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Threshold Theatre Company, the company that brought you the

critically acclaimed City of Angels, Hairspray, Noda award winning
Avenue Q, 9 to 5 and multi-award winning Spamalot are pleased to
announce auditions for it’s upcoming production Elf the musical.

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!

AUDITIONS
Auditions will take place at The Chapel, Douro Place, Norwich NR2 4BQ

Tue 10th July –Information and sing through (7.30pm-10pm).

Thu 12th July – Workshop 7- 10. This is a compulsory movement workshop for all. Do
you not need to prepare anything – please make sure you wear clothes which you are
comfortable doing movement in. Those with tap shoes are asked to bring them. Individual
audition slots for Saturday will be announced.
Fri 13th July – Michael & ensemble children’s auditions 6 – 7.30pm. Followed by an
optional workshop / singing 7.30 -9 pm
 . Another chance to go through audition pieces
with the production team and ask questions.
Sat 14th July – Auditions 10-6pm
 . Prepared individual auditions consisting of dialogue
and singing.

You are expected to prepare for the audition by learning the auditions pieces. Whilst you
may only audition for one character, you will be considered for other roles.

Please note, due to the expected high number of those auditioning you will be required to
confirm your intention to audition at the information evening.

PRODUCTION DETAILS
Elf will consist of a two week run at the Norwich Playhouse:

Wednesday 12th Dec at 7.30pm

Thursday 13th Dec at 7.30pm
Friday 14th Dec at 7.30pm
Saturday 15th Dec at 2.30pm
Saturday 15th Dec at 7.30pm

Tuesday 18th Dec at 7.30pm

Wednesday 19th Dec at 7.30pm
Thursday 20th Dec at 7.30pm
Friday 21st Dec at 7.30pm
Saturday 22nd Dec at 2.30pm
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Saturday 22nd Dec at 7.30pm

Rehearsals will predominantly take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 prompt.
Prior to auditioning, you are required to let us know of any planned absences –
auditionees with excessive absences or are unavailable for key dates (such as run
throughs) are unlikely to be cast. Attached is a provisional version of the rehearsal
schedule which is subject to change.

We look forward to meeting you all at the sing through and information evening on
Tuesday 10th July at Douro Chapel from 7:30pm.

Dan Rayner Artemis Read Lisa Rowe

Director Musical Director Choreographer
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CHARACTERISATIONS & AUDITION PIECES

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. Funny, and warm with an infectious personality. He
has outrageous enthusiasm for everything he sees and does but it is very genuine. A
strong mover with a great sense of physical comedy. Will be required to roller blade.

Gender: Male

Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: Ab2

Audition Pieces
Lib 1: p.36 – p.38
Lib 2: p.39
Lib 3: p.50
Lib 4: p.75

Song:

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.
Comedic, appealing, and relatable. A New Yorker that doesn't have much Christmas
spirit until meeting Buddy. Amazing singing voice with a strong belt up to a D flat. Will
be required to roller blade.

Gender: Female

Age: 25 to 30
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Audition Pieces
Lib 1: p.36 – p.38
Lib 2: p.83 – p.85

Walter
Buddy's workaholic father with little time left for enjoying life or appreciating simple
things. 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. He is an upscale successful business
man who has become cold and distant with his family until Buddy enters their life. Good
singing voice.

Gender: Male
Age: 55 to 65
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2
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Audition Pieces
Lib 1: p.18 – p.19
Lib 2: p.58 – p.59

Emily
Walter's wife. Though she is sweet and willing to take him in, she thinks Buddy is crazy at
first but soon embraces his as one of the family. Wishes her husband would spend more
time with the family. Warm, amazing singing voice with a strong belt up to a C

Gender: Female

Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: F3

Audition Pieces
Lib 1: p.25 – p.26
Lib 2: p.86 – p.87

Michael
Buddy's half brother 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. Funny and smart, he quickly bonds
with Buddy and is determined to share a great Christmas with his entire family. We are
looking to cast two young performers to alternate days. Amazing singing voice.

