Welcome to the WLAC page for the ELF the Musical auditions! If you have any questions that are not covered here, please call 903.872.5421 or email us at info@thewlac.com - THANK YOU & SEE YOU AT AUDITIONS!
Book by Thomas Meehan & Bob Martin | Music by Matthew Sklar | Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Directed by Aimee Kasprzyk & Leigh White
Choreography by Ashton Kantor | Music & Vocal Direction by Lora Plemons & Rachel Leite
Directed by Aimee Kasprzyk & Leigh White
Choreography by Ashton Kantor | Music & Vocal Direction by Lora Plemons & Rachel Leite
Show dates are planned for November 30 - December 3
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AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD ON THE MAIN STAGE
Please arrive a few minutes before your scheduled time if you need to fill out an audition form on site. You do not need to attend both audition dates. |
AUDITION DATES:
aimee.kasprzyk0609@gmail.com NOTE: Please fill out audition forms before coming if possible to help expedite the process and get everyone through in a timely manner. Thank you. You can fill it out online or print out a copy and fill it out at home via the buttons above.
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ABOUT ELF the MUSICAL
Based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit, Elf features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar (The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Disney's Aladdin on Broadway), with a book by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).
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.
Based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit, Elf features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar (The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Disney's Aladdin on Broadway), with a book by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).
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.
ABOUT THE DIRECTORS
Aimee Kasprzyk served briefly as the producer and director of the Warehouse Children’s Company in the early ‘90’s. She was last seen as M’Lynn in the hit WLAC production of Steel Magnolias and last directed the highly praised The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and To Kill a Mockingbird on the WLAC stage, and Matilda the Musical our big year end show last year. She is also proud to serve on the WLAC Board as Board President
Leigh White was assistant director on our smash hit Matilda the Musical and this year's Youth Co. TNT Youth Conference production of Scenes from the White Snake. With Elf the Musical she is stepping up to co-director with Aimee Kasprzyk to bring this modern day classic to life.
Aimee Kasprzyk served briefly as the producer and director of the Warehouse Children’s Company in the early ‘90’s. She was last seen as M’Lynn in the hit WLAC production of Steel Magnolias and last directed the highly praised The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and To Kill a Mockingbird on the WLAC stage, and Matilda the Musical our big year end show last year. She is also proud to serve on the WLAC Board as Board President
Leigh White was assistant director on our smash hit Matilda the Musical and this year's Youth Co. TNT Youth Conference production of Scenes from the White Snake. With Elf the Musical she is stepping up to co-director with Aimee Kasprzyk to bring this modern day classic to life.
AUDITION INFO
Please prepare a musical theatre style song with digital accompaniment that highlights your range and skill (YouTube is a good source to find music without vocals). The song should be no longer than 1 minute. Your accompaniment music should not include vocal tracks (must be karaoke style)
* No a cappella (bring music to sing to).
* A cord to plug into phone or computer & speaker will be available.
* There will be a dance component. Please dress to move.
* Auditions will also consist of cold readings from the script.
Please prepare a musical theatre style song with digital accompaniment that highlights your range and skill (YouTube is a good source to find music without vocals). The song should be no longer than 1 minute. Your accompaniment music should not include vocal tracks (must be karaoke style)
* No a cappella (bring music to sing to).
* A cord to plug into phone or computer & speaker will be available.
* There will be a dance component. Please dress to move.
* Auditions will also consist of cold readings from the script.
