CASTING:

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OPEN SEASON AUDITION FOR 2021-2022

(ADULTS)
 

JULY 24, 2021 AT 10:00AM

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ADULTS ONLY, UNLESS YOU ARE AUDITIONING FOR THE ROLE OF NATHAN IN THE FULL MONTY

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Please Bring:

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• Headshot

• Resume

• Sheet music for the vocal music selection. (No taped accompaniment)

• Jazz shoes or character shoes/heels.

• Please bring athletic clothes to change into in the event that you are asked to stay for the afternoon dance call at 1:00pm

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​What to prepare:

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• Please prepare a 32-bar cut of your choice. Songs from the show/s you are auditioning for are welcomed but not mandatory.​ 

• Please be prepared to stay for a 1:00pm dance callback if asked. 

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Please note: Check In Starts at 10:00am and ends at 10:30am.

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For questions, please email: Casting@suncoastbroadway.com

 

CHRISTMAS STORY OPEN AUDITION

(KIDS)

AUGUST 15, 2021

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10:00AM-5:00PM

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SOME KIDS WILL BE ASKED TO STAY THE WHOLE DAY PLEASE COME PREPARED TO STAY UNTIL 5:00PM

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*Please note: Check In Starts at 10:00am and ends at 10:30am.

 

Seeking engaging, confident, and outgoing youth actors to perform in the professional production of A Christmas Story the musical here at the Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theatre. Actors will be expected to sing, dance, and tap dance within the production. High levels of training are a bonus but not a necessity. Actors must be able to take direction and have a willingness to try new things.

Audition Details: Casting youth actors between 8-15 years old.
8-10 years old will be seen for the role of Randy.
10-15 years old will be seen for all other roles.

Location: Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theatre. 16128 US Hwy 19, Hudson, FL, 34667

 

*All Roles Paid*

 

Please Bring:

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• Headshot or an 8x10 photo of the auditionee

• Resume or list of dance, vocal, sports, activities, etc. that the actor has participated in.

• Sheet music for the vocal music selection.

• Tap shoes (please note at ALL actors will tap in the show. Even if the auditionee has no experience, they will still need to bring and wear tap shoes at the audition.

• Jazz shoes or sneakers.

• Please wear gym or athletic clothes that you can dance in.

• Lunch- Some auditionees will be asked to stay for an afternoon session and given a 1-hour lunch break and may leave to get lunch with their parents or stay on site. Please note that the theatre is 15-20 mins from most fast food and restaurants.

​​What to prepare:

Please prepare a 16-bar cut (or 30-60 seconds) from a song of your choice. Selection should showcase the audintionees voice and personality. Please bring your own sheet music. No taped accompaniment. All auditionees have the option to sing the provided audition song below:

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" ChristmasStory-Kids-AuditionSong"  

 

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​Auditionees who are auditioning for the role of Ralphie will need to prepare the Ralphie Audition Song listed below: "ChristmasStory-Ralphie-AuditionSong"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Productions Dates and Details:

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Rehearsals start: September 3rd, 2021 (Labor Day weekend)

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Opening: November 20, 2021

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Closing: December 26, 2021

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Typical Performance schedule: (but not limited to)

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 -Thursday 1 pm

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 -Friday 7 pm

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 -Saturday 1 pm

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 -Saturday 7 pm

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 -Sunday 1 pm

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*A full calendar of our performance schedule can be found here on our website under the Boxoffice tab.

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Rehearsal Info:

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Rehearsals will be most Tuesday evenings and Saturdays (all day) between Labor day and October 30th. Rehearsals start with the full cast (including adults) on November 1st and will rehearse everyday until opening on November 20th. Actors WILL be asked to miss some school days for tech week: November 15-19, 2021.

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*Please note that all roles may be double cast*

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Production Description:

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"A Christmas story, The Musical!" Synopsis: This classic holiday tale centers on a mischievous,

bespectacled boy, Ralphie, who dreams of getting a BB gun for Christmas. In the weeks before the big holiday, Ralphie, his friends, and his family get into all kinds of situations: including run-ins with a bully with "yellow eyes" a tongue stuck to a flag pole, a bar of soap in the mouth, a garnish leg lamp, a major award and a Chinese Christmas dinner. Based on the humorous Jean Shepherd's novel "In God We Trust, All Other Pay Cash," this is a tribute to the Original, Traditional, One -Hundred-Percent, Red- Blooded, Two-Fisted, All-American Christmas.

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Roles:

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Ralphie (Lead) : Male, 10-13

Principal; to play 9-10; under 5'0"; a regular boy; appealing but not necessarily a handsome boy. Can have some extra weight on him. Strong presence, honest actor, not too "show-bizzy." Experienced on stage and a strong singing voice. High belter with an unchanged voice.  

Vocal range: Low F# to high D. Role may be double cast.

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Randy (Lead) : Male or Female, 8-10 

Principal; to play about 7-8; must be smaller than Ralphie. A cute and funny little boy or girl with a big personality. Must be physically comfortable onstage, be able to concentrate, and take direction.

Vocal range: Low F# to high C#

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Flick/Ensemble (Supporting) : Male 10-13 

Friend to Ralphie with a brotherhood personality. Sing's a song with his tongue "stuck" to a flag pole. Must be funny and natural. A strong singer/belter with an unchanged voice.  

Vocal range: Low B to high C#

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Schwartz/Ensemble (Supporting) : Male, 10-13

Friend to Ralphie with brotherhood personality. Must have an unchanged voice. 

Vocal range: Low B to high C#

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Scut Farkus/Ensemble (Supporting) : 10-13

The school bully who torments Ralphie and his friends. Must be confident, witty, and uses his size to get his way. Can be taller than the rest.

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Grover Dill/ Ensemble (Supporting) : Male 10-13

Farkus's sidekick, a smaller kid. Must have an unchanged voice. 

Vocal range: Low B to high C#

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Female Youth Ensemble (Chorus/Ensemble) : Female, 10-15 

Strong singers, movers, and dancers. Strong, engaging, and independent performers. Must be able to tap or be able to learn. 

Vocal range: Low B to high D#

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Male Youth Ensemble (Chorus/Ensemble) : Male, 10-15

Strong singers, movers, and dancers. Strong engaging, and independent performers. Must be able to tap or be able to learn.

Vocal range: Low B to high D#

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For questions please email us at: casting@suncoastbroadway.com