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"A Dragon's Christmas" Play Seeks Kids and Teens

Calgary, AB, Canada
ID: 614738Exp: 9/23/2026
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking performers ages 10+ for "A Dragon's Christmas" play. See the details below. About the show: Whether they shut their eyes and entered the land of dreams, or it was the magic of stories, two children suddenly find themselves right in the middle of the book they are reading! A book about knights and dragons. Join the children as they travel back in time and meet King Phufbert and Queen Prunella, three not so brave knights, Bigglewump the Jester, and of course…the dragon! A whimsical, heartwarming, fun filled adventure for the whole family. Can two children from 2026 teach a medieval dragon about friendship? Additional information: All performances are held on weekends ONLY. Directors anticipate performances to be held on: December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th (possibility of performances November 28th and 29th). Performance days typically require a 3-5 hour commitment. Exact rehearsal days are TBD, based on cast and crew availability. Rehearsals will be held on two weeknights from 7pm to 9pm and either Saturday OR Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. (Read through and rehearsals are expected to commence late September/beginning of October). Auditions are held in group format and consist of cold-reads from sides from the script and scene work. This production will have a few songs included throughout, musical experience is welcome but not necessary as not all characters participate in songs. If you're interested, please apply.

4 roles

Two childrenBoth genders10-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Two children. They are from modern day, about to time travel to Medieval times. They are siblings; one a little older than the other. They love stories about knights and dragons.

BigglewumpBoth genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A medieval court jester and cook for the royal family. They also act as the Storyteller, breaking the 4th wall and interacting with the audience.

Three Knights (Sir Flip, Sir Flop, Sir Flabbie)Both genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Not exactly brave knights. Happy to see the two children have arrived to take over their job of tracking down the ferocious dragon.

The DragonBoth genders10-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Not the dragon everyone is expecting. He has a bit of an attitude. The children will teach him about friendship and the real way to make friends.