A Charlie Brown Christmas” and

“A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas” – Youth Casting Call

 

Announcing youth auditions for Flat Rock Playhouse and Studio 52’s upcoming holiday productions of
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, an adaptation of the 1965 animated television special based on the comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz, and A FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS. 

 

Flat Rock Playhouse seeks a small Youth Ensemble ages 10-18 for A FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS, with rehearsals beginning November 13 and the production running November 25 through December 22. 

 

Studio 52 seeks a diverse company of young actors and singers, ages 10 -  18, for the following roles in A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: 

 

CHARLIE BROWN

SNOOPY

LUCY VAN PELT

LINUS VAN PELT

PIG PEN

FRIEDA

SCHROEDER

VIOLET 

SALLY BROWN

PATTY

SHERMY

WOODSTOCK 

ENSEMBLE (will also understudy named roles)

 

Rehearsals and performances for A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS will be held on the following days and times: 

 

Please note: Studio 52 Fall Classes will not affect casting and we will work around any Studio 52 conflicts!
Don’t forget to sign up for classes!

• WEDS, Oct 12 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM

• THURS, Oct 13 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM

• MON, Oct 17 from 6 - 9 PM

• THURS, Oct 20 from 6 - 9 PM

• SAT Oct 22 from 10am - 2pm

• MON, Oct 24 from 6 - 9pm

• THURS, Oct 27 from 6 - 9 pm

• SAT, Oct 29 from 10am - 2pm

• THURS, Nov 4 from 6 - 9 pm

• SAT, Nov 6 from 10am - 2pm

• MON, Nov 7 from 6 - 9 pm

• THURS, Nov 10 from 6 - 9 pm

• SAT, Nov 12 from 10am - 2pm 

• MON, Nov 14 from 6 - 9pm 

• THURS, Nov 17 from 6 - 9 pm 

• SAT, Nov 19 from 10am - 2pm  

• MON, Nov 21 from 6 - 9pm

• TUES, Nov 22 from 6 - 9 pm

• SAT, Nov 26 - Daytime Rehearsal, time TBD

• SUN, Nov 27 - Morning Rehearsal, time TBD

• MON Nov. 28 from 4 - 10pm

• TUES, Nov 29 from 4 - 10pm

• WEDS, Nov 30 from 4 - 10pm

• THURS, Dec 1 - Rehearsal at 4PM, 7:30 pm Opening

• FRI, Dec 2 - 7:30 pm Show

• SAT, Dec 3 - 2 pm and 7:30 pm Show 

• SUN, Dec 4 - 2pm Show 

• MON, Dec 5 - School Shows 9am & 11am 

• TUES, Dec 6 - School Shows 9am & 11am

 

All cast members must be fully vaccinated, along with the production team and all Flat Rock Playhouse staff. Proof of vaccination will be required upon being cast. 

 

Auditions will be held by appointment on Wednesday, September 14, and Thursday, September 15, between 5 - 8 PM with invited callbacks on Saturday, September 17 from 10AM - 1PM. Actors who are invited to callbacks will receive an email invitation on Friday, September 16.

 

Auditioning young actors will be asked to sing a minute (16 - 32 bars) of a Broadway song or their favorite holiday song. Actors can sing a cappella or bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. We also ask that actors bring a recent photo of themselves and a resume or list of experience, if possible. Please be prepared to list any conflicts at your audition. (Again, Studio 52 classes will not be considered a conflict for casting.)

To reserve a 5-minute audition slot, please sign up via this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AAFAB2FA5FEC43-acharlie

 

 More details will be shared once your appointment is confirmed.