Young Talent Wanted for "A Christmas Story" Audition
Seeking young talent for auditions for "A Christmas Story". Please see the details below for more information. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: SYNOPSIS: Nine year old Ralphie Parker wants one thing for Christmas, and one thing only: An Official Red Ryder Range Model Carbine Action BB Gun. There’s only one problem: everyone else is convinced he’ll shoot his eye out! Undeterred, he begins his saga of convincing all the necessary players, from his sweet but protective Mother, to his straightlaced teacher, Miss Shields, all the way to Santa Claus himself, that he needs that gun for the protection of his loved ones, and maybe even a little cowboy glory to call his own. Ralphie’s vivid imagination conjures up several showstopping numbers, from “Ralphie to The Rescue” in which he defeats every foe a young boy can think of (robbers, mustache twirling villains, and of course, the school bully), to the thrilling tap routine performed by a gun moll-esque Miss Shields, who sheds her sweater set and romance novel for a glittery red gown and a whole lot of moxie. And Ralphie’s not the only one with dreams of grandeur. His old man is just as set on a goal of his own, namely, winning a prize in the $50,000 Great Figures of World Literature Contest. His dreams come true when he wins a major award from the competition in the form of a garish, fishnet stocking clad leg lamp, which horrifies his wife but brings him unadulterated joy. In the biggest number of the show, the Old Man dreams up a fantastic dance sequence, developing from a euphoric ballet, to a sultry tango with his wife dressed a la lamp, and finally to a show stopping leg lamp can-can bringing the number to a triumphant close. Filled with quirky and lovable characters, this zany, heartfelt, and nostalgic musical is as delightful as the biggest, shiniest present under the tree on Christmas morning. Additional info: Rehearsals: November 11th November 21st. Performances: November 21st - December 24th. If you are interested, please apply.
12 roles
(Alto/Tenor D5-G6) Nine-year-old Ralphie Parker is not the strongest or the biggest kid at school; infact he is one of the favorite targets of the local bullies. He dreams of transforming himself from a wimp to a hero, and when he lays eyes on the Red Ryder BB gun, he knows his fantasies of becoming a cowboy are within reach. As determined as he is imaginative, his quest for this gift drives the whole story of the musical.
Schwartz is one of Ralphie’s best friends. Like Ralphie and Flick, he is a little smaller and wimpier than the local bullies. He is also primarily responsible for putting Flick up to sticking his tongue to the frozen flagpole and getting it stuck. This is a fun featured role in the kid's ensemble.
Flick is the second of Ralphie’s two best friends. In one of the most infamous scenes of the play, he sticks his tongue to a frozen flagpole on a dare and can’t detach himself. He is the centerpiece of the song “Sticky Situation”. A fun featured ensemble role that could be taken in many different directions.
Scut Farkus is the meanest bully around who makes life miserable for Ralphie and the other schoolchildren. He also takes on several other menacing roles in Ralphie’s fantasies, such as the frontier outlaw Black Bart in “Ralphie to the Rescue” and a menacing mobster in “You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out”. In a moment of rage, Ralphie actually does “beat the stuffing” out of him, but until that glorious moment, he is an ominous threat throughout the show
Grover Dill is the markedly smaller evil sidekick or “toady” of Scut Farkus. He’s always there to chime in and laugh at whichever kid Scut is torturing. He also takes on menacing sidekick roles to whichever fantasy villain Scut is playing.
Esther Jane is a classmate of Ralphie’s. She is mostly a part of the ensemble but will be a featured tapper in “You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out” or a love interest of Ralphie’s in his various fantasies, depending on casting.
Mary Beth is a classmate of Ralphie’s. She is mostly a part of the ensemble but will be a featured tapper in “You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out” or a love interest of Ralphie’s in his various fantasies, depending on casting.
The ensemble children take part in Ralphie’s fantasies and in crowd scenes. Most, if not all, kids should be able to tap.
The ensemble children take part in Ralphie’s fantasies and in crowd scenes. Most, if not all, kids should be able to tap.
Nancy who have small moments with Santa in “Up On Santa’s Lap.” The ensemble children take part in Ralphie’s fantasies and in crowd scenes. Most, if not all, kids should be able to tap.
Creepy boy called “Goggles Kid,” who have small moments with Santa in “Up On Santa’s Lap." The ensemble children take part in Ralphie’s fantasies and in crowd scenes. Most, if not all, kids should be able to tap.
The ensemble children take part in Ralphie’s fantasies and in crowd scenes. Most, if not all, kids should be able to tap.
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