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New York Tristate Plays ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Non Equity National Tour
• Casting “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” a
non Equity national touring musical. Production states: “’A Charlie Brown Christmas’ is the classic Christmas Cartoon TV special reimagined live on stage. This production will maintain the nostalgic, childlike feeling of the original cartoon but accurately represent the playground of today in its diversity and charm. We are especially seeking a diverse and inclusive cast of comedic actors, singer/movers and musicians with engaging personalities and fun special skills that are on a professional level. Special skills featured in this show could include instruments, singing, tumbling, dance, circus skills and any unique silly tricks. 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. Evan Bernadin Productions and Gershwin Entertainment in partnership with W/S Casting is committed to creating an atmosphere that engages and promotes diversity and inclusion in all areas. We strongly encourage performers of all ethnicities, races, gender identities, ages, body types and abilities to submit for this project. We are actively seeking a cast which is inclusive and strive to promote a process and production that expresses the multidimensional society in which we live.” • Company: wojcik/seay casting. Staff:
G. Seay, coord.
• Rehearsals begin Nov. 1; runs Nov.
19-Dec. 22 in NYC. Note: Strict covid protocols and guidelines will be followed for audition/ rehearsal process and touring. Evan Bernardin Productions is promoting a fully vaccinated environment for the cast and creative team of this tour. • Seeking—Charlie Brown: 18-30, all
ethnicities, height 5’4”-6’0”, vocal characterization must evoke, resemble the iconic cartoon. Must be willing to cut hair short to resemble Charlie Brown. backstage.com
SUBMIT YOUR CALLS FOR CAST AND CREW: Visit backstage.com/findtalent and click on “Post a Notice.” Include all relevant project requirements, including any pay, fees, dues, costs, required ticket sales or nudity. 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. Strong singing –baritone or tenor, strong mover. Linus: 18-35, all ethnicities, 5’4”-6’0”, vocal characterization must evoke, resemble the iconic cartoon. Must be willing to cut hair for character. Linus is Charlie Brown’s best friend. He is wise. He always means well and tries to smooth over any storms that arise amongst the gang. Actor must have a strong sense of honesty and vulnerability. Strong singing - baritone or tenor, strong mover. Snoopy - Dancer/Physical Comedian: all genders, 18-30, all ethnicities, 5’0”-5’6”’; 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, Especially seeking a performer with special skills - gymnastics, acrobatic, juggling, balancing etc... strong dancer. Non-singing track. Lucy: 18-30, all ethnicities, 5’4”-6’0”, 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. Strong singing - soprano, mezzo soprano, mover. Frieda - Dancer: 18-30, all ethnicities, 5’4”-6’0”, singing a plus. Frieda is vain and girly and talks about her naturally curly red hair. Has naturally curly red hair. Strong dancer. Instrument a plus, singing is a plus, but not required. Violet/Patty- Dancer: 18-30, all ethnicities, 5’4”-6’0”, dark hair, Violet is not very nice. She thinks Charlie Brown is a walking disaster. Sings a solo in the concert. (Not Peppermint) Patty is Violet’s best friend who talks about how much they don’t like Charlie Brown; strong dancer. Singing is a plus, but not required. Pig Pen- Dancer: 18-30, all ethnicities, 5’4”- 6’0”; Dancer with personality. Pig Pen is known for being constantly dirty, insulted constantly by everybody. He is very cool and accepts himself regardless. Singing is a plus, but not required. Franklin/ShermyDancer: 18-30, Black / African Descent, 5’4”–6’0”; dancer with personality. Singing is a plus, but not required. Schroeder/Touring MD -
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Musician: 18-30, all ethnicities, 5’4”6’0”; touring MD, must play advanced jazz piano in the style of the TV special and classical at level to play Fur Elise. Sings with group. No solo singing required. Respects Charlie Brown who is a friend. Must play piano in a jazz style – specifically the score of the TV special by Vince Guaraldi. Singing is a plus, but not required, as advanced piano skills and acting are more important to this track. Female Presenting Swing: 18-30, all ethnicities, must be a versatile musician and actress. Would cover all the female roles. Soprano, Mezzo. Character voices to portray the various characters. Male Presenting Swing: 18-30, all ethnicities, must be a versatile musician and comedic actor
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with physical comedy chops. Would cover all male roles. Baritone, tenor, character voices to portray the various characters. • Seeking submissions from NY. • To be considered for a self-tape
request, e-mail a headshot and resume, along with any relevant demo clips that show your special skills or musical instrument abilities to charliebrownxmastour@gmail.com. Initial audition will be self-tape. Callbacks will be held Sept. 23-24 as needed. Callbacks may be live in a socially distanced environment or via Zoom as needed.
• Pays rehearsal salary: $525/wk., per-
formance salary: $625/wk. plus $35/ day per diem. Accommodations on entertainer sleeper coach.
‘Charles Brown Christmas,’ Jazz Musicians
• Casting jazz musicians for “A Charlie
Brown Christmas.”
• Production states: “The classic
Christmas cartoon TV special reimagined live on stage. This production will maintain the nostalgic, childlike feeling of the original cartoon but accurately represent the playground of today in its diversity and charm. We are especially seeking a diverse and inclusive cast of comedic actors, singer/movers and musicians with engaging personalities and fun special skills that are on a professional level. Special skills featured in this show could include instruments, singing, tumbling, dance, circus skills and any unique silly tricks. 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. • Note: Some tracks in this cast will make
up a jazz trio that will play the timeless music of Vince Guaraldi live during the show. If you are an advanced jazz musician playing piano, double-bass or drums, please submit as a possible Schroeder/MD, Frieda/Musician, Violet/ Patty- Musician, Pig Pen/Musician or Franklin/Musician. These characters have limited lines and may become the musician tracks for this show. • Evan Bernadin Productions and
Gershwin Entertainment in partnership with W/S Casting is committed to creating an atmosphere that engages and promotes diversity and inclusion in all areas. We strongly encourage performers of all ethnicities, races, gender identities, ages, body types and abilities to submit for this project. We are
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