Auditions: ELF THE MUSICAL

Auditions: Tuesday, Oct. 19 & Wednesday, Oct. 20 starting at 7 p.m.

Casting: 7 men, 3 women, 1 boy (12-16) and a large ensemble of all ages.

What to do: Auditions consist of singing a song of your choice (approximately 1 minute) an accompanist will be provided, and reading from the script.

Rehearsals will begin Oct. 25. We can accommodate schedule conflicts. Performances are Dec. 3-5, 9-12.

*Please note that CP requires all performers ages 12 and over to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and show proof of vaccination at the auditions. If you have questions please email the theatre.

Directed by : Missy Marlatt

Music Director: Zoe Tien

About the show : Unaware that he’s really a human and not an elf, Buddy embarks on a journey to find his birth father and discover who he really is. Despite a half-brother that doesn’t believe in Santa and a father on the naughty list, Buddy is determined to help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas in this musical adaptation of the holiday movie favorite! 

Character breakdown (age ranges are flexible):

Buddy. Born a human but raised at the North Pole as a Christmas Elf, Buddy is eager to find his place in the world. He is a child at heart and that child-like curiosity makes him both endearing and gets him into trouble.

Gender: male

Age: 25 to 35

Jovie. Buddy's girlfriend. She works at Macy's and has a bit of a cynical outlook on life and love because of the men she's dated. She is caught off guard by Buddy's genuinely big heart.

Gender: female

Age: 25 to 30

Walter. Buddy's workaholic father. He is a Children's book writer, but lacks any of the childlike spirit that Buddy has. He is selfish, tense, and generally angry with life.

Gender: male

Age: 55 to 65

Emily. Walter's wife. Though she is sweet and willing to take him in, she thinks Buddy is crazy at first. Wishes her husband would spend more time with the family.

Gender: female

Age: 40 to 50

Michael. Buddy's stepbrother who is excited to have a new friend and brother. Unlike his mother, he doesn't take much convincing to have Christmas spirit, but like his mother, he wishes his father would spend more time with the family.

Gender: male

Age: 12 to 16

Deb. Walter's secretary. Takes an instant liking to Buddy simply for the novelty of it. Though she aims to please and is a bit of a suck-up, she feels under appreciated.

Gender: female

Age: 25 to 55

Manager. A heavy-set manager at Macy's. He is a good, friendly guy just trying to do his job and get by.

Gender: male

Age: 35 to 40

Greenway. Walter's boss. He is what Walter will become if he continues down the path he is on. A tyrannical, workaholic who cares nothing about the people around him or who work for him.

Gender: male

Age: 55 to 65

Santa. Just another workingman. Loves his job and Christmas, but also likes to kick-back and watch the game when a rare opportunity arises. A natural storyteller.

Gender: male

Age: 65 to 80

Chadwick. One of Walter's right-hand men. He is desperate to keep his job, and perhaps the dumber of the two.

Gender: male

Age: 40 to 50

Matthews. One of Walter's right-hand men. He is desperate to keep his job and is the schemer of the two.

Gender: male

Age: 35 to 40

Ensemble that includes:Mrs. Claus, Elves, Charlie, Tiara, Mr. Narwhal, Teenager, Employees, Security Guard 1&2, Customer 1&2, Saleswoman, Store Elf 1&2, Fake Santa 1&2&3, Boy, Mother, Policeman 1&2, Sarah, Jim, Vendor, Waitress, Charlotte, Man, Woman