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Auditions for Child Actors in 'A Christmas Story' The Play

$608 / WeekCompensation

About This Casting

Project Overview

Equity child actors are invited to audition for the upcoming production of 'A Christmas Story' The Play.

Roles

  • Seeking local talent only.

Dates & Deadlines

  • First Rehearsal: November 9, 2026
  • Opening Night: December 4, 2026
  • Closing Performance: January 3, 2027

Compensation

  • Contract Type: LOA
  • Weekly Minimum:
    • $590.92 until January 3, 2027
    • $608.65 after January 4, 2027

Audition Requirements

  • Prepare a monologue and/or a song that showcases your talent. An accompanist will be provided.
  • Bring a stapled headshot and resume.
  • An Equity Monitor will not be present; the producer will oversee the audition process.
  • Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

Application Instructions

When applying, please specify your preferred audition day and time (Tuesday, May 19, 2026, between 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, with a lunch break from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) and indicate if your audition will include singing. The directors will do their best to accommodate your request.

Requirements

Categories

Theater

Roles

7
01

RALPHIE

Ralph at 9 years old. Equally a dreamer and a schemer. He really wants a BB gun for Christmas and will do anything it takes to persuade his parents to buy it for him. Singularly focused, he also has a wild imagination and plays himself as a 1940s Hollywood hero from old Westerns

AGE 9-10maleAfrican-American, Latino / Hispanic, White / Caucasian, Other, Asian, Middle Eastern, Native American, Pacific Islander, Indian/South Asian
02

RANDY

Ralphie’s little brother. Whiny and generally unhappy unless Santa is around.

AGE 5-8maleAfrican-American, Latino / Hispanic, White / Caucasian, Other, Asian, Middle Eastern, Native American, Pacific Islander, Indian/South Asian
03

FLICK

One of Ralphie’s best friends and classmate. Gets bullied so much that he’s downright accepted his fate. He gets stuck in a frozen flagpole licking experiment and Doubles as: A Western movie bandit and a jungle explorer.

AGE 9-10maleAfrican-American, Latino / Hispanic, White / Caucasian, Other, Asian, Middle Eastern, Native American, Pacific Islander, Indian/South Asian
04

SCHWARTZ

One of Ralphie’s friends and classmates. Becomes the scapegoat when Ralphie says a bad word. Schwartz is very smart and has all the answers in the friend group. Doubles as: A Western movie bandit and a jungle explorer.

AGE 9-10maleAfrican-American, Latino / Hispanic, White / Caucasian, Other, Asian, Middle Eastern, Native American, Pacific Islander, Indian/South Asian
05

ESTHER JANE ALBERRY

Ralphie’s classmate. She is very shy and has a huge crush on Ralphie but she’s too afraid to talk to him. She giggles a lot and is best friends with

AGE 9-10femaleAfrican-American, Latino / Hispanic, White / Caucasian, Other, Asian, Middle Eastern, Native American, Pacific Islander, Indian/South Asian
06

HELEN WEATHERS

Ralphie’s very studious classmate. She’s a natural leader and something like a child prodigy. Clearly, she’s going to get a PhD. Best friends with Esther Jane Alberry and giggles a lot. Doubles as: A Western movie bandit and a jungle explorer.

AGE 9-10femaleAfrican-American, Latino / Hispanic, White / Caucasian, Other, Asian, Middle Eastern, Native American, Pacific Islander, Indian/South Asian
07

SCUT FARKUS

AGE 10-12maleAfrican-American, Latino / Hispanic, White / Caucasian, Other, Asian, Middle Eastern, Native American, Pacific Islander, Indian/South Asian

Compensation

$608 / Week

Location

Bristol

Roles

7 Roles
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