On Sale to FlexTix & SCOOPS – October 30, 2023
On Sale to the Public – November 6, 2023
HAVE A HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS!
The holiday classic soars off the screen in this Broadway Junior, 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Because of his shiny nose, Rudolph doesn’t feel like he belongs in Christmastown and sets off to find a place that accepts him. Along his journey, he encounters fellow misfits, only to realize that home is where he has belonged the whole time. When a storm threatens to keep Santa’s sleigh from taking flight, it’s up to Rudolph to save Christmas! Filled with holiday hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ JR. features all of your favorite characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph.
Opens: Friday, NOVEMBER 24, 2023
Closes: Sunday, NOVEMBER 26, 2023
Location: Marjorie Lyons Playhouse,
on the campus of Centenary College
Music & Lyrics | JOHNNY MARKS
Script Adaption | ROBERT PENOLA
Arrangements | TIMOTHY SPLAIN
Orchestrations | TIMOTHY C. WHITE
Based on the animated television special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”
adapted from the story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks
Developed by Character Arts Creations, LLC
Schedule:
FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 24 | 6:00PM
SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 25 | 2:00PM & 6:00PM
SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 26 | 2:00PM
Tickets: On Sale to the Public – November 6
All Tickets: $15.
Musical & Stage Direction | LIESL CRUZ
Choreography | KAITLYN BROWN
Scenic Design | SETH TAYLOR
Lighting Design | SAMUEL COPELAND
Costume Design | TBD
Sound Design | BRYAN GRISHAM
2023 FALL PRODUCTION CLASS – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Junior Edition)
ENROLLMENT (grades 3-12) & TIMELINE
Enroll Now (open March 1 – 15, or until we reach capacity)
ENROLLMENT INFO |
Who: Any student currently in 3rd-12th grade is invited to enroll, regardless of experience level. We encourage you to enroll early, as we are expecting to reach capacity quickly, and a wait-list will be implemented once all spots are filled. All students who are wait-listed will be given the opportunity to audition. NOTE: Students enrolled in our skill-based Triple Threat classes enjoy the perk of enrolling prior to the general public, so space will be extremely limited.
How: Starting Wednesday, March 1, Enroll HERE any time through Wednesday, March 15, 2023, or until we reach our maximum capacity, whichever happens first. Once we receive your online enrollment, you will receive an invoice for tuition via email. Upon payment, your enrollment will be considered complete, and you will receive an email confirmation with more details. NOTE: Audition information is only available to enrolled & waitlisted students. You will receive those details in your confirmation email once we receive your tuition payment.
Where: All rehearsals will take place at Stage Center Studios at Grace, 9400 Ellerbe Road, until we move to Marjorie Lyons Playhouse to perform.
Cost: For grades 6-12 – $300.00 tuition, For grades 3-5 – $160.00 tuition due no later than March 15, 2023. Payment options & scholarships may be available – Contact us for more information. (One Official Show T-Shirt is included with tuition. There is a $75.00/pp costume fee. Each family will be responsible for buying or selling one program ad to celebrate and congratulate your child or business/event for $75.00. There will be digital and limited paper copies available.)
IMPORTANT NOTE ON OUR CORE VALUES: Before enrolling in our production class, please consider the following…
**You are agreeing to commit your child to the class’s production and schedule. At Stage Center’s SoPA we believe that a good process begets a good product. Every enrolled student will be required to audition as a part of this process. The audition is for the instructors to assess each student’s skill-level and vocal/physical type so that they can be placed in the role that best serves the production and our educational goals. We do not cast based on seniority within the company, nor do we pre-cast any role on student productions. The cast list will be posted at the start of rehearsals. All students interested in our production classes are taught to show up with open minds and hearts, eager to have a life-enriching experience. We are not interested in working with students and families who are only seeking leading or featured roles. We teach that theater is about an ensemble coming together to tell a story, and every person involved has a vital role for it’s success. We allow each student to submit two absences during contract provided they are approved prior to the first class, and do not fall within two weeks of performances. We ask that you check below for dates and times before enrolling, so that the rehearsal schedule can be thoughtfully made with no last-minute hiccups/absences. If you are unsure about some conflicts with our schedule, please feel free to ask us so we can help you decide if it’s realistically something you have the time to make such a big commitment. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED TO STUDENTS WHO WITHDRAW AFTER COMPLETING ENROLLMENT.
A detailed schedule/call sheet will be issued no later than Thursday, March 30.
Two conflicts are allowed during contract, only if submitted by the deadline of Saturday, April 1.
