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Kids Wanted for "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Show

Bowling Green, KY, United States
ID: 590325Exp: 9/14/2025
Description:

Casting kids for "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" show. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: The holiday classic soars off the screen in this Broadway musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with holiday hits like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "A Holly Jolly Christmas," Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ JR. features all your favorite characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Because of his shiny nose, Rudolph doesn't feel like he belongs in Christmastown and sets off to find a place that accepts him. Along his journey, he encounters fellow misfits, only to realize that home is where he has belonged the whole time. When a storm threatens to keep Santa's sleigh from taking flight, it's up to Rudolph to save Christmas! Additional info: Please note: there is a production fee applied. Performances: December 11-21 CAST READ-THRU AND PARENT MEETING: Saturday, September 20, at 12:30 pm-2:30 pm Parent meeting from 2:30 pm-3:00 pm REHEARSAL PERIOD: September 22 – December 10, 2025 Rehearsals will be 3-4 days per week and move at a fast pace. Please see the audition form for possible rehearsal times on each day of the week. If you are interested please apply.

31 roles

SAMMale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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. Sam should be a strong singer and actor. As the narrator, the audience should understand every word Sam says! A warm and welcoming stage presence for this important role. (Vocal Range B3 - C5)

YOUNG RUDOLPHMale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The hero of the story! This lovable misfit struggles to fit in due to his glowing, red nose. (Vocal Range G#3 - B4)

RUDOLPHMale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The hero of the story! This lovable misfit struggles to fit in due to his glowing, red nose. (Vocal Range A#3 - D5)

HERMEYMale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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 G#3 - D5)

CLARICEFemale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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 B3 - C5)

YUKON CORNELIUSMale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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,” but keep in mind that this song can be done in a character voice. (Vocal Range C4 - D5)

SANTA CLAUSMale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Needs no introduction! An actor that can completely embody this significant character role. (Vocal Range B3 - D5)

MRS. CLAUSFemale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Another classic Christmas character. A strong character that can be kind but firm with her husband.

BOSS ELFMale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

ELVESBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The Elves (including Elf 1, Elf 2, Elf 3, Elf4, 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 B3 - C5)

DONNERMale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Rudolph’s father and a proud member of the team who pulls Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve.

MRS. DONNERFemale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Rudolph’s mother. She loves her son and even sets off to find Rudolph after he runs away.

COACH COMETMale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

FIREBALLMale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

One of the yearlings. He is not particularly nice to Rudolph after his glowing nose is revealed.

KING MOONRACERMale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

King Moonracer cares about the Misfit Toys on the island and wants to help them find real homes

CHARLIE-IN-THE-BOXBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The sentry on the Island of Misfit Toys. Sad to be named Charlie instead of Jack, Charlie-in-the-Box has several important lines and a few solos. (Vocal Range C4 - B4)

DOLLYFemale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Lives on the Island of Misfit Toys. (Vocal Range E4 - G4)

COWBOYMale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

One of the Misfit Toys. (Vocal Range E4 - G4)

BUMBLEMale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The Abominable Snow Monster!

CLARICE'S FATHERMale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

TRAINBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

PLANEBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

BIRD-FISHBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

SPOTTED ELEPHANTBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

HERALD REPORTERBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

CHICAGO REPORTERBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

DAILY MAIL REPORTERBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

DAILY NEWS REPORTERBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

CHRONICLER REPORTERBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

REINDEER 1-3Both genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

YEARLINGSBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities