"A Christmas Story" Musical Needs Performers

A Charismatic storyteller who has the ability to weave a spell and draw an audience into his world. He is omniscient but not overpowering - a good-natured curmudgeon with a deadpan sense of humor. Minimal Singing and Dancing.

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. The actor playing this character must be a strong singer and a good dancer who isn't afraid to go "over the top" for comedic purposes. Vocal range for The Old Man is B♭2 to G4.

She is the secret engine that runs the family, keeping the household together with a smile--despite bickering children, limited funds, a risque 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. The actor who plays this role must be an excellent singer and must be very comfortable with children. Vocal range is G3 to D♭5.

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 person playing this role must be an excellent singer with a good belt voice, an experienced tap dancer, and an actor who can handle comedy AND children! Vocal range is F#3 to D5.

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. He may be part of the adult male ensemble. Vocal range is B♭2 to F4 (optional B♭4).

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