Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre Announces Young Performer Auditions Casting For Several Upcoming Productions
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre is looking to cast the young performer roles in its upcoming productions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, White Christmas, and A Christmas Carol.
Roles to be cast are:
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on stage Oct. 5 through Nov. 19
- 24 boys and girls between the ages of 5-14 to be cast in the children’s choir. Three choirs will be set, with each performing approximately two weeks of performances.
- White Christmas on stage Nov. 24 through Dec. 31
- Susan: A girl 10-12 years of age. Must be able to sing and dance.
- A Christmas Carol on stage for 10 performances on select dates Dec. 1-22
- Tim Cratchit: 5-8 years old
- Boy Scrooge/Peter Cratchit/Turkey Boy: 9-14 years of age
- Fran/Belinda Cratchit: 10-14 years of age
- Martha Cratchit: 16-19 years of age
Open to children of all physicalities and ethnicities. Children must be able to sing and move well. Auditions are by appointment only, and audition requests can be made online at beefandboards.com. No phone calls, please.
The auditions take place at the theatre, 9301 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, on Saturday, Aug. 12. Callbacks are on Sunday, Aug. 13, at a time to be announced. No alternate dates/times are available currently.
Those auditioning should prepare one song, no more than 24 bars in length. Bring sheet music in the correct key. A piano accompanist will be provided (pre-recorded music). Bring a current photo – a school picture or snapshot is fine (photos will not be returned). Bring a brief informal bio listing recent performing experience, if any (bio helpful but not required to audition). Prepare a 1-minute monologue, story, or joke. Dress comfortably, sneakers or dance shoes (no costumes or make-up).
There will be required call backs for finalists on Sunday afternoon Aug. 13. 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.