Walnut Street Theatre has opportunities for local non-union kids to participate in our Theatre School Performance Program and be in our holiday production of A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL. Richard Stafford is the director/choreographer. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin October 28, 2025. Performances are November 18 - January 4, 2026.
The Performance Program Scholarship includes a weekly stipend, parking, and seminars, in addition to working and learning with a professional company of artists and staff. All kids will be double-cast, with each team performing 4 to 5 shows per week in front of an audience of 900+ at each performance. Rehearsals are Tuesday-Sunday, and the kids are called after 3:00PM on most weekdays. There are rehearsals all-day on weekends, and longer hours beginning on Nov 12 for technical rehearsals before performances begin on Nov 18.
SEEKING:
ENSEMBLE: Strong singing and dancing kids, both boys and girls ages 8-13. Must sing and move well. There are some smaller speaking parts available as well, including Grover Dill, Schwartz, and Flick.
RALPHIE: 9-12. [LEAD ROLE] Caucasian boy (or girl who can play a boy). His voice must be UNCHANGED. A regular cute midwestern kid. Bright, mischievous, and adventurous, but not precocious. Seeking a young kid who comes across on stage as real, but still has a large presence and personality. Must be an excellent singer and dancer, and able to carry a show. High belter.
RANDY: 8-9. [SUPPORTING ROLE] Caucasian boy. Ralphie’s lovable younger brother. Smaller than Ralphie; cute, cuddly, and whiny. He admires his big brother, Ralphie, but won’t admit it. Seeking a young kid who is confident being on stage and comes across as real. Boy’s unchanged voice. High belter.
SCUT FARCUS: [SUPPORTING ROLE] 12-13 boy. Must not be much taller than 5’. A meanie – the bully; Taller than the other kids; there’s nothing about him you want to like. He’s that kid you always made sure to avoid in school. He is loud, obnoxious and intimidating.
Auditions will be held in person after Labor Day by invited appointment only.
For consideration, please submit your child’s information at the link --> HERE.
