[Capdist-auditions] LAST CHANCE! Open Auditions for "A Christmas Story" tonight (Tuesday)!

[A Christmas Story Cast and Crew]

Classic Theater Guild announces OPEN auditions for the Christmas Classic "A Christmas Story"


Come back with us to the early 1940s and follow 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas.  The classic and hilarious story
 was immortalized in a 1983 film of the same name, and it's all here - the hilarious dream sequences, the dreaded bully Scut Farkus, the hideous leg lamp and more!

Directed by Tim Orcutt

Auditions will be held at Classic Theater Guild's rehearsal space at 137 State Street in Schenectady (near
 the corner of State and Ferry streets) on Sunday September 23 and Tuesday September 25 with possible callbacks Wednesday September 26.  Each night doors will open at 7 PM and
 auditions will start at 7:30 PM. Please do not arrive before 7 PM as the space is also being used for rehearsals earlier in the day.

Seeking two men (30s-40s), two women (30s-40s), 5 boys (one 5-8, others 8-12), and 2 girls (8-12); may expand roles cast depending on audition turnout.

Also still looking for technical staff and crew, especially props, costumes, and set design - please email resumes/interest to ctgxmas at yahoo.com.

Characters:

RALPH (Ralphie as an adult) - serves as narrator and plays other small roles (30s-40s) - at ease, good storyteller, comfortable and relaxed
RALPHIE (Ralphie at age 9) - demanding role, need confident and experienced younger actor who can relate the joy of Christmas and the frustration of growing up.
MOTHER - Ralphie's Mother - a classic homemaker, yet still able to get what she wants, subtle yet clever
THE OLD MAN - Ralphie's
 Father - a classic breadwinner, gruff and masculine. Prides himself on his ability to make repairs.  Takes great
 pride in a hideous lamp he wins as a prize, so there's a little bit of crazy in there too. (also plays voice of Santa Claus)
RANDY (Ralphie's little brother) - typical whiny little brother, most of the acting here will be without dialogue. Must be uninhibited.
MISS SHIELDS - Ralphie's teacher (will also play Mrs. Schwartz)
FLICK (m) - Ralphie's friend and classmate (also plays role in dream sequence)
SCHWARTZ (m) - Ralphie's friend and classmate (also plays role in dream sequence)
ESTHER JANE (f)- Ralphie's classmate
HELEN WEATHERS (f) - Ralphie's classmate
SCUT FARKAS (m) - A bully (also plays role in dream sequence)

Draft rehearsal schedule, subject to change, can be found online: http://calendar.yahoo.com/ctgxmas

There is NO FEE and NO TUITION to participate in auditions or in the show.

Show opens December 14 and runs two weekends.  Evening Performances at 7:30 PM
 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) and Matinees at 2 PM
 (Sunday, and possibly Saturday). All performances will be at the beautiful Proctor's GE Theater!

Please contact the director, Tim Orcutt with questions via email at ctgxmas at yahoo.com or by phone at 518-573-3185

I triple dog dare you to audition!

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN! We look forward to seeing you. 
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