ELF THE MUSICAL National Tour SINGERS Open Call
NEW YORK CITY
March 22nd, 2016
Ripley-Grier Studios
520 8th Avenue (Holding Room 17D)
9:00am – Sign-Up
10:00am – Principal Roles and Ensemble Singers
NO UNOFFICIAL LISTS WILL BE HONORED
WHAT TO PREPARE
Please come prepared to sing 16 bars in the style of the show, contemporary & comedic musical theatre.
Please bring a stapled picture and resume, and your book of music.
A select number of slots will be available through Sign Up Genius: tinyurl.com/elfthemusical
Names will be called in the holding room in the order of sign up. Only those present to hear their names will be given an official open call info card. Those not present when their name is called must wait in the standby line. The number of sign-ups does not reflect the total number of people who will be seen. If no slots are available, we highly encourage you to join the standby line the day of the audition in the holding room.
NO UNOFFICIAL LISTS WILL BE HONORED.
[BUDDY] Male, late 20’s-early 30’s. 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. Seeking a comedian with great subtle timing and a strong singing voice up to a G. Should be tall. Must be a very strong mover with a great sense of physical comedy. Principal role.
[JOVIE] Female, late 20’s-early 30’s. Comedic, appealing, and relatable. A New Yorker that doesn’t have much Christmas spirit until meeting Buddy. Must have an amazing singing voice with a strong belt up to a D flat. Principal role.
[WALTER] Male, 50’s. 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. Must have a good singing voice. Principal role.
[EMILY] Female, 40’s. Walter’s wife and Michael’s mother, she is at first overwhelmed by Buddy, but soon embraces him as part of the family. Warm, amazing singing voice with a strong belt up to a C. Principal role.
[MICHAEL] Male, to play 12 years old. Funny and smart, he quickly bonds with Buddy and is determined to share a great Christmas with his entire family. Amazing singing voice up to an E. Principal role. SEEKING ROLE AND STANDBY.
[DEB] Female, any ethnicity, 30’s – 40’s. A funny secretary at Walter’s office, full of character and sharp wit. Must be a very strong character singer with an excellent belt. Must be a very strong mover. Principal role.
[MR. GREENWAY] Male, any ethnicity, 50’s. A shrewd businessman, must have great comic timing and should sing well. Principal role.
[SANTA] Male, 50’s – 60’s. Jolly, warm, funny, good singing voice. Down to earth, a beer and pizza kind of Santa. Principal role.
[STORE MANAGER] Male, non-white, 30’s – 40’s. Funny, physically large, full of character, lots of attitude, sassy and spirited. Must be able to sing well and have great comic timing. Featured ensemble.
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