Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre announces holiday show auditions for young performers

Casting for A Christmas Story The Musical & A Christmas Carol

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre is looking to cast young performers for roles in its upcoming productions of A Christmas Story The Musical and A Christmas Carol.

Roles to be cast are:

A Christmas Story The Musical
On stage Nov. 29, 2024, through Jan. 4, 2025

Seeking children between the ages of 5 and 15 to play Ralphie Parker (age 9 or 10), Randy Parker (age 7 or 8), Schwartz, Flick, Esther Jane, Mary Beth, Scut Farkus (age 14 or 15), Grover Dill (age 9 to 12), and ensemble children. All roles in A Christmas Story are expected to tap dance.

Photo provided by Beef & Boards

A Christmas Carol
On stage Dec. 6 to 23

Photo provided by Beef & Boards

Seeking young performers to play the Cratchit children: Tim Cratchit (age 5 to 8), Boy Scrooge/Peter Cratchit/Turkey boy (age 9 to 14), Fran/Belinda Cratchit (age 10 to 14), and Martha Cratchit (age 16 to 18).

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Auditions are open to children who are physically and ethnically diverse. Children must be able to sing and move well. Auditions are by appointment only, and audition requests can be made online through the link on the Auditions page (found under the “About Us” tab) at BeefAndBoards.com. No phone calls, please.

Children auditioning should prepare at least one vocal selection that demonstrates their voice, not more than 32 bars, and bring sheet music in the correct key. A piano accompanist will be provided (no CDs or pre-recorded music). Prepare a one-minute monologue, story, or joke. Dress comfortably (no costumes or makeup) and provide a current photo as well as an informal bio of recent performing experience, if any.

The auditions take place at the theatre, 9301 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, on Saturday, Sept. 7. Callbacks are on Sunday, Sept. 8, at a time to be announced. No alternate dates/times are currently available.

Children cast in shows receive a small performance stipend and a limited number of complimentary tickets. To be considered, performers must be available for all scheduled rehearsals and performances.

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indiana’s only year-round professional dinner theatre, has been serving up exceptional entertainment since 1973.