"A Christmas Story" the Musical Needs Performers
Auditions for "A Christmas Story" the musical. Seeking actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Kindly see below for more information. About the project: The classic heartwarming tale about young Ralphie Parker's quest for a Red Ryder BB gun is filled with catchy songs, humor, and holiday cheer. Rate: All roles are volunteer. Additional info: All adult cast will be background checked. PREPARATION: Please prepare a short cut (around 16-32 bars or 1 minute) of a Broadway song in the style of the show, preferably an up-tempo or comedic song. Those actors coming in for Jean Shepherd should prepare a short story-telling monologue. Singing from the show is acceptable. -Please bring your own sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. -If you choose to use a backing track, it must not have vocals and you must provide your own blue tooth speaker. Callbacks at the direction of the director. Rehearsals will begin in late September. Performance dates: Dec 4,5,6,11,12,13,18,19,20. If you are interested, please apply.
6 roles
(Narrator): Charismatic storyteller with a dynamic speaking voice who can draw the audience into the world of the play. Non-singing.
High baritone or tenor to a high G. Good comic ability. He has a good heart but is buried under a rough exterior.
Mezzo-soprano Low G to high Db. Good comic ability. She is more in charge than she would ever let anyone know. Warm but strong-willed, straightforward, no nonsense, likable, midwestern – a kind of every-mom.
Alto belter. She is Ralphie's elementary school teacher. Great with comedy. Flexible voice who is comfortable singing both legit and contemporary Broadway. Good dancer with tap experience being a plus.
The Santa Claus at Higbee's Department Store is ill-tempered, slightly inebriated and very unhappy with his job.
Plenty of fun ensemble roles available. A strong sense of musical theatre comedy is needed.
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