Auditions for Elf The Musical at Cotuit Center for the Arts

Auditions for Elf The Musical at Cotuit Center for the Arts

We are thrilled to announce auditions for Elf the Musical at Cotuit Center for the Arts. A title known the world over, Elf The Musical is a must-see holiday musical! Based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit, Elf features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar (The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Disney's Aladdin on Broadway), with a book by Tony Award winners,Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone). All auditions will be held at Cotuit Center for the Arts.

Audition dates for adults and Michael:
Wednesday, July 7 from 6–9pm @ CCftA Art Studio
Thursday, July 8 from 6–9pm @ CCftA Art Studio
Call Backs: Saturday, July 10 from 10am–1 pm @ The Main Stage

Except for the lead boy, Michael, who we will be auditioning with the adults, we will be holding childrens’ auditions at another time in the near future—TO BE ANNOUNCED.

We will be making audition music available. We ask that you audition with a song from the show (will be provided to auditionees shortly—for more info, reach out to Director Joan McKenzie-Baird at jbaird953@gmail.com).

2021 - Show Dates:
Nov. 23, 26, 27, 28
Dec. 2, 3, 4, 5
Dec. 9, 10, 11, 12
Dec. 16, 17, 18, 19

Director: Joan McKenzie-Baird
Music Director: Pamela Wannie
Choreographer: Danielle Latulippe
Set Design: Brett Baird
Costume Design: Amy Brereton Canaday
Hair & Make-up: Tom Crutchfield
Lighting Design: Greg Hamm

And a whole lot of other people who will help make Elf the Musical a huge success!!

Synopsis:

Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. After all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.

Characters:

Buddy
Born a human but raised at the North Pole as a Christmas Elf, Buddy is eager to find his place in the world. He is a child at heart and that child-like curiosity makes him both endearing and gets him into trouble.
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: Ab2

Jovie
Buddy's girlfriend. She works at Macy's and has a bit of a cynical outlook on life and love because of the men she's dated. She is caught off guard by Buddy's genuinely big heart.
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Walter
Buddy's workaholic father. He is a Children's book writer, but lacks any of the childlike spirit that Buddy has. He is selfish, tense, and generally angry with life.
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Emily
Walter's wife. Though she is sweet and willing to take him in, she thinks Buddy is crazy at first. Wishes her husband would spend more time with the family.
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: F3

Michael
Buddy's stepbrother who is excited to have a new friend and brother. Unlike his mother, he doesn't take much convincing to have Christmas spirit, but like his mother, he wishes his father would spend more time with the family.
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3

Deb
Walter's secretary. Takes an instant liking to Buddy simply for the novelty of it. Though she aims to please and is a bit of a suck-up, she feels under appreciated.
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: D4

Manager
A heavy-set manager at Macy's. He is a good, friendly guy just trying to do his job and get by.
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: B2

Greenway
Walter's boss. He is what Walter will become if he continues down the path he is on. A tyrannical, workaholic who cares nothing about the people around him or who work for him.
Greenway Does Sing

Santa
Just another workingman. Loves his job and Christmas, but also likes to kick-back and watch the game when a rare opportunity arises. A natural storyteller.
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Chadwick
One of Walter's right-hand men. He is desperate to keep his job, and perhaps the dumber of the two.

Matthews
One of Walter's right-hand men. He is desperate to keep his job and is the schemer of the two.

Ensemble:
Mrs. Claus, Elves, Charlie, Tiara, Mr. Narwhal, Teenager, Employees, Security Guard 1&2, Customer 1&2, Saleswoman, Store Elf 1&2, Fake Santa 1&2&3, Boy, Mother, Policeman 1&2, Sarah, Jim, Vendor, Waitress, Charlotte, Man, Woman
Ensemble will be playing multiple roles!!!!

Email Joan McKenzie-Baird at jbaird953@gmail.com with any questions.

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What:

Auditions for Elf the Musical

Where:

Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Road/Route 28, Cotuit

When:

Wednesday, July 7 from 6–9pm @ CCftA Art Studio
Thursday, July 8 from 6–9pm @ CCftA Art Studio
Call Backs: Saturday, July 10 from 10am–1 pm @ The Main Stage

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