When:
Sunday, October 5 @ 6:30pm
Monday, October 6 @ 6:30pm
Potential callbacks on the 7th.
About the show:
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
Script Adaptation by Robert Penola
Music & Lyrics by Johnny Marks
Based on the Animated TV Special
The holiday classic soars off the screen in this stage adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with holiday hits like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "A Holly Jolly Christmas," this classic features all of your favorite characters including Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special.
Those wishing to audition should prepare 32 bars of a song from the show. You can find sheet music and tracks on our website. Dress prepared to move for the dance portion of auditions. Cold readings will take place time-permitting
Directed and Choreographed by Jenni Canterbury
Musical Direction by Ash Klutz
Stage Managed by Emma Seibert
CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS
& Roles and requirements:
Rudolph
A young buck. Youthful; physically agile; winning performer; vulnerable but strong; a solid singer.
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: D3
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.
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.
Vocal range top: D4
Vocal range bottom: G2
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
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.
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: C
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
Mrs. Claus
Feisty, matter-of-fact, inherently warm. A strong belter.
Fireball
A young buck. Featured member of the chorus; young, sparky, boyish
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.
Boss Elf
(Can be double cast as Donner) Humorless manager of the elves' workshop; innate comic sensibility. Also plays Blitzen in the finale sequence.
King Moonracer
King of the Island of Misfit Toys. King Moonracer; his personality must come through, which projects a strong, decisive personality; stern but warm.
Bumble The Abominable Snow Monster
The Bumble has a distinctive growl and series of sound FX
Charlie
A jack-in-the-box, one of The Misfit Toys. The Misfit Toys, Satna's reindeer, and the Elves chorus.
Vocal range top: D4
Vocal range bottom: Eb3
Doll
A girl doll, one of The Misfits. The Misfit Toys, Satna's reindeer, and the Elves chorus.
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: Eb4
Spotted Elephant
An elephant with spots, one of The Misfit Toys. The Misfit Toys, Satna's reindeer, and the Elves chorus.
Train
A train engine with square wheels, one of The Misfit Toys. The Misfit Toys, Satna's reindeer, and the Elves chorus.
Bird
A bird that swims, one of The Misfit Toys. The Misfit Toys, Satna's reindeer, and the Elves chorus.
Cowboy
A cowboy who rides an ostrich, one of The Misfit Toys. The Misfit Toys, Satna's reindeer, and the Elves chorus.
Vocal range top: C4
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Plane
An airplane that doesn't fly. The Misfit Toys, Satna's reindeer, and the Elves chorus.
Blitzen
One of Santa's Reindeer. The Misfit Toys, Santa's reindeer, and the Elves chorus.
Dasher
One of Santa's Reindeer. The Misfit Toys, Santa's reindeer, and the Elves chorus.
Dancer
One of Santa's Reindeer. The Misfit Toys, Santa's reindeer, and the Elves chorus.
Prancer
One of Santa's Reindeer. The Misfit Toys, Santa's reindeer, and the Elves chorus.
Vixen
One of Santa's Reindeer. The Misfit Toys, Santa's reindeer, and the Elves chorus.
Cupid
One of Santa's Reindeer. The Misfit Toys, Santa's reindeer, and the elves chorus
The Elves' Chorus (if needed)
The Misfit Toys, Santa's reindeer, and the Elves chorus
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
30 Third St NW, Hickory, NC, United States, North Carolina 28601