AUDITIONS FOR Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer at PTPA!
WHO
Auditions are open for performers of all experience levels from the ages of 8 and up!
PRODUCTION STAFF
Director - Cali SolarekMusic Director - Jessica SchaferStage Manager - Kristi Gallagher
WHERE AND WHEN: AUDITION DATES:Monday, October 26 & Tuesday, October 27 @ 6pmat the Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts, 212 W Broad St, Hazleton PA 18201 *Auditions will be held in the rehearsal studios in the theatre basement. Please enter the building at the rear stage doors on Mine Street and follow signs downstairs to the audition space.
SHOW DATES:Thursday, 12/10 @ 7pm (Private Performance)Friday, 12/11 @ 7pmSaturday, 12/12 @ 12pm (Sensory/Child Friendly Performance) & 7pmSunday, 12/13 @ 2pm
Performances will also be held at the Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts, 212 W Broad St, Hazleton PA 18201 AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: *Those participating will be provided with an audition form to complete upon entering the theatre. Please have a list of rehearsal conflicts that you are aware of between the dates of November 9th through December 9th ready to be submitted.*Auditionees should prepare 16-32 bars (approximately between :45 and 1:30) of a song from the show or in the style of the show and come with a karaoke track to sing along with on their phone.*If Audition Callbacks are necessary, auditionees will be contacted individually regarding dates and vocal requirements.VIDEO AUDITIONS: *If you are unable to be at in-person auditions but still wish to audition for the show, please email artisticdirector@ptpashows.org regarding your interest. An audition questionnaire and audition sides will be forwarded to you for completion and recording. You should also record a separate video with a vocal audition. Auditionees may be asked in follow-up emails to send in additional scenes or vocal selections.*Completed video submissions of auditions will also be accepted until Saturday, October 31st @ 11:59 PM and should also be emailed to artisticdirector@ptpashows.org SYNOPSIS: Because of his shiny nose, Rudolph doesn't feel like he belongs in Christmastown and sets off to find a place that accepts him. Along his journey, he encounters fellow misfits, only to realize that home is where he has belonged the whole time. When a storm threatens to keep Santa's sleigh from taking flight, what makes Rudolph different turns out to be what helps him save Christmas! Filled with holiday hits like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "A Holly Jolly Christmas," this show features all of your favorite characters - including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph! It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS*Please note that all roles are open and available* RudolphA young buck. Youthful; physically agile; winning performer; vulnerable but strong; a solid singer.Vocal range top: B4Vocal range bottom: D3 Sam the SnowmanA snowman. A warm, middle-aged man with a relaxed demeanor. A powerful storyteller who never gets in the way of the story he's telling. A knowing sense of humor; an appealing, warm singing voice.Age: 40 to 60Vocal range top: F#4Vocal range bottom: B2 Santa ClausLarger-than-life personality; cheerful but distracted. Agelessly youthful, but should read middle-aged. Strong singing voice.Age: 40 to 60Vocal range top: D4Vocal range bottom: G2 HermeyAn elf. Charmingly apologetic, but with inner strength. Strong comic sensibility; must move well and have a strong character voice.Vocal range top: B4Vocal range bottom: C#3 ClariceA young doe. Youthful; physically agile. Strong, willful, loving, flirtatious, must have a lilting pure soprano voice. Yukon CorneliusA prospector. Tall, large man who should read mid-40s; instantly likable character; slightly absent-minded; physically agile and strong comedic ability.Age: 40 to 50Vocal range top: E4Vocal range bottom: C3 DonnerRudolph's father. Physically agile; tougher on the outside than he is on the inside. *May also double as the Boss Elf*Vocal range top: E4Vocal range bottom: D#3 Mrs. DonnerRudolph's mother. Maternal, soft-spoken, quietly strong. Warm mezzoGender: femaleVocal range top: G4Vocal range bottom: Bb3 Mrs. ClausFeisty, matter-of-fact, inherently warm. A strong belter.Gender: female FireballA young buck. Featured member of the chorus; young, sparky, boyish Coach CometReindeer Games Coach; Clarice's father (can be double-cast as Yukon Cornelius). Physically agile; featured member of Santa's team; leads the reindeer games with coach-like quality. Boss ElfHumorless manager of the elves' workshop; innate comic sensibility. *May double other parts* MISFIT TOYS*may be double cast with elves and other characters* King MoonracerKing of the Island of Misfit Toys. King Moonracer may be a large stage puppet; his personality must come through his voice, which projects a strong, decisive personality; stern but warm. CharlieA broken jack-in-the-box, one of The Misfit Toys (may involve puppeteering)Vocal range top: D4Vocal range bottom: Eb3 DollA girl doll, one of The Misfit Toys (may involve puppeteering)Vocal range top: Eb5Vocal range bottom: Eb4 Spotted ElephantAn elephant with spots, one of The Misfit Toys (may involve puppeteering) TrainA train engine with square wheels, one of The Misfit Toys (may involve puppeteering) BirdA bird that swims, one of The Misfit Toys (may involve puppeteering) CowboyA cowboy who rides an ostrich, one of The Misfit Toys (may involve puppeteering)Vocal range top: C4Vocal range bottom: Ab3 PlaneAn airplane that doesn't fly, one of The Misfit Toys (may involve puppeteering) THE ELVES CHORUS6-10 performers - perfect for younger actors - may also be double cast as reindeer and misfit toys RUDOLPH the RED-NOSED REINDEER Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also provided by MTI. www.mtishows.com
WHERE AND WHEN: AUDITION DATES:Monday, October 26 & Tuesday, October 27 @ 6pmat the Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts, 212 W Broad St, Hazleton PA 18201 *Auditions will be held in the rehearsal studios in the theatre basement. Please enter the building at the rear stage doors on Mine Street and follow signs downstairs to the audition space.
