CLICK HERE to purchase tickets beginning November 1
Audition Information
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AUDITION MATERIALS.
The Strand Theatre announces auditions for its all-youth winter production, A Charlie Brown Christmas.
The classic animated television special A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful 30-minute stage adaptation in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang discover the true meaning of Christmas. A Charlie Brown Christmas was first shown as an animated television special in 1965 and has been part of the holiday tradition ever since. The stage adaptation was completed in 2013.
Production dates for A Charlie Brown Christmas are December 21 and 22 at 2:00pm. Renee Storm will direct, Leslie Garrett will serve as music director, and Meta Lasch will serve as technical director.
Auditions are Saturday, September 28, at 6:00pm, at the Strand. Audition materials are available at www.strandtheatrewv.com/cbc. Individuals auditioning will be asked to sing a provided Christmas carol, read from the provided script, and participate in guided movement. Audition materials are available on the Strand website. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes in which you can move. If necessary, callbacks will take place on Sunday, September 29, at 2:00pm. A parent or guardian must attend auditions with their student. Audition ages are students currently in grades 1-12. Auditionees are encouraged to watch A Charlie Brown Christmas television special for inspiration.
FROM THE DIRECTOR
Hello, wonderful auditionees! I am your director for A Charlie Brown Christmas, Renee Storm. I’m so excited that you are interested in auditioning! This is going to be “snow ” much fun for the holiday season!
*Charlie Brown* is a classic and very nostalgic for many people, young and old, which is why my direction for this musical will mirror the original 1965 cartoon. My vision is for the characters to closely imitate the original cartoon characters. That said, I don’t expect anyone to mimic a character exactly—I want to see your unique spin on them! I highly recommend watching the original cartoon. You might not find the full version online, but you can find clips on YouTube. You can also check your local library to see if they have the DVD available to rent. If you need help with that, please contact me.
I have provided a few clips that correspond with the sides I’ve provided for auditions.
You will find a few monologues and sides that will be used at auditions. Not every single character has a side, so make sure to look at the character list provided. Please look over the linked audition materials above—there's no need to memorize them.
**A note on Snoopy:** Snoopy is one of the most beloved characters of all time and is super important to the show, but doesn’t have a ton of lines since he/she is a dog. However, the actor or actress portraying Snoopy must be able to improvise very well and be comfortable doing so. At auditions, along with the Snoopy and Lucy side, I will ask anyone who would like to improvise a dance to the *Charlie Brown* theme song. This can include whatever you think would be “Snoopy-like.”
In addition to the sides, you will be asked to sing "Jingle Bells." No other music preparation or audition song is required.
I can’t wait to see you at auditions! If you have questions, please email (reneestorm2662@gmail.com) or text or call me at 304-639-8520.
**Here are a few clips that may help you in the preparation process:**
Lucy/Charlie:
[https://youtu.be/vzmidvCBeoc?feature=shared](https://youtu.be/vzmidvCBeoc?feature=shared)
Snoopy:
[https://youtu.be/HkXaSgrTXSg?si=mBrjDHC3mK4CLPep](https://youtu.be/HkXaSgrTXSg?si=mBrjDHC3mK4CLPep)
Linus/Lucy (Go to 1:36):
[https://youtu.be/HkXaSgrTXSg?si=mBrjDHC3mK4CLPep](https://youtu.be/HkXaSgrTXSg?si=mBrjDHC3mK4CLPep)
The production is supported by the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History and the Evan G. Roberts Charitable Trust.