Elf-The Musical Auditions

About the project and the company

Elf – The Musical

Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin; Music by Mathew Skylar; Lyrics by Chad Beguelin

Based upon the New Line Cinema film written by David Berebaum

Director Craig Schieber

Music Director Mark Press

Vocal Director Christopher Puckett

Choreographer Elizabeth Posluns

ALL ADULT ACTORS MUST BE UP TO DATE WITH THEIR VACCINATION SERIES

“Up to date”, according to the CDC, means you’ve received your primary series and at least one booster. This is required for participation and will be verified on-site with your proof of vaccination.

SYNOPSIS

Buddy Hobbs, a young orphan child, mistakenly crawls into Santa Claus’ bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. After discovering the baby, Santa and his elves decide to raise the child as an elf. Years later, Buddy finds out that he’s actually a human being and, at Santa’s prompting, heads off to New York City in search of his father, Walter Hobbs.

Faced with the harsh reality that Walter is on the naughty list and his son, Michael, doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his birth family and help New York City remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Rehearsal Dates

September 12, 2022 – November 17, 2022

Monday through Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 10:00 pm and one weekend day TBD. Actors may not be called to every rehearsal. All TECH days are REQUIRED, including: November 12 & 13 (Times TBD); TECH week (November 14-17) 6:30-11pm.

Rehearsal Location

Edmonds Driftwood Players Rehearsal Annex located at 200 Dayton Street, Edmonds OR Wade James Theatre located at 950 Main Street, Edmonds

Performance Dates

November 18 – December 18, 2022 for a total of 18 performances (Thurs/Fri/Sat curtain at 8pm; Sunday curtain at 2pm; call times will be no more than 1.5 hours prior to curtain; NO Thanksgiving Day performance)

Performance Location

This production plays at The Wade James Theatre, home of Edmonds Driftwood Players, located at 950 Main Street, Edmonds

CASTING

Actors of all ethnicity, gender and identity are encouraged to audition. Age ranges are a guideline only.

We would like to have elves able to move on stage with knee pads. We are also eager to have actors capable of using inline skates to skate in the Rockefeller Center scene.

Location of Audition

The Wade James Theatre located at 950 Main Street, Edmonds

Other details

Edmonds Driftwood Players is not associated with Actors’ Equity Association and does not participate in union contracts.

We are a volunteer-based organization and actors receive $100 stipends to help offset transportation costs associated with participating in our productions.

Audition requirements

Song: Prepare 32 bars (no longer than a minute) of a song from a Broadway musical that shows your strongest vocal and character range. Don’t be afraid to make strong choices! Note - an accompanist is provided. Please bring in sheet music clearly marked. No recorded music please. Monologue: Prepare a monologue that is two minutes or less. Contemporary monologues are preferred. Comedic monologues are welcome but not required Dance: No dance at the initial audition, but both tap and jazz combinations will be taught at the callback for ensemble and most principal roles Headshot and Resume: Please bring one copy of each