SHOW DATES:Thursday, 12/10 @ 7pm (Private Performance)Friday, 12/11 @ 7pmSaturday, 12/12 @ 12pm (Sensory/Child Friendly Performance) & 7pmSunday, 12/13 @ 2pm
Performances will also be held at the Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts, 212 W Broad St, Hazleton PA 18201 AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: *Those participating will be provided with an audition form to complete upon entering the theatre. Please have a list of rehearsal conflicts that you are aware of between the dates of November 9th through December 9th ready to be submitted.*Auditionees should prepare 16-32 bars (approximately between :45 and 1:30) of a song from the show or in the style of the show and come with a karaoke track to sing along with on their phone.*If Audition Callbacks are necessary, auditionees will be contacted individually regarding dates and vocal requirements.VIDEO AUDITIONS: *If you are unable to be at in-person auditions but still wish to audition for the show, please email artisticdirector@ptpashows.org regarding your interest. An audition questionnaire and audition sides will be forwarded to you for completion and recording. You should also record a separate video with a vocal audition. Auditionees may be asked in follow-up emails to send in additional scenes or vocal selections.*Completed video submissions of auditions will also be accepted until Saturday, October 31st @ 11:59 PM and should also be emailed to artisticdirector@ptpashows.org SYNOPSIS: Because of his shiny nose, Rudolph doesn't feel like he belongs in Christmastown and sets off to find a place that accepts him. Along his journey, he encounters fellow misfits, only to realize that home is where he has belonged the whole time. When a storm threatens to keep Santa's sleigh from taking flight, what makes Rudolph different turns out to be what helps him save Christmas! Filled with holiday hits like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "A Holly Jolly Christmas," this show features all of your favorite characters - including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph! It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS*Please note that all roles are open and available* RudolphA young buck. Youthful; physically agile; winning performer; vulnerable but strong; a solid singer.Vocal range top: B4Vocal range bottom: D3 Sam the SnowmanA snowman. A warm, middle-aged man with a relaxed demeanor. A powerful storyteller who never gets in the way of the story he's telling. A knowing sense of humor; an appealing, warm singing voice.Age: 40 to 60Vocal range top: F#4Vocal range bottom: B2 Santa ClausLarger-than-life personality; cheerful but distracted. Agelessly youthful, but should read middle-aged. Strong singing voice.Age: 40 to 60Vocal range top: D4Vocal range bottom: G2 HermeyAn elf. Charmingly apologetic, but with inner strength. Strong comic sensibility; must move well and have a strong character voice.Vocal range top: B4Vocal range bottom: C#3 ClariceA young doe. Youthful; physically agile. Strong, willful, loving, flirtatious, must have a lilting pure soprano voice. Yukon CorneliusA prospector. Tall, large man who should read mid-40s; instantly likable character; slightly absent-minded; physically agile and strong comedic ability.Age: 40 to 50Vocal range top: E4Vocal range bottom: C3 DonnerRudolph's father. Physically agile; tougher on the outside than he is on the inside. *May also double as the Boss Elf*Vocal range top: E4Vocal range bottom: D#3 Mrs. DonnerRudolph's mother. Maternal, soft-spoken, quietly strong. Warm mezzoGender: femaleVocal range top: G4Vocal range bottom: Bb3 Mrs. ClausFeisty, matter-of-fact, inherently warm. A strong belter.Gender: female FireballA young buck. Featured member of the chorus; young, sparky, boyish Coach CometReindeer Games Coach; Clarice's father (can be double-cast as Yukon Cornelius). Physically agile; featured member of Santa's team; leads the reindeer games with coach-like quality. Boss ElfHumorless manager of the elves' workshop; innate comic sensibility. *May double other parts* MISFIT TOYS*may be double cast with elves and other characters* King MoonracerKing of the Island of Misfit Toys. King Moonracer may be a large stage puppet; his personality must come through his voice, which projects a strong, decisive personality; stern but warm. CharlieA broken jack-in-the-box, one of The Misfit Toys (may involve puppeteering)Vocal range top: D4Vocal range bottom: Eb3 DollA girl doll, one of The Misfit Toys (may involve puppeteering)Vocal range top: Eb5Vocal range bottom: Eb4 Spotted ElephantAn elephant with spots, one of The Misfit Toys (may involve puppeteering) TrainA train engine with square wheels, one of The Misfit Toys (may involve puppeteering) BirdA bird that swims, one of The Misfit Toys (may involve puppeteering) CowboyA cowboy who rides an ostrich, one of The Misfit Toys (may involve puppeteering)Vocal range top: C4Vocal range bottom: Ab3 PlaneAn airplane that doesn't fly, one of The Misfit Toys (may involve puppeteering) THE ELVES CHORUS6-10 performers - perfect for younger actors - may also be double cast as reindeer and misfit toys RUDOLPH the RED-NOSED REINDEER Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also provided by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Please forward all video auditions and any other questions to artisticdirector@ptpashows.org