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

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ELF Character Breakdown

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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