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Send To
Bob Cline attn: ELF
888C 8th ave. #116
New York NY 10019
Personnel
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: MARC ROBIN
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER: MARC ROBIN
BOOK BY: BOB MARTIN AND TOM MEEHAN
MUSIC BY: MATTHEW SKLAR
LYRICS BY: CHAD BEGUELIN
CASTING : BOB CLINE
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Contract
LORT Non-Rep
$776 weekly minimum
Seeking
Strong Equity Actor/Singers for roles in ELF. See breakdown.
Other Dates
AUDS NY ECCs: 8/17-8/20/15
REH: 10/29/15
OPEN: 11/19/15
CLOSE: 1/3/16
Other
Submit by Friday, August 14, 2015.
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Breakdown
[BUDDY] This role was made famous by Will Ferrell in the movie. Buddy is Caucasian, 30ish, male. Funny, and warm with an infectious personality. He has been raised as one of Santa's Elves and has the innocence of a child. He has outrageous enthusiasm for everything he sees and does but it is very genuine. We are seeking a comedian with great subtle timing and an amazing singing voice. Must be charming and extremely likable.
[JOVIE] This role was played by Zooey Deschanel in the movie. Female, Caucasian, 20s to 30s, warm, funny and comedic. A New Yorker that doesn’t have much Christmas spirit until meeting Buddy. Must have a great singing voice and be appealing and relatable and funny.
[WALTER] This role was played by James Caan in the movie. Walter is Caucasian, 50s, male. He is a upscale successful business man who has become cold and distant with his family until Buddy enters their life. He is a workaholic with little time left for enjoying life or appreciating simple things. Should be a good singer.
[EMILY] Female, Caucasian, age 40s, warm, amazing singing voice. A very New York, dry witted loving mother to Michael, and wife of Walter. Must have great comedic skills.
[MICHAEL] Male, Caucasian, 10 yrs old, funny, smart, amazing singing voice. (SUPPORTING LEAD) POSSIBLY SEEKING ROLE AND STANDBY FOR ROLE.
[DEB] Female, any ethnicity, 30s to 40s, funny secretary, full of character and sharp wit, amazing singing voice.
[MR. GREENWAY] Male, any ethnicity, 50s, shrewd businessman, must have an amazing singing voice and great comic timing. The man in command.
[SANTA] Male, Caucasian, 50s to 60s, jolly, warm, funny, good singing voice. Down to earth, a beer and pizza kind of Santa.
[STORE MANAGER] Male, non-Caucasian, 30s to 40s, funny, physically large, full of character, lots of attitude, sassy and spirited. Must be able to sing well and have great comic timing. Funny is more important than size.
[COMEDIC FEMALE ENSEMBLE MOVERS/SINGERS] Female, all ethnicities, to play 20s to early 30s, funny, attractive, smart, must move very well and be able to tap, must sing very well and be able to deliver various comedic bit parts throughout the show. Will possibly cover principal roles.
[COMEDIC MALE ENSEMBLE MOVERS/SINGERS] Male, all ethnicities, to play 20s to late 40s, funny, smart, unique, must move very well and be able to tap, must sing very well and be able to deliver various comedic bit parts throughout the show. Will possibly cover principal role.
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