Equity chorus call seeking Male adult and child singers who can dance for the upcoming Center Theatre Group’s production of “ A Christmas Story” The Musical. Auditions will be held in Los Angeles, CA. A Christmas Story, The Musical is set in Indiana in November and December, 1940. The Depression is just ending, and Christmas is approaching! Ralphie, our 9 year old hero, dreams of getting an air rifle for Christmas– and not just any air rifle, but the Red Ryder Carbine Action BB Gun!
PERSONNEL
Book by Joseph Robinette
Music and Lyrics by Benji Pasek and Justin Paul
Director: Matt Lenz
Choregraphed by Warren Carlyle
Expected to attend:
Musical Director: Andrew Smithson
Casting Director: Alison Franck
OTHER DATES
1st Rehearsal: November 7, 2023
Tech: November 29, 2023 (on or about)
1st Preview: December 5, 2023
Open: December 8, 2023
Close: December 31, 2023
SEEKING
- [MALE SINGER/DANCER] ASIAN. 30s-40s or 20s to play older. WAITER in a Chinese Restaurant. Vocal range, high baritone or tenor. Funny comic actor.
- [MALE SINGER/DANCER] 30s-50s. Covers THE OLD MAN.
- [SCUT FARKUS] Over 18. Must be 5’6” or shorter to play young teens. The bully. Tap dancing a plus.
- [GROVER DILL] Over 18. Must be 5’6” or shorter to play young teens. Farkus’s sidekick. Tap dancing by a plus.
- [MALE ADULT ENSEMBLE] Seeking all ethnicities, interesting off-beat, singer/dancer/actors with bright contemporary voices to play a multitude of roles and some to play featured roles and some to cover the principals. Roles in ensemble: Santa, fathers, neighbors, delivery people and elves etc. Seeking warm and interesting types. Vocal ranges include tenors to high A. High Baritones to F#.
- [FLICK] Age 10 to 13, he will sing a song with his tongue “stuck” to a flag pole. Must be funny and natural. Strong singer. VOICE: Belter (unchanged voice) low B to high C#. Must be able to tap. Must be 4’11” or shorter.
- [SCHWARTZ] Age 10 to 13. VOICE: Belter (unchanged voice) low B to high C#. Must be able to tap. Must be 4’11” or shorter.
- [TAP DANCE SPECIALTY[/ENSEMBLE] 9-12. Should be 4’9″ or shorter (would love very small) EXCELLENT TAP DANCER. Singing a plus. (will be cast in one of the listed roles)
Time and Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2023 @ 12:00 PM (P)
Lunch 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Where: Center Theatre Group’s The Music Center Annex 601 W Temple St
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2621
PREPARATION: Please prepare a short traditional musical theatre song. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. Children who audition must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
Source: Playbill.com