys. Cowboy has featured lines.
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Performer puppeteer. One of the Misfit Toys. Bird-fish and Spotted Elephant have featured lines.
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