A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL - Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Non Equity Auditions

We encourage actors of all ethnicities to audition.

Cast Size - 27 Actors: 2 men, 2 women, 4 boys (playing one role each), and an ensemble of 6 men, 5 women, 5 boys & 3 girls.

PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS

Jean Shepherd: 50s-60s, the narrator (Ralphie is him as a boy) plays several roles in and out of the story as well. Midwestern, charming, warm, excellent story teller. Non-singing/dancing role.

Ralphie: Must look around 9 years old. No taller than 5'. Great actor and singer. Must dance some. Warm and funny. On stage the entire show. We are looking for a young man who can be focused and have a professional attitude. Range: Mezzo Soprano

Mother: 30s-40s. Pretty, warm, funny, wonderful expressive singer, contemporary mid-range mix-belt, with some soprano. Must be a truly great actress as well as a great singer. Subtle real, genuine and truthful sense of humor, a bit on the quirky side.

The Old Man: 30s-40s. Genius comic actor who sings and dances. Untight, fuss-budget, flawed. Humorously terrifying dad with a heart somewhere. Range is high baritone.

Randy: Ralphie's younger brother. Must look 6-7 years of age. Must be shorter than Ralphie. Must sing and dance (tap)

Miss Shields: 40s-50s+. School teacher. Not a stick-in-the-mud, she's sassy. Funny musical comedy belter who taps.

Scut Farkus: (child): Must be taller than Ralphie. Tough, older (9-12), must dance (tap).

Grover Dill: (child): Scut's sidekick. Must be small and look 6-8 years of age. Comic actor, must dance (tap).

ENSEMBLE

MEN (must look 25+ and up): 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. Roles in ensemble: Santa, fathers, neighbors, delivery people and elves, etc. Vocal ranges include tenors to high A. High Baritones to F#.

WOMEN (must look 25+ and up): 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 and mothers, neighbors, and elves, etc. Vocal Ranges include strong altos, legit sopranos to high A and legit sopranos to high C.

Specifically looking for these featured roles from ensemble:

ADULTS: Santa (solo musical number) & Asian American Actor (classic comic scene)

CHILDREN: (Must look between 7-12 years of age)

**All Must Sing and Dance, including Tap Dancing**

FLICK (Ralphie's friend)

SCHWARTZ (Ralphie's friend)