Theatre in the Grove is excited to announce auditions for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!
- Directed by Dorinda Toner
- Vocal Direction by Alicia Barrett
AUDITION DETAILS
September 20 and 21
Please sign up for an audition slot at https://signup.com/go/dbtrHcN
Audition Preparation
- Please prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre number OR 16 bars of a Christmas carol (any style).
- An accompanist will be available.
- Bluetooth speaker backtrack accepted. Must provide your own bluetooth speaker.
Callbacks at discretion of the director.
Rehearsals will begin in October.
ABOUT THE SHOW
The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with holiday hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ 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.
INCLUSIVE CASTING
The creative team is committed to casting practices that advance diversity and inclusion. All ethnicities, genders, and abilities will be considered for every role. Additionally, the genders listed in the breakdown below are specific to the pronouns used in the script, however the creative team may consider any gender identity for roles provided the performer can execute the vocal requirements.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Background Check: Theatre in the Grove background checks all members of cast and crew.
Contact: For any questions or further information, please contact Dorinda Toner dorinda_toner@twilighttheatercompany.org
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Rudolph
TEEN -young 20s
A young buck. Youthful; physically agile; winning performer; vulnerable but strong; a solid singer.
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Sam
ADULT
A 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.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Santa Claus
ADULT
Larger-than-life personality; cheerful but distracted. Agelessly youthful despite his years. Not heavyset. Strong singing voice.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: D4
Vocal range bottom: G2
Hermey
ADULT
An elf. Charmingly apologetic, but with inner strength. Strong comic sensibility; must move well and have a strong character voice.
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: C#3
Clarice
TEEN – young 20s
A young doe. Youthful; physically agile. Strong, willful, loving, flirtatious, a lilting pure soprano voice.
Gender: female
Yukon Cornelius
ADULT
A prospector. Tall, large man who should read mid-40s; instantly likable character; slightly absent-minded; physically agile and strong comedic ability.
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Donner
ADULT
Rudolph’s father (can be double-cast as Boss Elf). Physically agile; tougher on the outside than he is on the inside.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: D#3
Mrs. Donner
ADULT
Rudolph’s mother. Maternal, soft-spoken, quietly strong. Warm mezzo
Gender: female
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Mrs. Claus
ADULT
Feisty, matter-of-fact, inherently warm. A strong belter.
Gender: female
Fireball
TEEN- young 20s
A young buck. Featured member of the chorus; young, sparky, boyish (may understudy Rudolph)
Gender: male
Coach Comet
ADULT
Reindeer Games Coach; Clarice’s father (can be double-cast as Yukon). Physically agile; featured member of Santa’s team; leads the reindeer games with coach-like quality.
Gender: male
Boss Elf
ADULT
(Can be double cast as Donner) Humorless manager of the elves’ workshop; innate comic sensibility. Also plays Blitzen in the finale sequence.
King Moonracer
ADULT
King of the Island of Misfit Toys. King Moonracer may be conceived as a large stage puppet; his personality must come through his voice, which projects a strong, decisive personality; stern but warm.
Gender: male
Bumble The Abominable Snow Monster
ADULT
The Misfit Toys: (The Misfit Toys, Santa’s reindeer, and the Elves chorus should be double-cast as needed.)
ALL AGES
Charlie
A jack-in-the-box, one of The Misfit Toys.
Vocal range top: D4
Vocal range bottom: Eb3
Doll
A girl doll, one of The Misfit Toys.
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: Eb4
Spotted Elephant
An elephant with spots, one of The Misfit Toys.
Train
A train engine with square wheels, one of The Misfit Toys.
Bird
A bird that swims, one of The Misfit Toys.
Cowboy
A cowboy who rides an ostrich, one of The Misfit Toys.
Vocal range top: C4
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Plane
An airplane that doesn’t fly, one of The Misfit Toys.
Reindeer Chorus: (The Misfit Toys, Santa’s reindeer, and the Elves chorus can be double-cast as needed).
TEEN – ADULT
Any Gender
Blitzen
One of Santa’s Reindeer.
Dasher
One of Santa’s Reindeer.
Dancer
One of Santa’s Reindeer.
Prancer
One of Santa’s Reindeer.
Vixen
One of Santa’s Reindeer.
Cupid
One of Santa’s Reindeer.
The Elves Chorus:
CHILDREN
Any Gender
Ages 6-13