Talent Needed for Production of "The Gift of the Magi"
The company is holding auditions for "The Gift of the Magi" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. About the project: In turn-of-the-century New York City, young newlyweds Jim and Della Young face their first Christmas together with almost no money. In their desire to give each other worthy gifts, each makes a profound sacrifice – Della sells her beautiful long hair to buy Jim a chain for his treasured pocket watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy Della the combs she’s always admired. Additional info: PERFORMANCE DATES November 21st & 22nd November 29th & 30th Audition Details: Cold readings from the script Come prepared to show emotional depth and sincerity
33 roles
The story’s narrator – and a snowman! Sam remembers the winter of “the big storm” – so well, in fact, that he decides to tell the whole story. As the narrator, the audience should understand every word Sam says! Warm and welcoming stage presence for this important role. Vocal range top: C5 – Vocal range bottom: B3.
Needs no introduction! Vocal range top: D5 – Vocal range bottom: B3.
A classic Christmas character. She is kind but firm with her husband.
Rudolph’s father and a proud member of the team who pulls Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve.
Rudolph’s mother. She loves her son and even sets off to find Rudolph after he runs away. Mrs. Donner does not sing a solo.
The hero of the story! This lovable misfit struggles to fit in due to his glowing, red nose. Vocal range top: B4 – Vocal range bottom: G#3.
The hero of the story! This lovable misfit struggles to fit in due to his glowing, red nose. Vocal range top: D5 – Vocal range bottom: A#3.
The Abominable Snow Monster. Bumble does not sing a solo.
A bit of an odd elf – he doesn’t want to make toys; he wants to be a dentist! Like Rudolph, Hermey is a misfit, and they become close friends over their shared outsider status. Vocal range top: D5 – Vocal range bottom: G#3.
Boss Elf grumbles about Hermey’s interest in dentistry at first, but it’s only because he cares so much about making perfect toys for Santa – he doesn’t mean any harm.
One of the yearlings. He is not particularly nice to Rudolph after his glowing nose is revealed.
A 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. Clarice sings “There’s Always Tomorrow,” Vocal range top: C5 – Vocal range bottom: B3.
The Elves (including Elf 1, Elf 2, Elf 3, Elf 4, and Aviator Elf) are Santa’s helpers and the choral backbone of the show. Elves 1 – 4 sing solos, and Aviator Elf has a featured spoken line. Vocal range top: B4 – Vocal range bottom: A3
The coach in charge of training the yearlings. He is good at his job, even if he is a little gruff, and doesn’t take kindly at all to Rudolph’s glowing red nose. Coach Comet doesn’t sing a solo.
Although he does not sing a solo, his brief cameo really drives home that Rudolph is an outcast in Christmastown.
A prospector in the hunt for silver and gold, Yukon has a big personality and is not afraid of anything, including Bumble. Yukon sings “Fame And Fortune,” Vocal range top: D5 – Vocal range bottom: C4.
They embody a regal, authoritative presence onstage. King Moonracer cares about the Misfit Toys on the island and wants to help them find real homes.
Sad to be named Charlie instead of Jack, Charlie-in-the-Box. Vocal range top: B4 – Vocal range bottom: C4
Vocal range top: G4 – Vocal range bottom: E4.
Vocal range top: G4 – Vocal range bottom: E4.
(including Reindeer 1, Reindeer 2, Reindeer 3),
(including Elf 1, Elf 2, Elf 3, Elf 4, and Aviator Elf),
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