Casting Call for Kids for "A Christmas Story the Musical"
Looking for kids ages 7-13 years old for "A Christmas Story the Musical". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: This musical, which received rave reviews on its Broadway run, is based on the movie classic that runs round-the-clock on television every Christmas. Set in the 1940s in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, A Christmas Story follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts-an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Rejected at every turn with a similar echoing response, Ralphie plots numerous schemes to achieve his desperate desire for the coveted BB gun. All the iconic scenes from the movie are here: Ralphie’s friend, Flick, getting his tongue stuck to the flagpole; his brother, Randy, getting dressed in his snowsuit; the bullies, Farkus and Dill; the leg lamp award; the bunny suit; Christmas dinner; and many others. The delightfully versatile score ranges from gentle ballads to show-stopping full-ensemble numbers such as “Ralphie to the Rescue!”, “A Major Award,” “Sticky Situation,” “Up on Santa’s Lap,” “Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana” and the inevitable “You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out!” A Christmas Story, The Musical will bring an exciting new dimension to those who have seen the movie and will certainly stand on its own for those who haven’t. Rate: The cast and crew members each receive two complimentary tickets to a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday show. Meals are provided during long weekend rehearsals. Additional info: Please be prepared to perform 16-32 bars of a song that showcases your vocal range in the style of the show. Auditioners are welcome to perform musical selections from A Christmas Story: The Musical. An audition pianist will be provided at auditions. PLEASE BRING SHEET MUSIC WITH YOU. Performances of A Christmas Story: The Musical will be from December 4th through December 22nd, 2024. Tuesday-Saturdays are evening performances, and Sundays are matinee performances. Please note the 3rd week of this show is a shorter week, with shows only on Thursday-Sunday. All evening performances begin at 7:00 PM, and Sunday matinee performances start at 2:00 PM. There will also be two student matinee performances. Please remain flexible as shows may be added to the schedule which will be decided based on ticket sales. If interested, please apply.
10 roles
(Vocal range = F#3 to D5) A bright, winsome, mischievous 5th grade boy… Not a smart-aleck or overly precocious, Ralphie’s imagination drives several scenes. The actor playing this role carries several songs; he must be an excellent singer (high belt, unchanged voice) and confident stage presence.
(Vocal range = F#3 to D5) Ralphie’s younger brother, he is cute, lovable and a bit whiny. The actor playing this role must be a confident singer, a fluent reader and have strong stage presence and a sense of humor.
One of Ralphie’s classmates and best buddies; Flick is the guinea pig in the flagpole licking experiment. Sings some solos, so should be a confident singer and comedic actor. *Unchanged voice.
One of Ralphie’s classmates and best buddies; Schwartz becomes the scapegoat when Ralphie utters an unmentionable word. Sings some solos, so should be a confident singer. *Unchanged voice.
A textbook example of a schoolyard bully, Scut is loud, obnoxious and intimidating. This truant is a year or two older than Ralphie and his friends, and wears a perpetual scowl under his coonskin cap. He always appears at the most inopportune time to harass his victims. *Prefer unchanged voice.
Grover is Farkus’s toady, and is always at his side. Younger and smaller than Farkus, Grover delights in being tethered to his “hero”. His rapid-fire belly laughs, always heard with Farkus’s threats, make them the scourge of the neighborhood. *Unchanged voice.
Classmates.
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An additional 4-6 students who will also be in Ralphie’s class, will be featured in several major scenes and songs. Kids should be strong singers who can hold harmonies and present their own stage personalities. Some will need tap dance experience. (Boys must have unchanged voices)
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