NO CONFLICTS are allowed within two weeks of performances, this includes May 20 & May 25 thru June 4.
Enrollment & Timeline information
OPEN ENROLLMENT** | Wednesday, March 1 – Wednesday, March 15, 2023 (or until we reach capacity)
Thursday, March 30 | Audition workshop for enrolled & wait-listed students/Conflicts Due ~ 5:00-6:00 (grades 3-5) | 6:00 (grades 6-12)
Saturday, April 1 | 2:00-3:30 (Cast Meeting/Read-through), 3:30-4:00 (Mandatory New Parent Orientation/Addt’l T-shirt orders/Costume Fee due)
**Enrollment will be capped once we reach our threshold, so sign up early! NOTE: Students enrolled in our skills-based Triple Threat classes are given priority access to enroll in our production classes. All students who are wait-listed will be given the opportunity to audition.
WEEK ONE
THU, April 6 – 5:00pm-7:00pm
SAT, April 8 – 2:00pm-5:00pm
WEEK TWO
THU, April 13 – 5:00pm-7:00pm
SAT, April 15 – 2:00pm-5:00pm
WEEK THREE
THU, April 20 – 5:00pm-7:00pm
SAT, April 22 – 2:00pm-5:00pm
WEEK FOUR
THU, April 27 – 5:00pm-7:00pm
SAT, April 29 – 2:00pm-5:00pm
WEEK FIVE
THU, May 4 – 5:00pm-7:00pm
SAT, May 6 – 2:00pm-5:00pm
WEEK SIX
THU, May 11 – 5:00pm-7:00pm
SAT, May 13 – 2:00pm-5:00pm (Program Ads/Payment Due)
WEEK SEVEN
THU, May 18 – 5:00pm-7:00pm
SAT, May 20 – 2:00pm-5:00pm (No Conflicts)
WEEK EIGHT (No Conflicts Allowed)
THU, May 25 – 5:00pm-7:00pm (No Conflicts)
SAT, May 27 – 2:00pm-5:00pm (No Conflicts)
SUN, May 28 – 5:00pm-8:00pm (Tech I – No Conflicts)
WEEK NINE (Production Week – No Conflicts Allowed)
MON, May 29 | 5:00pm-8:00pm (Tech II/Partial Dress- No Conflicts)
TUE, May 30 | 5:00 Call, 6:00 Go (First Dress- No Conflicts)
WED, May 31 | 5:00 Call, 6:00 Go (Final Dress/SCOOPS Sneak Peek- No Conflicts)
THU, June 1 | 5:00 Call, 6:00 Go (Opening/Performance #1- No Conflicts)
FRI, June 2 | 9:00am Call | TBA GO’s (School Sneak Peeks) | 5:00 Call, 6:00 Go (Perf. #2- No Conflicts)
SAT, June 3 | 1:00 Call, 2:00 Go (Perf. #3) | 5:00 Call, 6:00 Go (Perf. #4- No Conflicts)
SUN, June 4 | 1:00 Call, 2:00 Go (Perf. #5- No Conflicts)
+STRIKE/LOAD-OUT (Mandatory for all cast/crew members, and volunteer help is requested. Everyone should plan to be there from 3:30-7:30, or until we finish, whichever happens first)
RUDOLPH CAST
Sam
The story’s narrator – and a snowman! Sam remembers the winter of “the big storm” – so well, in fact, that he decides to tell the whole story. Sam should be a strong singer and actor. As the narrator, the audience should understand every word Sam says! Choose an actor with a warm and welcoming stage presence for this important role.
Vocal range top: C5, Vocal range bottom: B3
Santa Claus
Needs no introduction! Choose a more mature actor with a great stage presence who can act, carry a tune, and completely embody this significant character role.
Vocal range top: D5, Vocal range bottom: B3
Mrs. Claus
Another classic Christmas character. Cast an actor in this role that can make strong character choices and can be kind but firm with her husband.
Donner
Rudolph’s father and a proud member of the team who pulls Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve. Donner does not sing a solo but should be a strong actor. It’s great if he reads as older onstage and pairs well with Mrs. Donner.
Mrs. Donner
Rudolph’s mother. She loves her son and even sets off to find Rudolph after he runs away. Mrs. Donner does not sing a solo, so cast a good actor who reads as older onstage and pairs well with Donner.
Young Rudolph
The hero of the story! This lovable misfit struggles to fit in due to his glowing, red nose. Young Rudolph should be a good actor and ideally appear younger onstage.
