Audition Information
ELF – The Musical Audition Information:
We are looking for 2 casts! Both will perform!
Ages 16 and Up - Also looking for one boy in each cast age 10-14.
Audition Dates & Info:
Must sign up for a time at the following link - https://forms.gle/9ccXcxFFNjPECacx8
Sunday, September 12 @ 6:00PM-9:00PM
Monday, September 13 @ 7:00PM-9:30PM
Tuesday, September 14 @ 7:00PM for Callbacks only
***Prepare a 1 minute song in the style of the show. You can use a track on your phone/tablet or bring sheet music in the correct key. We will have an accompanist.
***Dress to move in case you are asked to stay for the dance audition. If you tap, bring tap shoes and choose the last time slot of the night (if possible). We will tap at the end of each audition night.
***Masks will be required at auditions - you can remove them to sing.
Tech Week: Nov 28-Dec 2
Show Dates: December 2-19 (must be available for all shows Fri 7:30pm, Sat 2pm and 7:30pm, and Sun 2pm.)
Rehearsals: Due to having 2 casts – we will determine specific rehearsal dates and times once we are fully cast. Plan on most weeknights 7pm-9:30pm and some Saturdays 9am-Noon. The conflicts you list on your form will help us determine the most effective rehearsal schedule.
Full company will not always be called to each rehearsal.
Directors - Bethany True and Keri Boe
Music Director - Royce Phillips
Choreographer - Regina Wilkerson Ward
Email questions to bethanytrue.boroarts@gmail.com or Keri.boroarts@gmail.com
ELF Character Breakdown
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: appears to be 25 to 35
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
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: appears to be 21 to 35
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: G3
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: appears to be 50 to 65
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2
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: appears to be 40 to 60
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: F3
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: 9 to 16
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Deb/Ensemble
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: appears to be 25 to 60
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: D4
Manager/Ensemble
A manager at Macy's. He is a good, friendly guy just trying to do his job and get by.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 60
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Greenway/Ensemble
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: appears to be 45 to 65
Santa/Ensemble
Just another working man. Loves his job and Christmas, but also likes to kick-back and watch the game when a rare opportunity arises. A natural storyteller. Make me believe!
Gender: Male
Age: 45 to 80
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Chadwick/Ensemble
One of Walter's right-hand men. He is desperate to keep his job, and perhaps the dumber of the two.
Gender: Male
Age: appears to be 30-55
Matthews/Ensemble
One of Walter's right-hand men. He is desperate to keep his job and is the schemer of the two.
Gender: Male
Age: appears to be 30-55
Ensemble
Mrs. Claus, Elves (MUST BE ABLE TO WALK ON KNEES WITH PADDING), Charlie, Tiara, Mr. Narwhal, Teenager, Employees, Security Guard 1&2, Customer 1&2, Saleswoman, Store Elf 1&2 (TAP DANCERS), Fake Santa 1&2&3 (TAP DANCERS) , Boy, Mother, Policeman 1&2, Sarah, Jim, Vendor, Waitress, Charlotte, Man, Woman
Cast List
Believers
Buddy the Elf - Tucker Young
Jovie - Rachel Humphrey
Walter - Holt Kirkindoll
Emily - Pam Buck
Michael - Matthew Scott
Deb - Kelly Sekuterski
Charlotte - Paige Lovell
Santa/Greenway - Jason Young
Mrs. Claus - Kathelene Young
Manager - Dakota Green
Chadwick - Ro Coger
Matthews/Male Swing - Christopher Keiningham
Sam/Female Swing - Dana Mills
General Swing - Sophie Young
Ensemble - Jordan Chambers
Ensemble - Debbie Gainer
Ensemble - Katrin Keiningham
Ensemble - Tyler Pilgrim
Ensemble - Sloane Roeder
Ensemble - Eddie Schauwecker
Ensemble - Rafe Stanley
Kringle
Buddy the Elf - Andrew Sparks
Jovie - Karisha Glover
Walter - Titus Keiningham
Emily/Mrs. Claus - Kathelene Young
Michael - Hampton Phillips
Deb - Paige Lovell
Charlotte - Kelly Sekuterski
Santa/Greenway - Jason Young
Manager - Dakota Green
Chadwick - Ro Coger
Matthews/Male Swing - Christopher Keiningham
Sam/Female Swing - Dana Mills
General Swing - Sophie Young
Ensemble - Jordan Chambers
Ensemble - Debbie Gainer
Ensemble - Katrin Keiningham
Ensemble - Tyler Pilgrim
Ensemble - Sloane Roeder
Ensemble - Eddie Schauwecker
Ensemble - Rafe Stanley
The Believers cast will be performing 12/3, 12/4, 12/5, 12/17, and the matinee on 12/18
The Kringle cast will be performing 12/10, 12/11, 12/12, the evening show on 12/18, and 12/19