Please read the following audition information carefully as there is a lot of information.
Please do NOT be nervous and come to have fun! We will be right there with you and help guide you,
BUT PLEASE COME PREPARED!
If you have any questions, please contact Jodi MacNeal at
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Performances (Cast is required to attend.)
Friday, Dec. 5th - 7:30 pm
Saturday, Dec. 6th - 1:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Sunday, Dec. 7th - 2:00 pm
A sensory showcase may be added. These details to come
Rehearsals begin Monday, September 29th.
Monday through Thursday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Rehearsals with the adults may occasionally go until 9:00 pm. An occasional weekend rehearsal may be added, but only if necessary
Auditions are When and Where (READ CAREFULLY)
- Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, 30 Public Square
• Please pay attention to which day you should attend auditions.
• We ask that you only attend on the day you are auditioning. The audition space gets crowded, and we are hoping to make things manageable.
• We are asking that everyone do an in-person audition. Please contact us if you have a conflict
and we will do our best to make different accommodations.
• Please arrive 15 minutes before the time listed below and be ready to start.
Ages 6 – 12 (Kids) - Saturday, August 23, 2025 – 1:00 – 3:30 pm (Arrive at 12:45 pm)
• Be ready to start with your online form completed.
• Please plan to stay the entire time.
Ages 13 – 18 (Teens) - Saturday, August 23, 2025 – 4:30 – 7:00 pm (Arrive at 4:15 pm)
• Be ready to start with your online form completed.
• Please plan to stay the entire time.
Ages 19 and Up (Adults) - Sunday, August 24, 2025 – 1:00 – 3:30 pm (Arrive at 12:45 pm)
• Be ready to start with your online form completed.
• Please plan to stay the entire time.
Callbacks - Sunday, August 24, 2025 – 4:30 pm (Arrive at 4:15 pm)
• Not everyone will be called back, but those called back need to be in attendance.
• If you are not called back this does not mean you will not be cast.
WHAT YOU NEED TO PREPARE.
Audition Form
• Please complete the online Google Audition form located at the link provided below. We are not
using paper forms.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgAzKdcmyeHeYCUKvqPDUEHNSfLQzydP3vgODOgr4vCSajIg/viewform
Audition Materials
The audition materials (music & script sides) are located at the Google link below. Please read all of the instructions below for what you are to prepare.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hP50FDK4S1CByOkBs1ILSdbdsDiqWbid?usp=sharing
Music Audition
• Prepare the song or songs next to the character in which you are auditioning as instructed below.
Please prepare all off the music for the character to which you are auditioning. You may be asked to
sing one or all of the selections.
• Use the Google link above to access the music scores and audition backing tracks. This is for OUR
use only. Please do not share these tracks on social media. We will have a speaker and the tracks
for auditions. We will have music available. You do not need to print it.
• The YouTube links are for listening to get a feel for the song. We have tried to provide the link that is
closest to our music scores and tracks.
Reading from the Script
• You will be asked to read the script selections provided in the Google Folder (link above). Please be
familiar with all the readings for the character in which you are auditioning.
• You do not have to print these pages for the audition. We will use the scripts.
Choreography Audition
• Please wear clothes and shoes you can move in easily.
• You can bring dance shoes, jazz or character shoes, but this is not required. Please do NOT wear flip
flops, sandals, or crocs.
Audition Songs to Prepare & YouTube Link (Time) – To listen to the song.
We tried to provide the link closest to our score & tracks.
All Kids & Teens - "When You’re a Wimp"
Music Measures - 81 to end
(1:53-end)
Ralphie - "Ralphie to the Rescue"
Music Measures - 43–58
(0:40–0:55)
Randy - "Before the Old Man Comes Home" -
Sing both parts
Music Measures - 25–45
(0:56–1:38)
Old Man - "Genius on Cleveland Street"
Music Measures - 1–38
(0:01–0:55)
Mother - "Just Like That"
Music Measures - 194-239
(0:01–0:42)
Miss Shields - "You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out!"
Music Measures - 9–39
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(0:01–0:57)
Adult Ensemble - "Red Ryder" (Reprise) & "At Higbee’s"
Music Measures - 15–40
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(0:01–0:31)
Santa & Teens - "Up on Santa’s Lap"
Music Measures - 28–41
(0:40–1:01)
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