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Auditions Announced for A Christmas Story &
​ The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe!


Auditions for A Christmas Story the Musical
Directed by Lindsey Duggin 
August 27th and 28th starting at 5:00
Possible Callbacks on August 29th

Roles available for Adults and Students (Ages 5 and up)
This show has a full adult ensemble as well as a student ensemble. 

*Please click the link below to sign up for your audition time*. Auditions will be in 5 minute increments. Be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before your designated audition time to fill out paperwork. You will be asked to stay after your audition to learn a short dance combination. 
 
Please prepare a short song (16 measures). Sheet music is highly encouraged. There will be an accompanist provided. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and shoes for movement, and be prepared to read some sides from the script.  

Rehearsals will start the week of September 1st. The general rehearsal schedule will be Monday- Thursday from 6:00-9:00. The schedule will vary slightly and not all roles will be called for every rehearsal. There are no conflicts permitted between Nov.1st and Nov. 8th. Please bring the dates of all known conflicts to the audition.

Show Dates
November 8th-23rd. Shows are Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 (Call time will be 6:00) and there are two Sunday Matinees at 2:00 Nov. 10th and Nov.17th (Call time will be 12:30).

For any questions, contact Lindsey Duggin: Lindsey@artscenterofcc.com

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Synopsis
This musical, which received rave reviews on its Broadway run, is based on the movie classic that runs round-the-clock on television every Christmas. Set in the 1940's in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, the musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Rebuffed at every turn with a similar echoing response, Ralphie plots numerous schemes to achieve his desperate desire for the coveted BB gun. All the iconic scenes from the movie are here: Ralphie's friend, Flick, getting his tongue stuck to the flagpole; his brother, Randy, getting dressed in his snowsuit; the bullies, Farkus and Dill; the leg lamp award; the bunny suit; the Chinese restaurant; Christmas dinner; and many others. The delightfully versatile score ranges from gentle ballads to show-stopping full-ensemble numbers such as "Ralphie to the Rescue!", "A Major Award," "Sticky Situation," "Up on Santa's Lap," "Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana" and the inevitable "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out!" A Christmas Story, The Musical will bring an exciting new dimension to those who have seen the movie and will certainly stand on its own for those who haven't

Character Descriptions

JEAN SHEPHERD/NARRATOR: Late 40s to early 50s. A charismatic storyteller with a dynamic speaking voice, who can draw an audience in to the world of the play. Radio personality. He (like his younger self) has a twinkle in his eye. An actor with presence and spark. A good-natured curmudgeon. Midwestern.
THE OLD MAN: Late 30s-40s. He has a good heart, but it is buried under a rough exterior. He’s not the perfect father by any means – he is happiest when he’s tinkering in the basement. He usually expects the worst, but is secretly a dreamer. A devoted husband/father, who loves his family but does not feel the need to show it. Actor must be comfortable working with kids. (Should be a comfortable mover.)
VOICE: high baritone or tenor, must sing to a high G.
MOTHER: 30s-40s. She is more in charge than she would ever let anyone know. Warm but tough. Strong willed, straight forward, no nonsense, likable, midwestern – a kind of every-mom.
VOICE: contemporary mezzo with a strong mix, sings low G to high Db.
RALPHIE: 9-12 (to play 9, going on 10) A regular kid. He wouldn’t be lost in a crowd, but he wouldn’t stand out either. Bright, but not precocious; the boy next door. Ralphie above all is a dreamer. Seeking a young boy who is comfortable and honest on stage. Must be an excellent singer and able to carry a show. 
VOICE: Boy’s unchanged voice. High belter, low F# to high D. 
RANDY: 8-9. Ralphie’s younger brother. Can be a bit awkward and offbeat; admires his big brother, Ralphie, but won’t admit it. Seeking a young boy who is comfortable and honest on stage. 
VOICE: Boy’s unchanged voice. High belter, low F# to high C#. 
Featured Roles: 
MISS SHIELDS: Mid 20’s – 40’s. Soprano 1. She is Ralphie’s elementary school teacher. Perhaps a little boring looking at first – ah but underneath! Great with comedy. An actress with a flexible voice who is comfortable singing both legit and contemporary Broadway. Great mover and comfortable with tap. 
VOICE: Fierce belter and vocal stylist.
SCUT FARCUS: 12-14. The classic bully; tough, perhaps taller than the other kids; there’s nothing about him you want to like. He’s that kid you always made sure to avoid in school. Gruff character voice.

GROVER DILL: 12 - 14. Scut's right hand man! The classic no-nonsense sidekick. 
SANTA: Male, Tenor 30s to 60s, ill-tempered, inebriated, unhappy with his job. (Should be a comfortable mover.)

Children's ensemble: (children should be ages 5 through 14)
To fill the following roles: Schwartz, Flick, Esther Jane, Mary Beth, Nancy, Goggles Kid, Kid Ensemble

Adult Ensemble:  
To fill the following roles: Elves (should be a comfortable dancer), Delivery Men, Townspeople (Men and Women), Prairie Ensemble, Villain, Bank robbers, Escaped Prisoner, Mrs. Schwartz, Flick’s Mom, Nancy’s Mother, Bartender, Policeman, Fireman, Doctor, Nurse, Waiter

Auditions for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Directed by Yaron “Dashboard” Schweizer

Friday September 27 & Saturday September 28 at 4 PM.

Roles are available for adults and children ages 8-and-up of all ethnicities.

Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script.

The play will run December 5-14.  Rehearsals will begin October 21. This show is part of our Young at Art Series and there will be 2 performances each weekday at 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM.  (Saturday performances at 2:00 PM.) If you’re attending a public school you will need to miss at least 3 school days.

 For more information, contact Dashboard (dash@artscenterofcc.com)
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