Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Audition Dates: Monday, October 28th at 7pm for Young Performers (Ages 10-17) Monday, October 28th at 8pm for Adult Performers (Ages 18+)
Auditions will be held in-person at The Historic Palace Theatre: 7 Ledgewood Ave. Netcong, NJ.
Please Note: The Growing Stage Theatre is located in northwestern New Jersey. There is no regular mass transportation. We do not provide housing. Reliable transportation is needed.
Seeking:
Adult and young actors (ages 10-17) will play various roles throughout the performance. The Growing Stage celebrates and encourages diversity in all of our productions. The Growing Stage is a professional company dedicated to presenting quality theatre for the entire family.
List of Youth/Young Adult Roles (Ages 10-17)
Reindeer (8 roles)
The Misfit Toys (7 roles)
Elves (8 roles)
List of Adult Roles
Rudolph
Sam
Hermey
Clarice
Yukon Cornelius
Donner
Mrs. Donner
Mrs. Claus
Coach Comet
Boss Elf
All roles are Non-Union positions. For adult artists (high school graduates and beyond), we will offer paid positions under our Professional and Emerging Artist contracts. The number of contracts available are determined individually by each production’s budget. For RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER we have a limited number of Professional Artist Contracts and Emerging Artist Contracts available.
Preparation:
Open call. Auditioners are asked to prepare sixteen measures of a musical theatre song with printed sheet music for the accompanist. There will be a brief dance routine taught by the company choreographer.
Video Submissions:
In-person auditions are preferred. Video submissions will be accepted up until Wednesday, October 23rd with the understanding that you may be invited to attend the preferable in-person audition on October 28th. Please send all video submissions to mfralley@growingstage.com.
Rehearsal Schedule:
Rehearsal schedules are generally two or three evenings during the week and a weekend afternoon. All cast members are expected for all performances, with no exception since the company does not cast understudies.
Performance Schedule:
Tech week:
November 30th through December 5th, 2024
Performances:
December 6th-22nd: Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 4pm, and Sundays at 2pm.
About the Show:
Music and Lyrics by Johnny Marks
Script Adaptation by Robert Penola
Based on the animated television special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”
Adapted from the story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks
Director: Stephen Fredericks
Associate Director: Jeorgi Smith
Musical Directed by: Melinda O’Neill
Choreographed by: Cari Sanchez
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!
Please contact Matthew Clark-Fralley, Production Manager at mfralley@growingstage.com with any questions.