Audition Notice for Prince William Little Theatre’s holiday production of
“A Charlie Brown Christmas"
Prince William Little Theatre is holding auditions for “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” written by Charles M. Schulz.
Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson
Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer
By Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS. is presented by arrangement with
Tams-Witmark, A Concord Theatricals Company
www.tamswitmark.com
Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson
Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer
By Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS. is presented by arrangement with
Tams-Witmark, A Concord Theatricals Company
www.tamswitmark.com
AUDITION DATES
AUDITION INFORMATION
All cast members will be required to participate in the Haymarket Day Parade on Saturday October 19, 2019. |
SYNOPSIS
The classic animated television special A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation, in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts Gang discover the true meaning of Christmas. When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism he sees among everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown accepts, but this proves to be a frustrating endeavor. When an attempt to restore the proper holiday spirit with a forlorn little Christmas fir tree fails, he needs Linus’ help to discover the real meaning of Christmas. PRODUCTION TEAM Director: Chrissy Mastrangelo Assistant Director: Hayley Katarina Music Director: Justin Streletz Producer: Jennifer Rodriguez/Melissa Jo York-Tilley Stage Manager: Katie Morris Asst.Stage Manager: Pat McInerney Lighting Design: Peter Ponzini Sound Design: Michelle Matthews Costume Design: Susy Moorstein Set Design & Build: Nick Mastrangelo Set Painting: Lori Ransom Properties; Katie Sue Ransom Hair and Makeup: Caroline Scarborough PERFORMANCE LOCATION AND DATES
Gregory Family Theater Hylton Performing Arts Center Manassas, VA Performances:
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CHARACTER BREAKDOWN Casting ages 18 and up, (6 Male) (5 Female) – must be able to play ages 6-9
- Charlie Brown: Depicted as a "lovable loser," Charlie Brown is characterized as a person who frequently suffers, and as a result is usually nervous and lacks self-confidence. He shows both pessimistic and optimistic attitudes: on some days, he is reluctant to go out because his day might just be spoiled, but on others, he hopes for the best and tries as much as he can to accomplish things.
- Snoopy: Charlie Brown’s pet beagle. Snoopy is loyal, innocent, imaginative and good-natured; known for his “happy dance” and his numerous alter-egos. A non-speaking role- physicality and improv a must. Must be able to dance and move freely.
- Lucy: Linus’ older sister. Lucy is characterized as a "fussbudget", crabby, bossy and opinionated girl who bullies most other characters in the strip, particularly Linus and Charlie Brown.
- Linus: Charlie Brown’s blanket-toting best friend and Lucy’s little brother; Sally’s love interest; Though young and insecure, Linus is very intelligent and very wise; acts as the group’s philosopher and theologian. Linus is sympathetic towards Charlie Brown, and often gives him advice after listening to Charlie Brown's various insecurities.
- Sally: The youngest of the group, with a very young sounding voice; Charlie Brown’s little sister who has a crush on Linus; is adorable and spunky but often overreacts to situations.
- Schroder: A very talented musician, who is obsessed with the music of Beethoven; Lucy’s love interest; Charlie Brown’s second-best friend after Linus.
- Pig Pen: Known for attracting dust, making him very filthy but with a good heart.
- Frieda: The girl who brags about her “naturally curly hair”; a total diva.
- Violet: as a jealous girl who likes bragging and, along with her friends Patty and Lucy often teases and torments Charlie Brown.
- Patty: Not to be confused with Peppermint Patty. Patty is a girl who thinks highly of herself, and because of her self-opinion, she often torments the hapless Charlie Brown.
- Shermey: A friend of Charlie Brown’s. Very dry; complains he always gets cast as a shepherd in the play
Prince William Little Theatre is a volunteer organization. All cast members are volunteer (unpaid) and no parts have been pre-cast.
MONETARY OBLIGATION
If cast in this production, you will be required to have a current PWLT membership ($15 annually for the 2019-2020 season).
In addition, a production fee of $25 to be collected at the first read thru.
MONETARY OBLIGATION
If cast in this production, you will be required to have a current PWLT membership ($15 annually for the 2019-2020 season).
In addition, a production fee of $25 to be collected at the first read thru.
AUDITION FORMS
The audition form is available for download if you wish to fill it out before the audition.
The audition form is available for download if you wish to fill it out before the audition.
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