The Shawnee Playhouse will hold two more days of auditions for “A Christmas Story, The Musical,” which will run from Friday, Nov. 24 through Saturday, Dec. 23.

Based on the holiday classic movie, this musical will be directed by Max Kubiak, choreographed by Megan Fry, with music director Julian Gajewski, and costumer, Barbara Beltz.

Auditions will be held on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. in The Payette Room, at The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, and on Thursday from 4-6 p.m., on the stage of The Shawnee Playhouse.

All actors that are cast are expected to be available for tech week and all 21 performances.

All roles are open and include:

ADULT ROLES

• Jean Shepherd (40-60 years old) Charismatic and a good-natured curmudgeon. Narrates the story, but also assumes minor character roles at times. Non singing/non dancing role. Must work well with young actors.

• Mother (30-40 years old) Straightforward, in charge, no nonsense. Also warm and likable. A devoted wife and mother. Vocal range mezzo-soprano, low G3 to high Db5. Must work well with young actors.

• The Old Man (35-45 years old) Devoted father and husband, good-natured with a gruff exterior. Vocal range high baritone Bb2-G4 Must work well with young actors.

• Miss Shields (25-50 years old) Ralphie’s school teacher. Prim, proper, and stern when necessary. In the dream sequence, she transforms into a dynamic and show stopping belter. Vocal range F#3-D5. Must work well with young actors.

• Ensemble Of 12 (20-50 years old) to play Chief Elves, Santa Claus, Mrs. Schwartz, Flick’s Mother, Nancy’s Mother, Fantasy Villain, Waiters, Bank Robbers, Firefighter, Police Officer, Doctor, Nurse, Delivery Persons, Townspeople, Can Can Girls, and Others. Strong, comedic, singers/dancers. Tappers are encouraged to audition. All vocal ranges. Must work well with young actors.

YOUTH ROLES

• Ralphie (9-13 years old) A regular kid with a dream. Bright and mischievous, his one wish is to get a Red Ryder Carbine Action BB gun for Christmas. Vocal range F#3-D5, voice not yet changed.

• Randy (7-9 years old) Ralphie’s younger brother. Lovable and stubborn. Vocal range F#3-D5.

•Schwartz/Bank Teller 1 (9-13 years old) Ralphie’s best friend, he becomes the scapegoat for Ralphie when he gets in a tight spot. Appears as a bank teller in the Western Fantasy Sequence. Vocal range F#3-D5.

• Flick/Bank Teller 2 (9-13 years old) Ralphie’s other best friend, he accepts a triple dog dare to stick his tongue to a frozen flagpole. Appears as a bank teller in the Western Fantasy Sequence. Vocal range F#3-D5.

• Scut Farkus/Black Bart (12-15 years old) The classic neighborhood bully, obnoxious and intimidating. Appears as Black Bart in the Western Fantasy Sequence. Vocal range F#3-D5.

• Grover Dill (10-13 years old) Farkus’ sidekick. Delights in the fear that he inspires from the neighborhood kids. Vocal range F#3-D5.

• Esther Jane (9-13 years old) Classmate of Ralphie, neighborhood kid. Vocal range F#3-D5.

• Mary Beth (9-13 years old) Classmate of Ralphie, neighborhood kid. Vocal range F#3-D5.

• Nancy (9-13 years old) Classmate of Ralphie. Vocal range F#3-D5.

• 3 Ensemble (9-13 years old) to play classmates, neighborhood kids, tap dancers, and others. All vocal ranges.

How to prepare

Please prepare at least 16 bars of a traditional musical theatre song. An accompanist will not be provided; Please bring your instrumental track to sing along with.

A monologue may also be requested for certain roles, so please have one prepared. Callbacks will be determined at a later date.

Headshot and resume are required, and should be stapled, facing outward, and attached to the audition form that will be provided. Please list any and all foreseeable conflicts.

If you need further information, contact the Shawnee Playhouse Box Office at 570-421-5093 or visit www.shawneeplayhouse.org/audition-opportunities.