Rudolph Auditions | Haven Theatre

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Auditions

Open Auditions:
Monday, September 15, 2025
& Tuesday, September 16, 2025
6:00 PM-9:00 PM (sign up for a time)

Callback Auditions:
Thursday, September 17, 2025
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
(only if called back)

Please read the information below before signing up!

Performance Dates:

Friday, December 5, 2025- 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 6, 2025- 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 7, 2025- 2:00 PM

Thursday, December 11- 7:00 PM

Friday, December 12- (SCHOOL SHOWS IN AM), & 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 13, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 14, 2:00 PM

Performance Dates are Non-Negotiable!

Additional blackout dates:
Tech & Dress Rehearsals- November 29-December 4, 2025.

Cast Production Fee: $100

($50 each for additional family members)

If cast, this fee is due at the first rehearsal.

Rehearsals will begin the week of Monday, September 29.

Who can audition?

Auditions for Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer are open to anyone ages 8 & Up.

What should I prepare for auditions?

Please prepare a song selection of your choice. Songs can be sung with an accompaniment track or you may provide your own accompanist. Please do not sing a cappella. Song selections need to be about 1-2 minutes. Usually a verse and chorus are sufficient. You may also be asked to read a selection from the script. No advanced preparation for the reading is necessary.

What should I bring to audition?

Bring a current headshot photo.
Bring a printed resume that lists your performance experience and any performance education or training. Need help writing a resume? Refer to this article for helpful tips.
Bring your phone/device to play your track.

What is a callback audition?

Callbacks are for the audition panel/directing team to see an actor in a more specific audition setting. Some actors will be called back to audition for specific characters. THIS DOES NOT GUARANTEE THEY WILL BE CAST AS THAT CHARACTER! Callbacks do not guarantee that an actor is cast in any role, nor does not receiving a callback mean they will not be cast in the show. No casting decisions are final until the full cast is decided and announced after all auditions have been held.

What roles are available in this show?

The following list is general cast overview. Some actors will play multiple roles in the ensemble.

Rudolph

A young buck. Youthful; physically agile; winning performer; vulnerable but strong; a solid singer.

Vocal range top: B4

Vocal range bottom: D3

Sam

A snowman. A warm, middle-aged man with a relaxed demeanor. A powerful storyteller who never gets in the way of the story he's telling. A knowing sense of humor; an appealing, warm singing voice.

Gender: Male

Age: Adult

Vocal range top: F#4

Vocal range bottom: B2

Santa Claus

Larger-than-life personality; cheerful but distracted. Agelessly youthful, but should read middle-aged. Should not be cast as heavyset. Strong singing voice.

Gender: Male

Age: Adult

Vocal range top: D4

Vocal range bottom: G2

Hermey

An elf. Charmingly apologetic, but with inner strength. Strong comic sensibility; must move well and have a strong character voice.

Vocal range top: B4

Vocal range bottom: C#3

Clarice

A young doe. Youthful; physically agile. Strong, willful, loving, flirtatious, must have a lilting pure soprano voice.

Gender: Female

Yukon Cornelius

A prospector. Tall, large man who should read mid-40s; instantly likable character; slightly absent-minded; physically agile and strong comedic ability.

Age: Adult

Vocal range top: E4

Vocal range bottom: C3

Donner

Rudolph's father (can be double-cast as Boss Elf). Physically agile; tougher on the outside than he is on the inside.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: E4

Vocal range bottom: D#3

Mrs. Donner

Rudolph's mother. Maternal, soft-spoken, quietly strong. Warm mezzo

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Mrs. Claus

Feisty, matter-of-fact, inherently warm. A strong belter.

Gender: Female

Fireball

A young buck. Featured member of the chorus; young, sparky, boyish

Gender: Male

Coach Comet

Reindeer Games Coach; Clarice's father (can be double-cast as Yukon). Physically agile; featured member of Santa's team; leads the reindeer games with coach-like quality.

Gender: Male

Boss Elf

Humorless manager of the elves' workshop; innate comic sensibility.

King Moonracer

King of the Island of Misfit Toys. King Moonracer is conceived as a large stage puppet; his personality must come through his voice, which projects a strong, decisive personality; stern but warm.

Gender: Male

Bumble The Abominable Snow Monster

The Bumble is actually a series of three-dimensional puppet/set pieces, with a distinctive growl and series of sound FX

Charlie

A jack-in-the-box, one of The Misfit Toys (puppets with performer-puppeteers who voice these toys). The Misfit Toys, Satna's reindeer, and the Elves chorus should be double-cast as needed.

Vocal range top: D4

Vocal range bottom: Eb3

Doll

A girl doll, one of The Misfit Toys (puppets with performer-puppeteers who voice these toys). The Misfit Toys, Satna's reindeer, and the Elves chorus should be double-cast as needed.

Vocal range top: Eb5

Vocal range bottom: Eb4

Spotted Elephant

An elephant with spots, one of The Misfit Toys (puppets with performer-puppeteers who voice these toys). The Misfit Toys, Satna's reindeer, and the Elves chorus may be double-cast as needed.

Train

A train engine with square wheels, one of The Misfit Toys (puppets with performer-puppeteers who voice these toys). The Misfit Toys, Satna's reindeer, and the Elves chorus may be double-cast as needed.

Bird

A bird that swims, one of The Misfit Toys (puppets with performer-puppeteers who voice these toys). The Misfit Toys, Satna's reindeer, and the Elves chorus should be double-cast as needed.

Cowboy

A cowboy who rides an ostrich, one of The Misfit Toys (puppets with performer-puppeteers who voice these toys). The Misfit Toys, Satna's reindeer, and the Elves chorus should be double-cast as needed.

Vocal range top: C4

Vocal range bottom: Ab3

Plane

An airplane that doesn't fly, one of The Misfit Toys (puppets with performer-puppeteers who voice these toys). The Misfit Toys, Satna's reindeer, and the Elves chorus may be double-cast as needed.

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