Gerswhin EnteriSeeking non-equity men and women for all roles in the upcoming national tour production of A Charlie Brown Christmas LIVE Onstage.
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS is the classic Christmas animated TV special reimagined live on stage. This production will maintain the nostalgic, childlike feeling of the original cartoon but represent the playground of today in its diversity and charm. We are seeking a diverse and inclusive cast of comedic actors, singer/movers and musicians with engaging personalities and fun special skills that are on a professional level. Special skills featured in this show could include playing instruments, singing, tumbling, dance, circus talents and unique silly tricks. We are excited to build a showcase for the individual talents of our cast. Though we are seeking strong dynamic singers for some roles, this is not a traditional book musical.
Accommodations on entertainer sleeper coach
Producer: Gershwin Entertainment
General Manager: Hillel Friedman
Casting: Wojcik Casting Team
Rehearsals Begin: October 24th
Opening: November 18
Closing: December 28
SEEKING
| [CHARLIE BROWN] (Height 5’4 – 6’0, All Ethnicities – Vocal Characterization must evoke, resemble the iconic cartoon. Must be willing to cut hair short to resemble Charlie Brown. Charlie Brown is gentle, insecure and lovable. He possesses significant determination and hope, but frequently fails because of his insecurities, outside interference or plain bad luck. Melancholic, sweet and determined. Strong Singing –Baritone or Tenor, Strong Mover. [LINUS} Height 5’4 – 6’0, All Ethnicities – Vocal Characterization must evoke, resemble the iconic tv special. Must be willing to cut hair for character. Linus is Charlie Brown’s best friend. He is wise. He always means well and tries to smooth over any storms that arise amongst the Peanuts gang. Actor must have a strong sense of honesty and vulnerability. Strong Singing – Baritone or Tenor, Strong Mover. [SNOOPY – DANCER/PHYSICAL COMEDIAN] Height 5’0 – 5’6 – All Gender Identities, All Ethnicities. Seeking a strong dancer with comedic instinct. Physical Comedian who can adapt to comedic physical routines. Snoopy is bittersweet. He is an independent character. He can win, lose, be a disaster, a hero or anything and yet it all works out. Actor should be an inventive free spirit with a repertoire of skills, Especially seeking a performer with special skills – Gymnastics, acrobatic, juggling, balancing etc… Strong Dancer. Non-singing track. [SALLY] Height 5’0 – 5’6 , All Ethnicities– Sally is Charlie Brown’s little sister. She is sweet but obsessed with getting presents. She is materialistic and doesn’t see why that’s a problem. She is sweetly in love with Linus. Vocal ability to sing in a character voice like Sally, Strong Soprano Singer, Mover. [FRIEDA – DANCER] Height 5’4 – 6’0, Singing a plus. Frieda is vain and girly and talks about her Naturally Curly Red hair. Has Naturally Curly Red Hair. Strong dancer. Instrument a plus. [VIOLET/PATTY – DANCER] Height 5’4 – 6’0, All Ethnicities. Dark Hair, Violet is not very nice. She thinks Charlie Brown is a walking disaster. Sings a solo in the concert. (Not Peppermint) Patty is Violet’s best friend who talks about how much they don’t like Charlie Brown. Dark Hair, Strong Dancer. Singing is a plus, but not required. [PIG PEN – DANCER] Height 5’4 – 6’0, All Ethnicities. Dancer with Personality. Pig Pen is known for being constantly dirty, insulted constantly by everybody. He is very cool and accepts himself regardless. Singing is a plus, but not required. [FRANKLIN / SHERMY – DANCER] Height 5’4 – 6’0 – Black – Dancer with personality. Singing is a plus, but not required. [FEMALE PRESENTING SWING] All Ethnicities. Must be a versatile Musician & Actress. Would cover all the female roles. Soprano, Mezzo. Character voices to portray the various Characters. [MALE PRESENTING SWING] All Ethnicities. Must be a Versatile Musician and Comedic Actor with physical comedy chops. Would cover all male roles. Baritone, Tenor, Character voices to portray the various Characters. |
To be considered for a self-tape request, please e-mail a headshot and resume, along with any relevant demo clips that show us your special skills or musical instrument abilities to charliebrownxmastour@gmail.com
STRICT COVID PROTOCOLS AND GUIDELINES WILL BE FOLLOWED FOR AUDITIONS, REHEARSALS AND TOURING. WE ARE PROMOTING A FULLY VACCINATED ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CAST, CREW AND CREATIVE TEAM OF THIS TOUR.
THEY WILL BE ACCEPTING TAPED SUBMISSIONS FOR OUR INITIAL APPOINTMENTS. CALLBACKS WILL BE IN PERSON IN NYC AS NEEDED 9/18 or 9/19,.
Source: Playbill