Seeking Cast for "A Christmas Story" Show
The company is holding auditions for A Christmas Story! show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Join us for a heartwarming holiday classic brought to life on stage! Based on the beloved 1983 film, A Christmas Story: The Musical follows young Ralphie Parker on his quest for the ultimate Christmas gift, an official Red Ryder® BB gun. Packed with lively songs, hilarious moments, and nostalgic charm, this delightful musical captures the spirit of the season and the magic of childhood dreams. A festive treat for the whole family! Additional info: WHAT TO PREPARE: 20-32 Bars (Roughly a minute) of an upbeat song in a contemporary style (i.e. Elf, Charlie and Chocolate Factory, Tuck Everlasting, etc). AUDITIONS WILL ALSO INCLUDE: Cold readings from the script Dance Audition-come dressed appropriately to move! Note – there will also be a tap audition so bring taps IF you have them Please apply if interested.
18 roles
A charismatic storyteller with a dynamic speaking voice, who can draw an audience into the world of the play. Radio personality. He (like his younger self) has a twinkle in his eye. An actor with presence and spark. A good-natured curmudgeon. Midwestern.
(Husband/Father): He has a good heart, but it is buried under a rough exterior. He’s not the perfect father by any means, he is happiest when he’s tinkering in the basement. He usually expects the worst but is secretly a dreamer. A devoted husband/father, who loves his family but does not feel the need to show it. Actor must be comfortable working with kids. VOICE: high baritone or tenor, must sing to a high G.
She is more in charge than she would ever let anyone know. Warm but tough. Strong willed, straight forward, no nonsense, likable, midwestern, kind of every-mom. Actress must be comfortable working with kids. VOICE: contemporary mezzo with a strong mix, sings low G to high Db.
She is Ralphie’s elementary school teacher. Perhaps a little boring looking at first – ah but underneath! Great with comedy. Character woman. An actress with a flexible voice who is comfortable singing both legit and contemporary Broadway. Great mover and comfortable with tap. Actress must be comfortable working with kids. VOICE: Soprano 1. Fierce belter and vocal stylist.
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