Casting Call for Boys and Girls for "A Christmas Story" The Play
Looking for kids ages 6-12 years old for "A Christmas Story" The Play. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher, and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee’s Department Store. The consistent response: “You’ll shoot your eye out!” All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family’s temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys’ experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie’s father winning a lamp shaped like a woman’s leg in a net stocking; Ralphie’s fantasy scenarios and more. A Christmas Story is destined to become a theatrical holiday perennial. Additional info: Please note that this non-union stock contract allows little room for negotiation. 10 performances from December 5, 2024 – December 15, 2024. Rehearsals start on or about November, 22 to December 4. Callbacks will be held virtually for this season. When applying, please attach your Headshot (2MB max file size) and Resume, submit a PDF (1MB max file size) and links to video submissions. Submissions will be reviewed as quickly as possible, and you will only be contacted to submit callback material. All casting decisions will be finalized as soon as possible. Please send any supplementary material you would like the casting team to review. Please send ONLY links to all videos. Direct files and downloads are not accepted and will not be viewed.
8 roles
He is a bright, winsome, mischievous, and cute kid. The type that you wouldn’t mind having as a neighbor. Ralphie’s imagination tends to run wild at times as he dreams of the Red Ryder Carbine Action B.B. Gun he desires for Christmas.
Ralphie’s younger brother. He is cute, cuddly, and lovable but also whiny. He revels in being the baby of the family to his advantage.
Ralphie’s friend and classmate. Outspoken, with personality & humor. A weakling with a lot of heart.
Ralphie’s friend and classmate. He has just as much personality as Flick and never skips a chance to poke Flick’s injured arm.
A somewhat shy and sweet classmate of Ralphie’s who harbors a crush on him.
Extremely intelligent, high-achiever, and sure of herself. Helen is the brainiest girl in Ralphie’s class, but she could also beat up all the boys if she wanted to.
The school bully who goes after Ralphie and his friends. He should be highly intimidating; Scut is loud, obnoxious, and intimidating.
This is featured throughout the show. This group contains various classmates and supporting parts.