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North Canton Playhouse
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.
Unpaid

Key Details

Audition Date
Sep 25, 2026
Audition Time
5:00 PM
City
North Canton, OH
Audition Venue
North Canton Playhouse Mainstage (inside Hoover High School), 525 7th St NE, North Canton, OH 44720
Compensation
Unpaid
Union Status
Non-Union
Submission Deadline
Sep 26, 2026

Roles Being Cast

Sam, Santa, Mrs. Claus, Donner, Mrs. Donner, Young Rudolph, Rudolph, Bumble, Hermey, Boss Elf, Fireball, Clarice, Elves, Coach Comet, Clarice's Father, Yukon Cornelius, King Moonracer, Charlie-In-The-Box, Misfit Toys, Ensemble. Ages 7–18.

Description and Submission Instructions

Directed by Dana Schulman.

AUDITION DATES
  • ·Friday, September 25 — 5:00pm–7:00pm
  • ·Saturday, September 26 — 10:00am–12:00pm

Times may be extended if more slots are needed. If you cannot make either audition day/time, contact Dana at danamschulman@gmail.com.

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LOCATION

North Canton Playhouse Mainstage (inside Hoover High School)

525 7th St NE, North Canton, OH 44720

WHO

Ages 7–18.

WHAT TO PREPARE
  • ·1 minute of Christmas or holiday vocal music — a song from the show is fine
  • ·Bring your own non-vocal accompaniment track; speakers available for phone/device
  • ·No a cappella singing
REHEARSALS

Begin Sunday, October 11 with a Parent/Cast Meeting (6:00–8:00pm).

Regular rehearsals: Sundays 2:00–5:00pm and Mondays/Tuesdays 6:00–8:00pm. Occasional Wednesday evenings if needed.

TECH REHEARSALS
  • ·Sunday, November 29 — 2:00–6:00pm (Thanksgiving weekend)
  • ·Monday, November 30 — 6:00–9:00pm
  • ·Tuesday, December 1 — 6:00–9:00pm
  • ·Wednesday, December 2 — 6:00–9:00pm
  • ·Thursday, December 3 — 6:00–9:00pm
PERFORMANCES
  • ·Friday, December 4 at 7:30pm
  • ·Saturday, December 5 at 7:30pm
  • ·Sunday, December 6 at 2:30pm
  • ·Friday, December 11 at 7:30pm
  • ·Saturday, December 12 at 7:30pm
  • ·Sunday, December 13 at 2:30pm
ROLES AVAILABLE
  • ·SAM — Narrator/snowman. Strong singer and actor.
  • ·SANTA CLAUS
  • ·MRS. CLAUS
  • ·DONNER — Rudolph's proud father.
  • ·MRS. DONNER — Rudolph's loving mother.
  • ·YOUNG RUDOLPH — The hero as a youngster.
  • ·RUDOLPH — The lovable misfit hero.
  • ·BUMBLE — The Abominable Snow Monster.
  • ·HERMEY — Misfit elf who wants to be a dentist. Rudolph's best friend.
  • ·BOSS ELF — Gruff but well-meaning.
  • ·FIREBALL — A yearling, not kind to Rudolph.
  • ·CLARICE — A doe who believes in Rudolph. Kind and brave.
  • ·ELVES (1–4 with solos, plus Aviator Elf with featured spoken line)
  • ·COACH COMET — Gruff trainer of the yearlings.
  • ·CLARICE'S FATHER — Brief cameo.
  • ·YUKON CORNELIUS — Big personality prospector, not afraid of anything.
  • ·KING MOONRACER — Regal ruler of the Island of Misfit Toys.
  • ·CHARLIE-IN-THE-BOX — Sentry on the Island, has solos.
  • ·MISFIT TOYS — Dolly, Cowboy, Train, Plane, Bird-Fish, Spotted Elephant.
  • ·ENSEMBLE

Questions: Dana Schulman at danamschulman@gmail.com or northcantonplayhouse@gmail.com / (330) 494-1613

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