Dancers Needed For "A Christmas Story" The Musical
Looking for performers for the "A Christmas Story the Musical". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: Be ready to start with your online form completed. Please plan to stay the entire time. Callbacks - Sunday, August 24, 2025 – 4:30 pm (Arrive at 4:15 pm) Not everyone will be called back, but those called back need to be in attendance. If you are not called back this does not mean you will not be cast. Performances (Cast is required to attend.) Friday, Dec. 5th - 7:30 pm Saturday, Dec. 6th - 1:00 pm and 7:30 pm Sunday, Dec. 7th - 2:00 pm A sensory showcase may be added. These details to come Rehearsals begin Monday, September 29th. Monday through Thursday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Rehearsals with the adults may occasionally go until 9:00 pm. An occasional weekend rehearsal may be added, but only if necessary Music Audition • Prepare the song or songs next to the character in which you are auditioning as instructed below. Please prepare all off the music for the character to which you are auditioning. You may be asked to sing one or all of the selections. • Use the Google link above to access the music scores and audition backing tracks. This is for theirs use only. Please do not share these tracks on social media. Directors will have a speaker and the tracks for auditions. Directors will have music available. You do not need to print it. • The YouTube links are for listening to get a feel for the song. Directors have tried to provide the link that is closest to theirs music scores and tracks. Reading from the Script • You will be asked to read the script selections provided in the Google Folder (link above). Please be familiar with all the readings for the character in which you are auditioning. • You do not have to print these pages for the audition. Directors will use the scripts. Choreography Audition • Please wear clothes and shoes you can move in easily. • You can bring dance shoes, jazz or character shoes, but this is not required. Please do NOT wear flip flops, sandals, or crocs. If interested, please apply. Please see the attachment for detailed instructions.
11 roles
(Non-Singing Role) Jean Shepherd/Narrator. Jean Shepherd is the actual author of the books that the story is based on, as well as the actual narrator voice we hear in the 1983 movie! On stage, he is a warm, charismatic and engaging storyteller; omniscient but not overpowering. A good-natured curmudgeon with a deadpan sense of humor, "Jean" focuses on the action, keeps the story moving and holds the audience’s attention with his presence and spark.
Gruff and grumbling on the exterior, Ralphie's Dad has a good heart. He doesn't overtly show it, but he does love 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.
She is the secret engine that runs the family, keeping the household together with a smile--despite bickering children, limited funds, an x- rated lamp in the living room window, a cranky furnace and a crankier husband. She would never let The Old Man know that she is more in charge than he is--as is appropriate for a housewife of this era! 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!
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 belter and tap-dancing phenomenon!
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! He gets rid of each kid as fast as he can--probably to shorten his day so he can head for the nearest "watering hole"! The actor playing this role must be a strong comedic actor and singer and must be comfortable with children.
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