Gender: Male

Age: 12 to 16
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3

Audition Pieces
Lib 1: p.50
Lib 2: p.86 – p.87

Santa
Just another workingman. Loves his job and Christmas, but also likes to kick-back and
watch the game when a rare opportunity arises. Jolly, warm, funny, down to earth, a
beer and pizza kind of Santa. A natural storyteller. good singing voice. Small role. Must
be ok with heights.

Gender: Male

Age: 65 to 80
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2

*may be multi-roled with ensemble

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Audition Pieces
Short monologue

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. A shrewd businessman, must have great comic timing and sing well.

Gender: Male

Age: 55 to 65

Audition Pieces
Lib 1: p.59 – p.61
Lib 2: p.99

Around 16 ensemble will be multi-roling the parts below.

Deb
Walter's secretary, funny, full of character and sharp wit. 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. Strong character singer with an excellent belt and a strong
mover.

Gender: Female

Age: 25 to 55
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: D4

Audition Pieces
Lib 1: p.20 – p.21
Lib 2: p.54

Manager
A heavy-set manager at Macy's. He is a good, friendly guy just trying to do his job and
get by.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 40
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: B2

Audition Pieces
Lib 1: p.29 – p.30

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One of Walter's right-hand men. He is desperate to keep his job, and perhaps the
dumber of the two.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 50

Audition Pieces
Lib 1: p.69 – p.70

Matthews
One of Walter's right-hand men. He is desperate to keep his job and is the schemer of
the two.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 40

Audition Pieces
Lib 1: p.69 – p.71

Ensemble – *if not auditioning for one of the above, pick either Charlie,
Schwanda, Saleswoman or Fake Santa from below as part of the
audition.
Mrs. Claus
Elves
Charlie (Head Elf) Lib 1: p.121 – p.122
Shwanda (Elf) Lib 1: p.9 – p.10
Mr. Narwhal
Teenager
Employees
Sam
Security Guard 1&2
Customer 1&2
Saleswoman (enthusiastic Macy’s worker) Lib 1: p.28 – p.29
Store Elf 1&2
Fake Santa 1,2 & 3
Boy
Mother
Policeman 1&2
Sarah
Jim
Vendor
Waitress
Charlotte (news reporter) Lib 1: p107
Man
Woman

Rehearsal Schedule
Date Time Act/Scene/Song Who’s Needed
JULY
Tue 17th 7.30 – 10.00 Info Evening
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Thur 19th 7.30 – 10.00 Workshop
Sat 21st 10 – 6 Auditions
Mon 23rd 7 - 10 Read through (memberships etc)
Tue 24th 7.30 – 10pm
Thur 26th 7.30 – 10pm
Sun 29th
Tues 31st 7.30 – 10pm
AUGUST
Thur 2nd
Tue 7th
Thur 9th
Sun 12th
Tue 14th
Thur 16th
Tue 21st
Thur 23rd
Tue 28th
Thur 30th
SEPTEMBER
Sun 2nd
Tue 4th
Thur 6th
Tue 11th
Thur 13th
Sun 16th
Tue 18th
Thur 20th
Tue 25th
Thur 27th
Sun 30th
OCTOBER
Tue 2nd
Thur 4th
Tue 9th
Thur 11th
Sun 14th
Tue 16th
Thur 18th
Tue 23rd
Thur 25th
Sun 28th
Tue 30th
NOVEMBER
Thur 1st
Tue 6th
Thur 8th
Sun 11th
Tue 13th
Thur 15th
Tue 20th ACT 1
Thur 22nd ACT 2
Sun 25th FULL RUN
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Tue 27th TBC
Thur 29th TBC
DECEMBER
Sun 2nd FULL RUN
Tue 4th TBC
Thur 6th TBC
Sun 9th 10am – 10pm GET IN
Mon 10th Tech / Dress
Tues 11th Final Dress
Wed 12th Show 1
Thur 13th Show 2
Fri 14th Show 3
Sat 15th Show 4 & Show 5
Sun 16th OFF
Mon 17th OFF
Tues 18th Show 6
Wed 19th Show 7
Thur 20th Show 8
Fri 21st Show 9
Sat 22nd Show 10 & Show 11

** THIS IS SUBJECT TO FINALISATION ONCE CAST &

ADDITIONAL REHEARSALS ON A MONDAY MAY BE ADDED IF NEEDED **