Auditions
Roles for Adults & Young performers
The Old Opera House Theatre and Arts Centre in Charles Town, WV will be staging the musical A Christmas Story, this holiday season and will be holding auditions on Sunday, September 21st at 2:00pm and Monday, September 22nd at 7:00pm.
The entire cast includes approximately 25 actors, 2 men, 1 woman and 2 boys (playing one role each), and an ensemble of 6 men, 5 women, 5 boys, and 4 girls.
The Old Opera House Theatre is searching for talented kids who can sing, dance and act between the ages of 7 and 14; being less than 5’ in height is a plus. In addition to the lead role of Ralphie, we are looking for several other supporting and ensemble roles to be filled by both boys and girls. Auditions are first-come-first-serve, with a limited number of roles available. Performers are asked to come prepared to sing a Broadway or Disney style show tune. Bring your sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. Performers should also dress in comfortable clothing that allows them to move and dance.
Every young performer (under age 16) that auditions will be entered into a drawing to win one of two prizes. Two lucky winners will receive one of the following:
ü Tuition for one of the Old Opera House’s Acting, Dance or Voice studio classes* or
ü Tickets to see A Christmas Story, The Musical
*see the Old Opera House’s webpage for more information on OOH studio classes
A Christmas Story, the Musical
Rehearsals will begin shortly after the auditions are completed.
Performances run December 4 - 14, 2014. Musical Comedy • Rated G
This musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder air rifle. Rebuffed at every turn, Ralphie plots numerous schemes to achieve his desperate desire. All the iconic scenes from the popular movie are here: Ralphie’s friend getting his tongue stuck to the flagpole; his brother, Randy, in his snowsuit; the bullies; the leg lamp award; the bunny suit; the Chinese restaurant; Christmas dinner; and many others.
A Christmas Story, The Musical will bring an exciting new dimension to those who have seen the movie and will stand on its own for those who haven’t.
A Christmas Story, The Musical will be directed by Steven Brewer, the Managing/Artistic
Director of the Old Opera House, with Musical Direction by Dr. Bobb Robinson and Choreography by Christine Galante.
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