AUDITIONS
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER JR.
Directed by Dana Schulman
Audition Details
WHEN: Friday, September 25th & Saturday, September 26th
TIME: Hourly slots available (sign up via the link below)
WHERE: North Canton Playhouse Mainstage (Inside Hoover High School)
Address: 525 7th St NE, North Canton, OH 44720
WHO: Ages 7-18
Preparation
Please prepare one minute of Christmas or Holiday vocal music. It can be a song from the show!
Please bring your own non-vocal accompaniment track. We will have speakers for you to plug into for your device/phone. Please no acapella singing.
Important Notes
Ensure you have no conflicts with the performance schedule (see below) before auditioning.
You’ll be able to list any rehearsal conflicts on your audition form.
If cast, you may be responsible for purchasing some costume items.
Production Schedule
Show Dates: December 4, 5, 6 & 11, 12, 13
Fridays & Saturdays: 7:30 PM
Sundays: 2:30 PM
Rehearsals Begin: Sunday, October 11
Sunday, Oct 11 will be a Parent/cast Meeting from 6:00 - 8:00pm
Rehearsals will be held on Sundays 2-5pm & Monday-Tuesday 6-8pm. There may be occasional Wednesday evening rehearsals if needed.
Tech rehearsals will be
Sunday, Nov 29 from 2-6pm (Thanksgiving weekend)
Monday, Nov 30 from 6-9pm
Tuesday, Dec 1 from 6-9pm
Wednesday, Dec 2 from 6-9pm
Thursday, Dec 3 from 6-9pm
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. Sam should be a strong singer and actor.
Santa Claus
Needs no introduction!
Mrs. Claus
A 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.
Bumble
The Abominable Snow Monster
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.
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.
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.
Elves
The Elves are Santa’s helpers and the choral backbone of the show. Elves 1 – 4 sing solos, and Aviator Elf has a featured spoken line.
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
Although he does not sing a solo, his brief cameo 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
A great cameo role. This character does not sing a solo but should embody a regal, authoritative presence onstage. 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. Sad to be named Charlie instead of Jack, Charlie-in-the-Box has several important lines and a few solos.
Dolly
Lives on the Island of Misfit Toys.
Cowboy
One of the Misfit Toys.
Train
One of the Misfit Toys.
Plane
One of the Misfit Toys.
Bird-Fish
One of the Misfit Toys.
Spotted Elephant
Lives on the Island of Misfit Toys.
Ensemble
Several roles available in the ensemble.