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Singing Audition for "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Play

Dubuque, IA, United States
ID: 615007Exp: 10/4/2026
Description:

Looking for young singers to join "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." See more information below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: Callbacks, if needed, will be held in the evening on Wednesday, October 7. Prepare a 1-minute cut (approximately 32 bars) of a musical theater song in the style of a holiday carol. Actors may be asked to read from a selection of short sides. Performances November 27 & 28 and December 3, 4 & 5 @ 7:30PM November 29 and December 6 @ 2:00 PM Please also hold the afternoons of November 28 and December 5 open in case we need to add a 2:00pm performance. Full company rehearsals will begin tentatively on October 19. Dress/Technical and Brush-up Rehearsals are November 22 – 25 and December 2. There will be no rehearsal on Thanksgiving. Availability for dress/technical rehearsals and all performances is mandatory. If you are interested, please apply.

15 roles

Sam the SnowmanMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(baritone) – The narrator and storyteller who guides the audience through Rudolph’s adventure. Warm, humorous and engaging, Sam connects the various parts of the story.

Santa ClausMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(baritone) – The beloved, warm-hearted leader of the North Pole. Santa is initially caught up in the traditions and expectations of Christmas but ultimately recognizes Rudolph’s unique value.

Mrs. ClausFemale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(mezzo-soprano) – Santa’s spirited and caring wife. She often provides a practical perspective and encourages Santa to see beyond the North Pole’s traditions.

DonnerMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(baritone) – Rudolph’s father. Proud and protective, Donner initially struggles to accept Rudolph’s difference and worries about how it will affect his son.

Mrs. DonnorFemale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(mezzo-sopranoy) – Rudolph’s mother. Loving and supportive, she is more accepting of Rudolph and provides a strong parental presence.

RudolphMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(tenor) – A young reindeer born with a glowing red nose. Sensitive and determined, Rudolph struggles to fit in before discovering that the very thing that makes him different can become his greatest strength.

HermeyMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(tenor) – An elf who doesn’t want to make toys. Dreaming of becoming a dentist instead, Hermey is an independent, lovable misfit who becomes Rudolph’s closest friend.

Boss ElfBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(baritone or mezzo-soprano) – A leader among Santa’s elves who helps oversee toy production and represents the traditional expectations placed on the elves.

FireballMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(tenor or mezzo-sopranoy) – A confident young buck and Rudolph’s first friend at the Reindeer Games.

Coach CometMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The reindeer coach responsible for training the young reindeer to fly. He is traditional and competitive, particularly when Rudolph’s nose disrupts the expected order.

ClariceFemale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(mezzo-soprano) – A kind and compassionate young doe who likes Rudolph for who he is. She offers encouragement and friendship when Rudolph feels like an outsider.

Yukon CorneliusMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(baritone) – A larger-than-life prospector searching for silver and gold. Adventurous, eccentric and endlessly optimistic, Yukon becomes an ally to Rudolph and Hermey.

BumbleMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The imposing creature who lives on the island and frightens the other characters.

King MoonracerMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(baritone) – The ruler of the Island of Misfit Toys. Wise and dignified, he welcomes Rudolph and his friends and explains the plight of the unwanted toys.

EnsembleBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Reindeer Elves Misfit Toys