Now casting performers for ELF The Musical for non-union national tour. ELF The Musical is returning to the road this Winter season to tell the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern-day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF.
Non-Union North America Tour
Producers: NETworks Presentations
Executive Producer: Trinity Wheeler
General Manager: Steven Varon-Moore
Director: Sam Scalamoni
Associate Director: Drew King
Musical Supervisor: Nate Patten
Choreographer: Connor Gallagher
SEEKING
- [BUDDY] (Male-identifying, all ethnicities, mid 20s-early 30s) Funny, warm and honest, with an infectious personality. He has been raised as one of Santa’s elves and has the innocence of a child but is not childlike. He has outrageous enthusiasm for everything he sees and does. Seeking a comic actor with great timing and a strong singing voice up to a G. Must be a very strong mover with a great sense of physical comedy. Principal role.
- [JOVIE] (Female-identifying, all ethnicities, mid 20s-early 30s) Comedic, appealing, guarded and relatable. A New Yorker that doesn’t have much Christmas spirit until meeting Buddy. Has a hidden vulnerability. Must have an amazing singing voice with a strong belt up to a D flat. Principal role.
- [WALTER] (Male-identifying, all ethnicities, Late 40s – early 50s) He is a successful businessman who has become cold and distant with his family until Buddy enters their life. He is a workaholic with little time left for enjoying life or appreciating simple things. Must have a good singing voice. Principal role.
- [EMILY] (Female-identifying, all ethnicities, 40s) Walter’s wife and Michael’s mother, she is at first overwhelmed by Buddy, but soon embraces him as part of the family. An Upper West Side Mom, warm with a great wit. An amazing singing voice with a strong belt up to a C. Principal role.
- [MICHAEL] (Male-identifying, all ethnicities, 12yrs) Funny and smart, raised in New York City, he quickly bonds with Buddy and is determined to share a great Christmas with his entire family. Amazing singing voice up to an E. Principal role. SEEKING ROLE AND STANDBY.
- [SANTA] (Male-Identifying, all ethnicities, 50s – 60s) Jolly, warm, funny, good singing voice. Down to earth, a beer and pizza kind of Santa. Principal role.
- [DEB] (Female-identifying, all ethnicities, 30s – 40s) A funny secretary at Walter’s office, full of character and sharp wit. Must be a very strong character singer with an excellent belt. Strong mover. Principal role.
- [GREENWAY/STORE MANAGER] (All gender identities, all ethnicities, 40s-50s) Greenway is a shrewd businessman, must have great comic timing and should sing well. Store Manager is full of character, lots of attitude, sassy and spirited. Must be able to sing well and have great comic timing. Principal role.
- [FEMALE-IDENTIFYING SINGER ENSEMBLE] (All ethnicities, 20s – early 30s) Funny, magnetic, smart, must be very strong singers and movers, and be able to deliver various comedic bit parts throughout the show. Will cover principal roles.
- [MALE-IDENTIFYING SINGER ENSEMBLE] (All ethnicities, 20s – late 40s) Funny, magnetic, smart, must be very strong singers and movers, and be able to deliver various comedic bit parts throughout the show. Will cover principal roles.
- [FEMALE-IDENTIFYING DANCER ENSEMBLE] (All ethnicities, 20s – early 30s) Funny, magnetic, smart, must be strong jazz dancers with great musicality and very strong voices. Tumbling is a plus. Possibility of covering principal roles.
- [MALE-IDENTIFYING DANCER ENSEMBLE] (All ethnicities, 20s – late 40s) Funny, magnetic, smart, must be strong jazz dancers with great musicality and very strong voices. Tumbling is a plus. Possibility of covering principal roles.
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Please submit via Actors Access. If you do not have an Actors Access Profile, you can email your submission of headshot/resume to elftourcasting@gmail.com for consideration.
Source: Playbill