Auditions for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.
Directed by Rosh Raines
Choreography by Krista Shovlin
Performance Dates: November 17-20 & December 1-4 MainStage Theater
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center announces auditions for actors grade 7-9 for Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. to be held September 22-24, 2022.
The Vocal Audition
Vocal auditions will take place on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 4:00-9:00pm at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center in the Rehearsal Studio.
Please follow signs to enter through the park side Atrium Doors to check in with the COVID Compliance Officer and then Stage Management.
Please prepare a 32-bar cut of a contemporary musical theatre style song.
Please bring sheet music in the correct key for the provided accompanist.
Please bring a current headshot and resume as well as a signed copy of the Application for Minors in Performance form linked below.
All actors must attend the Dance Call on Friday, September 23, 2022 to be considered for casting
Auditions are open to current 7-9th grade students.
The Dance Call
The Dance Call for those auditioning will take place Friday, September 23, 2022, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm in Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center’s Large Dance Studio.
Please follow signs to enter through the park side Atrium Doors to check in with the COVID Compliance Officer and then walk up the Atrium steps to check in with Stage Management.
You must attend the Vocal Audition to be considered for casting.
Appropriate dance apparel includes: Comfortable and appropriate dance clothes for all types of movement. (Black or White T-Shirt and Jazz Pants) with jazz or tennis shoes.
Please have your hair pulled back away from your face.
Callbacks
Callbacks are by invitation only on Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 10:00am-2:00pm in Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center’s Rehearsal Studio.
Please follow signs to enter through the 10th Street Entrance (Main Office) to check in with the COVID Compliance Officer and then Stage Management.
Important COVID-19 Safety Information:
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center has contracted a COVID-19 Compliance Officer to advise them on best practices to ensure the safety of everyone involved in this production. You will receive a letter from them outlining all Audition and Rehearsal procedures.
For contract tracing purposes, we will inquire as to your vaccination status when signing up for your audition
Current Lincoln Park students under the age of 18 must download and complete the following Application for Minors in Performances form and bring with them to auditions.
Students under the age of 18 who do not attend Lincoln Park, please download and complete this full version of the form and bring to your audition.
To sign up for an audition time slot, please complete the online form.
** You will receive a confirmation email with your time after completing the form.
Synopsis
Filled with holiday hits like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "A Holly Jolly Christmas," Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ JR. 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.
For all his young life, Rudolph is told to hide his shiny nose and feel ashamed of it. After being rejected by Santa's Reindeer, Rudolph goes on a journey to find a place that accepts him. But when a storm threatens Santa's sleigh from taking off, it's up to Rudolph to save Christmas, and he learns that what makes him different is what makes him special.
Character Breakdown
Sam: The story’s narrator – and a snowman! Sam remembers the winter of “the big storm” – so well, in fact, that he decides to tell the whole story.
Santa Claus: Needs no introduction!
Mrs. Claus: Another classic Christmas Character.
Donner: Rudolph’s father and a proud member of the team who pulls Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve.
Mrs. Donner: Rudolph’s mother. She loves her son and even sets off to find Rudolph after he runs away.
Young Rudolph: The hero of the story! This lovable misfit struggles to fit in due to his glowing, red nose
Rudolph: The hero of the story! This lovable misfit struggles to fit in due to his glowing, red nose.
Boss Elf: Boss Elf grumbles about Hermey’s interest in dentistry at first, but it’s only because he cares so much about making perfect toys for Santa – he doesn’t mean any harm.
Hermey: A bit of an odd elf – he doesn’t want to make toys; he wants to be a dentist! Like Rudolph, Hermey is a misfit, and they become close friends over their shared outsider status.
Fireball: One of the yearlings. He is not particularly nice to Rudolph after his glowing nose is revealed.
Clarice: A doe who takes a liking to Rudolph in spite of his glowing, red nose. She is kind to him and even goes to look for him after he runs away.
Coach Comet: The coach in charge of training the yearlings. He is good at his job, even if he is a little gruff, and doesn’t take kindly at all to Rudolph’s glowing red nose.
Clarice’s Father: Really drives home that Rudolph is an outcast in Christmastown.
Yukon Cornelius: A prospector in the hunt for silver and gold, Yukon has a big personality and is not afraid of anything, including Bumble.
King Moonracer: King Moonracer cares about the Misfit Toys on the island and wants to help them find real homes.
Charlie-In-The-Box: The sentry on the Island of Misfit Toys.
Dolly: Lives on the Island of Misfit Toys.
Cowboy: One of the Misfit Toys.
Spotted Elephant: Lives on the Island of Misfit Toys.
Train: One of the Misfit Toys.
Plane: One of the Misfit Toys.
Bird-Fish: One of the Misfit Toys.
Ensemble
Schedule
Rehearsal
Monday, October 17 – Friday, October 21, 2022: 4:00-9:00pm
Monday, October 24 – Friday, October 28, 2022: 4:00-9:00pm
Monday, October 31 – Friday, November 4, 2022: 4:00-9:00pm
**Please note we will be having a Mandatory Brush Up Rehearsal on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 from 4:00-9:00pm.
Run Through (Mandatory)
Monday, November 7 – Thursday, November 10, 2022: 4:00-9:00pm
Mandatory Tech Rehearsals
Saturday, November 12, 2022: 1:00-6:00pm
Sunday, November 13, 2022: 1:00-9:00pm
Monday, November 14 – Wednesday November 16 , 2022: 4:00-9:00pm
Performances (Mandatory)
Thursday, November 17, 2022: 7:30pm
Friday, November 18, 2022: 7:30pm
Saturday, November 19, 2022: 2:00pm
Saturday, November 19, 2022: 7:30pm
Sunday, November 20, 2022: 2:00pm
Mandatory Brush Up Rehearsal on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 from 4:00-9:00pm.
Thursday, December 1, 2022: 7:30pm
Friday, December 2, 2022: 7:30pm
Saturday, December 3, 2022: 2:00pm
Saturday, December 3, 2022: 7:30pm
Sunday, December 4, 2022: 2:00pm
Performers of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities and expressions, and performers living with disabilities are encouraged to audition.