AUDITION INFO

DIGITAL AUDITIONS

Script Adaptation by Robert Penola
Music and Lyrics by Johnny Marks

Based on the animated television special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (adapted from a story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks) and the stage production directed and conceived by Jeff Frank and First Stage with scenic/puppet by Brandon Kirkham.

THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES PRODUCTION! 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.

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!

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

CASTING CONSIDERATIONS:

All roles are open.   ALL PERFORMERS MUST BE 12 AND OLDER.

Please be sure to read the descriptions thoroughly and note on your audition form which role(s) you are most interested in or feel fit you best. 

The roles below can be double cast as needed, please specify in your audition form if you are comfortable in a double role. 

• Donner/Boss Elf

• Coach Comet/Yukon Cornelius

• Clarice’s Father/Chorus, Reindeer

Ensemble roles may also have multiple characters including:

• Reindeer

• Elves

• Misfit Toys

At Hershey Area Playhouse, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all individuals. We encourage actors of all races, ethnicities, backgrounds, identities, abilities, body types, and experiences to audition for our productions.

Production is non-Equity and non-paid.

PRODUCTION STAFF:

• Taylor Swisher, Director (taylynne1774@gmail.com)

• Rosemary Bucher, Producer

• Amy Jo Brixius, Vocal Director

• Kristin Foltz Petrou, Choreography

PRODUCTION DATES:

December 12,13,14

• December 13 includes two shows, 2pm and 7pm

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Auditions due: 10/12. 

• Mandatory tech week Dec. 7-11

• Anticipated rehearsals include Mondays (evenings), Wednesdays (evening), Thursdays (evening), Saturday-choreography (morning) 

  
  

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

• Record a 1 minute monologue to showcase the role(s) you are most interested in. 

• Record the following excerpt from We Are Santa’s Elves to showcase singing:

Movement REQUIREMENTS

Movement and dancing will be part of this show and will be evaluated during our first few rehearsals. 

If you have any concerns about dancing or movement, please note that in your audition form.

CHARACTER LIST

Sam

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

Age: 40 to 60

Vocal range top: F#4

Vocal range bottom: B2

Santa Claus

Larger-than-life personality; cheerful but distracted. Agelessly youthful, but should read middle-aged. Should not be cast as heavyset. Strong singing voice.

Age: 40 to 60

Vocal range top: D4

Vocal range bottom: G2

Mrs. Claus

Feisty, matter-of-fact, inherently warm. A strong belter.

Donner

Rudolph's father (can be double-cast as Boss Elf). Physically agile; tougher on the outside than he is on the inside.

Vocal range top: E4

Vocal range bottom: D#3

Mrs. Donner

Rudolph's mother. Maternal, soft-spoken, quietly strong. Warm mezzo

Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Rudolph

A young buck. Youthful; physically agile; winning performer; vulnerable but strong; a solid singer.

Vocal range top: B4

Vocal range bottom: D3

Hermey

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

Boss Elf

(Can be double cast as Donner) Humorless manager of the elves' workshop; innate comic sensibility. Also plays Blitzen in the finale sequence. 

Fireball

A young buck. Featured member of the chorus; young, sparky, boyish - will also understudy Rudolph. 

Coach Comet

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.

Clarice

A young doe. Youthful; physically agile. Strong, willful, loving, flirtatious, must have a lilting pure soprano voice.

Yukon Cornelius

A prospector. Tall, large man who should read mid-40s; instantly likable character; slightly absent-minded; physically agile and strong comedic ability.

Age: 40 to 50

Vocal range top: E4

Vocal range bottom: C3

Bumble The Abominable Snow Monster

The Bumble is actually a series of three-dimensional puppet/set pieces, with a distinctive growl and series of sound FX

King Moonracer

King of the Island of Misfit Toys. His personality must come through his voice, which projects a strong, decisive personality; stern but warm.

ENSEMBLE:

The Misfit Toys, Santa's reindeer, and the Elves chorus should be double-cast as needed.

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

Blitzen

Dasher

Dancer

Prancer

Vixen

Cupid

The Elves Chorus

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT:

Hershey Area Playhouse is actively committed to anti-racism and anti-oppressive practices in the theatre and specifically in casting. We affirm our commitment to equity, inclusivity, and diversity, and strive to foster an artistic environment that is dedicated to social equality.