Gender: male, Vocal range top: B4, Vocal range bottom: G#3
Rudolph
The hero of the story! This lovable misfit struggles to fit in due to his glowing, red nose. Rudolph should be an excellent actor and singer, and he should be able to embody the emotional heart of the story.
Gender: male, Vocal range top: D5, Vocal range bottom: A#3
Bumble
The Abominable Snow Monster can either be a few students operating a puppet or one student costumed as the monster. Bumble does not sing a solo, so this role should feature an actor with a great stage presence.
Hermey
A bit of an odd elf – he doesn’t want to make toys; he wants to be a dentist! Like Rudolph, Hermey is a misfit, and they become close friends over their shared outsider status. Cast a talented actor who can sing, act, and bring this dentist elf to life!
Gender: male, Vocal range top: D5, Vocal range bottom: G#3
Boss Elf
A great role for a student who is a natural leader and has good comedic instincts. Boss Elf grumbles about Hermey’s interest in dentistry at first, but it’s only because he cares so much about making perfect toys for Santa – he doesn’t mean any harm. Cast a good actor in this role.
Gender: male
Fireball
One of the yearlings. He is not particularly nice to Rudolph after his glowing nose is revealed. Fireball does not sing a solo, so this is a great role for a good actor who may not have the strongest singing voice.
Gender: male
Clarice
A doe who takes a liking to Rudolph in spite of his glowing, red nose. She is kind to him and even goes to look for him after he runs away. Clarice sings “There’s Always Tomorrow,” so cast an actor with a great singing voice who is able to portray Clarice’s kindness, patience, and gumption.
Gender: female, Vocal range top: C5, Vocal range bottom: B3
Elves
The Elves (including Elf 1, Elf 2, Elf 3, Elf4, and Aviator Elf) are Santa’s helpers and the choral backbone of the show. Elves 1 – 4 sing solos, and Aviator Elf has a featured spoken line. Be sure to cast strong singers as Elves 1 – 4, and feel free to add as many additional Elves as students who want to be involved in your production!
Vocal range top: C5, Vocal range bottom: B3
Coach Comet
The coach in charge of training the yearlings. He is good at his job, even if he is a little gruff, and doesn’t take kindly at all to Rudolph’s glowing red nose. Coach Comet doesn’t sing a solo, so cast a good actor in this role who will read as older onstage compared to the yearlings.
Gender: male
Clarice’s Father
A great role for a newcomer to the stage. Although he does not sing a solo, his brief cameo really drives home that Rudolph is an outcast in Christmastown.
Gender: male
Yukon Cornelius
A prospector in the hunt for silver and gold, Yukon has a big personality and is not afraid of anything, including Bumble. Yukon sings “Fame And Fortune,” but keep in mind that this song can be done in a character voice. The most important qualities for this performer are a commanding stage presence, the ability to make strong character choices, and a willingness to chew the scenery!
Gender: male, Vocal range top: D5, Vocal range bottom: C4
King Moonracer
A great cameo role. This character does not sing a solo but should embody a regal, authoritative presence onstage. King Moonracer cares about the Misfit Toys on the island and wants to help them find real homes. Cast a good actor in this role who can command the stage.
Gender: male
Charlie-In-The-Box
The sentry on the Island of Misfit Toys. Sad to be named Charlie instead of Jack, Charlie-in-the-Box has several important lines and a few solos. This is a great role for a good actor and singer who can project and speak clearly onstage.
Vocal range top: B4, Vocal range bottom: C4
Dolly
Lives on the Island of Misfit Toys. This small role includes a solo and a few lines – ideal for a talented new performer who’s not quite ready for a lead role.
Vocal range top: G4, Vocal range bottom: E4
Cowboy
One of the Misfit Toys. They have a few featured lines and are perfect for younger performers who may be new to the stage.
Vocal range top: G4, Vocal range bottom: E4
Train
One of the Misfit Toys. They have a few featured lines and are perfect for younger performers who may be new to the stage.
Plane
One of the Misfit Toys. They have a few featured lines and are perfect for younger performers who may be new to the stage.
Bird-Fish
One of the Misfit Toys. They have a few featured lines and are perfect for younger performers who may be new to the stage.
Spotted Elephant
Lives on the Island of Misfit Toys. This role is perfect for a new performer.
Ensemble
Roles include: Herald Reporter, Chicago Reporter, Daily Mail Reporter, Daily News Reporter, Chronicler Reporter, Reindeer (including Reindeer 1, Reindeer 2, Reindeer 3), Elves (including Elf 1, Elf 2, Elf 3, Elf 4, and Aviator Elf), Yearlings, Misfit Toys
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