Rudolph Show Poster

Currently seeking performers for all roles in
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Directed by Lacey Connell


Theatre in the Park is committed to inclusivity and a flexible, imaginative casting policy. We also strive to be culturally conscious as it pertains to social and historical content. Performers of all ethnicities, all racial backgrounds, all sexual orientations, all gender identities, and all body sizes and types are encouraged to audition!

Seeking ALL ages for multiple roles in this production.
You must be at least 6 years old on the audition date.

BASIC INFORMATION

Auditions: In Person and Video Audition options.
No dance at auditions.
Callbacks: By invitation only.
 

IN PERSON AUDITIONS:

Sunday October 12, 2025 4p-6p
Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center
8788 Metcalf OP, KS 66212
Video Auditions: See information below.

CALLBACK AUDITIONS

Callbacks are by invitation only and will be held Tuesday October 14 from 6p to 9p.

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ONLINE AUDITION FORM

Everyone auditioning is required to complete an online audition form available HERE.(form is available September 26, 2025)
NO PAPER COPIES are needed. DO NOT BRING COPIES OF YOUR FORM OR YOUR RESUME/PHOTO.

  • Auditionees may choose a one hour time slot, 4p-5p or 5p-6p, on Sunday October 12, 2025 and you will be seen during that hour.

  • Audition numbers will automatically be assigned when you choose your time slot at the end of the online audition form process.

  • Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled time slot.

  • The audition form will automatically turn off at 4pm on Sunday October 12 - you must complete the form before this time to audition. 

  • Those auditioning by video must complete the audition form  HERE and select "I will be auditioning by video" and copy and paste your video link into the form. REMEMBER TO CHECK the privacy settings to make sure your video is viewable by our directing team.

  • Video Auditions must be submitted by 11:59pm Saturday October 11, 2025.

  • PLEASE NOTE: Callbacks (if needed) will be by invitation only and WILL be in person on Tuesday October 14, 2025 starting at 6pm

 

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Character descriptions:

***Most cast members may play multiple roles***


Rudolph: A young buck. Youthful; physically agile; winning performer; vulnerable but strong; a solid singer.

Sam: A snowman. A warm, middle-aged man with a relaxed demeanor. A powerful storyteller who never gets in the way of the story he's telling. A knowing sense of humor; an appealing, warm singing voice. 

Santa Claus: Larger-than-life personality; cheerful but distracted. Agelessly youthful, but should read middle-aged. Should not be cast as heavyset. Strong singing voice.

Hermey: An elf. Charmingly apologetic, but with inner strength. Strong comic sensibility; must move well and have a strong character voice.

Clarice: A young doe. Youthful; physically agile. Strong, willful, loving, flirtatious, must have a lilting pure soprano voice.

Yukon Cornelius: A prospector. Tall man who should read mid-40s; instantly likable character; slightly absent-minded; physically agile and strong comedic ability.

Donner: Rudolph's father.  Physically agile; tougher on the outside than he is on the inside.

Mrs. Donner: Rudolph's mother. Maternal, soft-spoken, quietly strong. Warm mezzo

Mrs. Claus: Feisty, matter-of-fact, inherently warm. A strong belter.

Fireball: A young buck. Featured member of the chorus; young, sparky, boyish. 

Coach Comet: Reindeer Games Coach; Clarice's father. Physically agile; featured member of Santa's team; leads the reindeer games with coach-like quality.

Boss Elf: Humorless manager of the elves' workshop; innate comic sensibility. 

King Moonracer: King of the Island of Misfit Toys. His personality must come through his voice, which projects a strong, decisive personality; stern but warm.

Bumble The Abominable Snow Monster: The Bumble has a distinctive growl.

Misfit Toys
Charlie
Doll
Spotted Elephant
Train
Bird
Cowboy
Plane

Santa's Reindeer
Blitzen
Dasher
Dancer
Prancer
Vixen
Cupid

The Elves Chorus
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Before you decide to audition, please seriously consider any potential schedule conflicts or other performance opportunities that may interfere with your commitment to the show.

***Please be sure to look at the performance schedule carefully as it differs from our normal performance schedule - including some tentative performances***

Check the Master Rehearsal and Performance Calendar for this show

Choose 16 measures of a song from a musical that best showcases your voice.

Your song may NOT be from the musical you are auditioning for, but can be in the style if you choose (although not required).  Please choose the 16 measures that BEST showcases your voice, to keep auditions running smoothly we cannot accomodate longer audition cuts.  

There will not be a dance taught at auditions. 
If a dance audition is needed, it will take place during callbacks.


 

Video Audition Requirements

  • COMPLETE AN AUDITION FORM HERE (form is live Septemer 26, 2025)

  • Video Auditions must be submitted by 11:59pm Saturday October 11, 2025.

  • No more than 90 seconds in total length, filmed in landscape.

  • State your first and last name. 

  • Tell us the title of the song and the artist/songwriter. 

  • Check the privacy settings when you upload your video to make sure it is viewable by our team. You may upload to any video site that allows access to the video via a link EXCEPT: Dropbox or Google Drive.

  • Sit or Stand, but stay in frame.

  • No dance audition is needed at this time.

  • Performance Reels will not be viewed by the directing team.