RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER Equity Principal Actors - Dallas Children's Theatre Auditions

RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER - Dallas, TX EPA

Dallas Children's Theatre | Dallas, TX

Notice: Audition

Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Monday, July 20, 2026

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (C)

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please EITHER email:
auditions@dct.org OR Call 214-978-0110 to reach the box office between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday.

CONTRACT

LOA

$439 weekly minimum (Ref. to TYA) - 2025 rate

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER (See

BREAKDOWN

). Local actors are encouraged to attend.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short musical selection of an up-tempo musical theatre song or holiday song. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music properly marked in your key. Please bring your headshot and resume.

LOCATION

Dallas Children's Theater
5938 Skillman St
Dallas, TX 75231
Rosewood Center for Family Arts.

PERSONNEL

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
Music and Lyrics by Johnny Marks
Script Adaptation by Robert Penola

Expected to Attend:
Director/Artistic Director: Emily Ernst
Choreographer: Alli Betsill
Music Director: Adam C. Wright

OTHER DATES

Callbacks: Monday, July 27
First Rehearsal: Monday, October 19
Opening: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Closing: Sunday, December 20, 2026

OTHER

www.dct.org
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s

CONTRACT

s prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER

A diverse ensemble of singing and dancing adult actors to portray characters based on the 1964 Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer television special.

SEEKING:

The roles of Sam Snowman, and Yukon Cornelius/Boss Elf have been cast.

• Track 1: Rudolph - Rudolph is young, deeply feeling, and a bit lost. Finds his inner courage and that leadership doesn’t always belong to the most forceful and commanding people. Curious, present, courageous, and longing for real connection. Gender: Male, Vocal range top: Bb2, Vocal range bottom: D3
• Track 2: Hermey - Hermey is a young, charmingly apologetic oddball elf with a dream to become a Dentist. Straightforward. Midwestern. Probably loves ranch. Strong mover. Gender: Any, Vocal range top: B4, Vocal range bottom: C#3
• Track 3: Clarice/Ensemble - Clarice is a youthful, physically agile young doe who trusts her intuition. Loyal, calm in a crisis, optimistic, and bold. Could pass the bar exam on her first try. Soprano. Gender: Female, Vocal range top: C5, Vocal range bottom: B3
• Track 4: Santa Claus/Ensemble - Santa is a larger-than-life personality; cheerful, forgetful, patient, middle-aged, and on a secret diet. Too slim in Mrs. Claus’ opinion. Gender: Male, Vocal range top: D4, Vocal range bottom: G2
• Track 5: Mrs. Claus/Ensemble - Mrs. Claus is a feisty, matter-of-fact matriarch. If Santa is the face of the North Pole, Mrs. Claus is making sure their taxes are paid on time. Maya Rudolph from the SNL sweater weather skit meets Caroline Manzo from RHONJ. Gender: Female, Vocal range top: D5, Vocal range bottom: B♭3
• Track 6: Donner/Ensemble - Donner is Rudolph’s father and is tougher on the outside than he is on the inside. Tough and encouraging. Roger Sterling from Mad Men meets Calvin’s Dad in Calvin and Hobbes. U/S Sam Snowman. Gender: Male, Vocal range top: F#4, Vocal range bottom: B2
• Track 7: Fireball/Ensemble - Fireball is a young buck and featured member of the chorus; friendly, status-conscious, confident, future fraternity president. Tenor/Alto. U/S Hermey. Gender: Any
• Track 8: Coach Comet/Ensemble - Coach Comet is the Reindeer Games Coach; physically agile, old school, and is seriously called to do this work. Hints of Phil in Disney’s Hercules to Sue Sylvester in Glee. U/S Yukon Cornelius and Boss Elf. Gender: Any
• Track 9: Mrs. Donner/Ensemble - Mrs. Donner is Rudolph’s mother. She is maternal, practical, and decisive. Warm mezzo. U/S Mrs. Claus. Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: B♭3, Gender: Female
• Track 10: Clarice’s Father/Ensemble - Clarice’s father is authoritative and protective. Strong mover. U/S Rudolph. Gender: Male, Vocal range top: Bb2, Vocal range bottom: D3