CALL FOR AUDITIONS
AUDITION DATE: SAT OCTOBER 8, 2022
“A Charli Brow Christma”
By Charles M. Schulz
Based on the 1965 television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson
Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer
By Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson
PRODUCTION INFO:
Direction by Mr. Jim Collver
Music Direction by Mr. Wright McCarger
PERFORMANCE DATES:
December 16 (7:00 PM) December 17 3:00 PM and December 17 (7:00 PM)
ABOUT THIS SHOW:
The classic animated television special A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation in which
Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang discover the true meaning of Christmas. In Charlie Brown
Christmas, the classic Christmas animated TV special is reimagined in a 35-minute live mini-musical. This production will
maintain the nostalgic, childlike feeling of the original cartoon but represent the playground of today in its charm and
diversity. CCP is a community theater and while experience is not required, we are seeking a cast of comedic actors ages
16 and up, singer/movers and musicians with engaging personalities and if possible, fun special skills. Special skills
featured in this show could include playing instruments, singing, tumbling, dance, circus type talents and unique silly or
weird skills. We are excited to build a showcase for the individual talents of our cast. Though we are seeking strong
dynamic singers for some roles, this is not a traditional book musical.
Audition Details:
● Date: Saturday October 8, 2022.
● Sign Up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4AAEAA2FAAF58-acharlie
● Prepare 16-24 measures of a memorized song and bring sheet music that includes a piano accompaniment
line. Recorded accompaniments and a capella auditions will not be accepted. Musical auditions will also
include a brief dance audition. You may be asked to read a selection from the show with others auditioning
during your time block. Please bring any and all scheduling conflicts for October - December, 2022 (including
weekends).
● Audition Location: Duncan Lake Performing Arts Center is located at the back of Duncan Lake Middle
School just past the Resource Center office.
● For those unable to attend auditions, video auditions are available by request. Please email director at
[email protected] should you have questions or need to submit a video audition.
● Ages: Auditions open to all actors 16 years and older.
● Rehearsal Schedule if cast: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursday evenings, roughly October 17 - December
16, 2022 - Fridays & weekend rehearsals only as needed; TBD.
● Please bring a list of conflicts with you to auditions in regard to rehearsal and performance dates.
● CALL BACKS BY INVITATION ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2-4 PM (if needed)
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● Questions? Email director at [email protected].
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
[CHARLIE BROWN] All Ethnicities – Vocal Characterization should evoke, resemble the iconic cartoon. Must be
willing to cut hair short to resemble Charlie Brown. Charlie Brown is gentle, insecure and lovable. He possesses
significant determination and hope, but frequently fails because of his insecurities, outside interference or plain bad
luck. Melancholic, sweet and determined.
[LINUS]
All Ethnicities – Vocal Characterization should evoke, resemble the iconic tv special. Must be willing to cut
hair for character. Linus is Charlie Brown's best friend. He is wise beyond his years. He always means well and tries
to smooth over any storms that arise amongst the Peanuts gang. Actor must have a strong sense of honesty and
vulnerability.
[SNOOPY] – DANCER/PHYSICAL COMEDIAN] All Gender Identities, All Ethnicities. Seeking a strong dancer with
comedic instinct. Physical Comedian who can adapt to comedic physical routines. Snoopy is bittersweet. He is an
independent character. He can win, lose, be a disaster, a hero or anything and yet it all works out. Actor should be an
inventive free spirit with a repertoire of skills, if you can do special skills like gymnastics, acrobatic, juggling, balancing
et please audition! Strong Mover.
[LUCY] All Ethnicities – Lucy is the older sister of Linus. She is bossy, crabby but with her Psychiatrist booth comes
up with solutions. She pushes other characters to listen to her.
[SALLY] All Ethnicities– Sally is Charlie Brown's little sister. She is sweet but obsessed with getting presents. She is
materialistic and doesn't see why that’s a problem. She is sweetly in love with Linus.
[FRIEDA ] Frieda is vain and girly and talks about her Naturally Curly Red hair. Naturally Curly Red Hair is a plus!
[VIOLET] All Ethnicities. Violet is not very nice. She thinks Charlie Brown is a walking disaster. Patty’s best friend.
[PATTY] All Ethnicities. Patty is Violet's best friend who talks about how much they don't like Charlie Brown. (Not
Peppermint Patty)
[PIG PEN] All Ethnicities. Dancer with Personality. Pig Pen is known for being constantly dirty, insulted constantly by
everybody. He is very cool and accepts himself regardless.
[SCHROEDER] All Ethnicities. Piano player preferred. A gifted musician whose entire world revolves around music
and playing piano Schroeder is serious and introverted, but not afraid to speak his mind. Always ready to defend
Beethovan as the greatest musician of all time.
A professional jazz trio consisting of double bass, piano and drums will accompany and underscore this show
performing the beloved Vince Guaraldi score.
This is event is not sponsored or endorsed by Caledonia Community Schools.
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