Presented by Iberia Performing Arts League
Audition Form:
https://forms.gle/s7w5tYeoSc8LnrtVA
Audition Date:
Saturday, September 13, 2025
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Callback Date (if needed):
Monday, September 15, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location:
The Essanee Theater
126 Iberia St, New Iberia, LA 70560
Performance Dates:
December 5–7 & 12–14, 2025
Notes
This show is moderately dance heavy. There are a few tap numbers as well.
Actors may be cast in multiple roles.
All roles are open to any race, ethnicity, gender, or background.
About the Show
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. After all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
What to Prepare:
Prepare 1–2 minutes of a song from Elf the Musical or another musical theatre piece.
Please fill out the audition form attached.
There will be a dance call. Please dress comfortably and be ready to move!
Audition sides:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/181sWojzjgiAWEi7pI6_qwfwFUKvYXDLA/view?ts=68a211ac
Character Breakdown
Principal Roles
Buddy (Male, 20s–30s, Ab2–C5) – Born a human but raised at the North Pole as a Christmas Elf. Childlike curiosity makes him both endearing and prone to trouble. Eager to find his place in the world.
Jovie (Female, 20s–30s, G3–D5) – Buddy’s girlfriend. Works at Macy’s. Cynical due to past relationships, but is charmed by Buddy’s big heart.
Walter (Male, 50s–60s, A2–G4) – Buddy’s workaholic father. A children’s book writer who has lost his childlike spirit. Selfish, tense, and easily angered.
Emily (Female, 40s–50s, F3–Eb5) – Walter’s wife. Sweet and welcoming, though skeptical of Buddy at first. Wants her husband to spend more time with the family.
Michael (Male, 10–late teens, F3–G5) – Buddy’s stepbrother. Quickly embraces the Christmas spirit. Wants his father to spend more time with the family.
Deb (Female, 20s–50s, D4–Eb5) – Walter’s secretary. Eager to please, takes an instant liking to Buddy, but often feels underappreciated.
Manager (Male, 30s–40s, B2–F#4) – Macy’s manager. Friendly and just trying to get by.
Greenway (Male, 50s–60s) – Walter’s boss. Tyrannical and work-obsessed. Represents what Walter could become if he doesn’t change.
Santa (Male, 60s–80s, A2–E4) – A workingman who loves Christmas and storytelling, but enjoys relaxing when he can.
Chadwick (Male, 40s–50s) – One of Walter’s right-hand men. Not particularly bright, desperate to keep his job.
Matthews (Male, 30s–40s) – One of Walter’s right-hand men. A schemer, also desperate to keep his job.
Ensemble Roles – Adults
Mrs. Claus, Employees, Security Guard 1 & 2, Saleswoman, Fake Santa 1–3, Mother, Policeman 1 & 2, Sarah (Walter’s office staff), Jim (Walter’s office staff), Vendor, Waitress, Charlotte (news reporter), Man, Woman
Ensemble Roles – Any Age
Mr. Narwhal, Customer 1 & 2, Store Elf 1 & 2
Roles for Kids/Teens
North Pole Elves – Santa’s helpers who love making toys to meet the Christmas Eve deadline.
Charlie – In charge of the other Elves, ensuring every present is wrapped and every bow is tied.
Tiara – A North Pole Elf.
Other Roles – Teenager, Boy, and other ensemble parts.
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