CAST OF CHARACTERS
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Buddy
Born a human but raised at the North Pole as a Christmas Elf, Buddy is eager to find his place in the world. He is a child at heart and that child-like curiosity makes him both endearing and gets him into trouble. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: Ab2 Jovie Buddy's girlfriend. She works at Macy's and has a bit of a cynical outlook on life and love because of the men she's dated. She is caught off guard by Buddy's genuinely big heart. Gender: Female Age: 25 to 30 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: G3 Walter Buddy's workaholic father. He is a Children's book writer, but lacks any of the childlike spirit that Buddy has. He is selfish, tense, and generally angry with life. Gender: Male Age: 55 to 65 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2 Emily Walter's wife. Though she is sweet and willing to take him in, she thinks Buddy is crazy at first. Wishes her husband would spend more time with the family. Gender: Female Age: 40 to 50 Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: F3 Michael Buddy's stepbrother who is excited to have a new friend and brother. Unlike his mother, he doesn't take much convincing to have Christmas spirit, but like his mother, he wishes his father would spend more time with the family. Gender: Male Age: 12 to 16 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3 Deb Walter's secretary. Takes an instant liking to Buddy simply for the novelty of it. Though she aims to please and is a bit of a suck-up, she feels under appreciated. Gender: Female Age: 25 to 55 Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: D4 |
Manager
A heavy-set manager at Macy's. He is a good, friendly guy just trying to do his job and get by. Gender: Male Age: 35 to 40 Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: B2 Greenway Walter's boss. He is what Walter will become if he continues down the path he is on. A tyrannical, workaholic who cares nothing about the people around him or who work for him. Gender: Male Age: 55 to 65 Santa Just another workingman. Loves his job and Christmas, but also likes to kick-back and watch the game when a rare opportunity arises. A natural storyteller. Gender: Male Age: 65 to 80 Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: A2 Chadwick One of Walter's right-hand men. He is desperate to keep his job, and perhaps the dumber of the two. Gender: Male Age: 40 to 50 Matthews One of Walter's right-hand men. He is desperate to keep his job and is the schemer of the two. Gender: Male Age: 35 to 40 Ensemble Characters Mrs. Claus, Charlie, Tiara, Mr. Narwhal, Teenager, Employees, Security Guard 1&2, Customer 1&2, Saleswoman, Store Elf 1&2, Fake Santa 1&2&3, Boy, Mother, Policeman 1&2, Sarah, Jim, Vendor, Waitress, Charlotte, Man, Woman Elves Children grade 3 through adults Singing/Dancing Ensemble Crowds Children grade 3 through adults |
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
BEFORE THE AUDITION:
-- Double Check the performance schedule before you audition. It's disappointing to audition, get a part and then find that rehearsals interfere with classes or that you'll be out of town during the 2 weeks the play goes on. Rehearsals and performances occur weeknights and on weekends and generally begin within a week of being cast.
-- If possible, read the script and familiarize yourself with the characters. Knowing the characters will help you to decide for which part or parts to audition. Scripts can be borrowed from the theater.
AT THE AUDITION:
-- Be on time!
-- Wear clothes that are reasonable for the audition and are comfortable.
-- Fill out an Audition Sheet. If this is your first show, then great! Awesome to have you. If you have done shows before it helps to bring a list with you so you do not have to try to remember on the spot. If you have done a lot of shows, only list those that are most recent, biggest roles, and/or from similar styles of shows.
-- Be courteous and professional. Remember you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and your audition lasts from the minute you walk in the auditorium until the moment you leave.
-- Most auditions consist of "cold readings" from the scripts. That means you will be asked to read some of the dialogue from the show, sometimes with other people sometimes by yourself. Don't worry if you stumble over words, we're looking for energy and character choices.
-- Relax; auditions do not have to be a painful process. Give it your best shot and HAVE FUN!
"It is the policy of the Warehouse Living Arts Center to cast regardless of race, color or disability. Casting of actors in roles is done on the basis of acting skill and ability demonstrated during the audition process, as well as on the actor’s appropriateness and suitability (physical, vocal, mental, emotional) for available roles. Being invited to an audition does not guarantee that a person will be cast. Occasionally, a cast may be expanded to accommodate a large turnout of talent. "
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-- Double Check the performance schedule before you audition. It's disappointing to audition, get a part and then find that rehearsals interfere with classes or that you'll be out of town during the 2 weeks the play goes on. Rehearsals and performances occur weeknights and on weekends and generally begin within a week of being cast.
-- If possible, read the script and familiarize yourself with the characters. Knowing the characters will help you to decide for which part or parts to audition. Scripts can be borrowed from the theater.
AT THE AUDITION:
-- Be on time!
-- Wear clothes that are reasonable for the audition and are comfortable.
-- Fill out an Audition Sheet. If this is your first show, then great! Awesome to have you. If you have done shows before it helps to bring a list with you so you do not have to try to remember on the spot. If you have done a lot of shows, only list those that are most recent, biggest roles, and/or from similar styles of shows.
-- Be courteous and professional. Remember you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and your audition lasts from the minute you walk in the auditorium until the moment you leave.
-- Most auditions consist of "cold readings" from the scripts. That means you will be asked to read some of the dialogue from the show, sometimes with other people sometimes by yourself. Don't worry if you stumble over words, we're looking for energy and character choices.
-- Relax; auditions do not have to be a painful process. Give it your best shot and HAVE FUN!
"It is the policy of the Warehouse Living Arts Center to cast regardless of race, color or disability. Casting of actors in roles is done on the basis of acting skill and ability demonstrated during the audition process, as well as on the actor’s appropriateness and suitability (physical, vocal, mental, emotional) for available roles. Being invited to an audition does not guarantee that a person will be cast. Occasionally, a cast may be expanded to accommodate a large turnout of talent. "
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