A Christmas Story the Musical
Audition
Notice
Imagination Theater is pleased to announce auditions for our
2016 holiday production of
A Christmas Story
the Musical. In 1940’s Indiana,
a bespectacled boy named Ralphie has a big imagination and one wish for
Christmas, a Red Ryder Carbine Action BB Gun.
A kooky leg lamp, outrageous pink pajamas, a cranky department store
Santa, and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the
obstacles that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas dream.
Based on the classic 1983 movie, A Christmas Story the Musical captures holiday wonder with funny
and heartfelt songs, show stopping dancing, delicious wit and a heart of pure
gold. After triumphant sold-out seasons
on Broadway, this hilarious musical makes its Placerville debut! With direction by Brenda Lindley, vocal
direction by Dale Wallerstein, and choreography by Paul Bott, this production
will be fun for the entire family.
Audition
Information
May 14, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
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9:00 am - 9:15 am – check in complete, complete
and turn in audition forms
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9:15 am – 11:30 am – vocal auditions
·
11:30 am – 1:00 pm – dance group auditions, tap
solos
May 15, 10 am – 1:00 pm, callbacks 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (as
needed)
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10:00 am – 1:00 pm - Improv and readings from
the script
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4:00 pm – 6:00 pm - Call backs as needed for
singing harmonies and for the roles of Mother and The Old Man, Ralphie and
Randy.
Imagination Theater (located on the El Dorado County Fair
Grounds)
100 Placerville Drive, Placerville,
CA 95667
Show Dates: November 25 – December 21, 2016
Rehearsals: Starts August 20, 2016 running Monday-Thursday
and Saturdays through tech/dress rehearsal.
Additional rehearsals will be added as needed.
Do not audition if
you are not available two weeks prior to the opening of the show or are unable
to perform at all show dates.
Cast Breakdown:
JEAN SHEPHERD (non-singing part) – Radio
personality/Narrator (also plays Red Ryder, Mailman, Delivery Man).
RALPHIE PARKER (Alto) – Principle (playing age 9-10). A regular kid, cute but not handsome, winsome
but not precious; a kid you wouldn’t mind living next door to. Seeking a young kid who is comfortable on
stage but real. Must be an excellent
singer and able to carry a show. Ralphie
needs an unchanged voice. High belter,
low F# to high D. *Please prepare an up-tempo Broadway belt song that displays range,
personality, and strong lyric interpretation.
MOTHER (Mezzo-Soprano) – Ralphie’s mother. Pretty, warm, funny, wonderful expressive
singer, contemporary mid-range mix-belt, with some soprano. Must be a truly great actress as well as a
great singer. Subtle real, genuine, and
truthful sense of humor, with a bit on the "quirky" side.
THE OLD MAN (Baritone) – Ralphie’s father. Genius comic actor who sings and dances. Uptight, fuss-budget, flawed. Humorously “terrifying” dad with a heart
somewhere.
RANDY (Alto) – Ralphie’s younger brother (playing age 7-9). Smaller than Ralphie; the cuter the better. Can be a bit awkward and offbeat; admires his
big brother, Ralphie, but won’t admit it. Seeking a child who is comfortable on stage
but real. Voice must be unchanged. Higher the belter, low F# to high C#. *Please prepare an up-tempo Broadway belt
song that displays range, personality, and strong lyric interpretation.
MISS SHIELDS (Alto) - School
teacher. Not a stick-in-the-mud, she is
sassy. Funny musical comedy belter and must
be an excellent tapper.
SANTA CLAUS (Tenor) – Singer and comedic actor.
The Children (ages 10-13) - all children should come
prepared to audition with a “belt” song and to sing harmony): SCHWARTZ, FLICK, ESTHER JANE, MARY BETH, SCUT
FARKUS (the bully, bigger than the other kids), GROVER HILL, and a FEATURED CHILD TAPPER to perform a big
tap number with Miss Shields (must be an excellent tapper)
ENSEMBLE (adults and children) - The chorus has many
opportunities for complex, fun, and harmony singing. We are looking for singers from all voice
parts who are dedicated to learning these thrilling and challenging songs.
Vocals - Please
come prepared to sing 16-32 bars of a song from a musical. An accompanist will be available or you may
bring accompaniment on an electronic device. No singing with a soundtrack.
Those interested in the role of Ralphie, Mother, Old Man, or
Randy must come prepared to sing one of the following songs from the show:
Ralphie – Red Rider Carbine Action
BB Gun and Before the Old Man Comes Home (w/Randy)
Mother – What a Mother Does
The Old Man – The Genius on
Cleveland Street
Randy – Before the Old Man Comes
Home (with Ralphie)
Dance - All
auditioners must come prepared to learn and perform a simple choreographed dance
number that will be taught during the audition process.
Anyone interested in the role of Miss Shields or the
featured child tapper must come prepared with a 1 minute tap number that
features their best tap moves.
Acting - There
will be improv and cold readings from the script.
Volunteers will be needed to act as House Parents during
rehearsals and the run of the show.
