ELF: THE MUSICAL

CVLT will be bringing the musical “Elf” back to the stage in Nov/Dec 2023 after a record-breaking sold-out run in 2022! Most of the 2022 cast will be returning, and we are looking for 10-15 more actors of all ages to augment the cast of returning performers.

Auditions to be held at CVLT (40 River Street, Chagrin Falls) on July 8, 12 PM – 3 PM

Director: Michael J. Rogan
Musical Director: Jonathan Gordon
Choreographer: Melanie Leibold
Stage Manager: Andrew Karp

• Although lead roles are already cast with returning actors, we are looking for a young Michael Hobbs (approx. age 9-12).
• Other featured roles which may be cast include:
  • Macy’s Manager
  • Charlie, head elf
  • David Lambert, NY citizen
  • Emma Van Brocklin, NY citizen
  • Security Guards
  • Fake Macy’s Santa
  • Charlotte Dennon, TV Reporter
  • Policeman
• Come prepared to sing 16 bars of music that shows off your voice. (‘Happy Birthday’ etc. suitable if the auditonee is a small child.)
• You may be asked to read dialogue from the script.
• Come prepared with a list of schedule conflicts at auditions.
• The Director encourages family participation, although individuals are also welcome.

Children will be featured as Elves and additionally featured as children in multiple scenes including Macy’s Santa scene and outdoor NYC scenes including ice skating. We are also seeking children/teens comfortable with ‘wheelie’ shoes for the ice skating scene.

Rehearsals & Schedule:

• Rehearsals will begin Sunday Sept 24th and will occur Monday – Thursdays at 6:30, Sundays 5-8. 
• Children are always dismissed from rehearsals promptly at 8PM until the last 2 weeks of rehearsals when they may be required to stay until the end of rehearsal (usually 9-9:30) in order to run the entire show.
• Parents whose children age 12 and under are in the show will be asked to volunteer in some way — child organization, back stage help, etc.
• There will be a rehearsal schedule given to all participants and you will only be called on days when you will be rehearsing on stage, doing choreography, or for musical practice. 
• Rehearsals are mandatory on the following dates: Tech Sunday Nov 12 from 12 noon to finished (usually around 9PM), and tech week from 6:30 until finished Monday Nov 13 thru Thursday Nov 16.
• Show dates (mandatory): 
  • Fridays 7:30 PM:   Nov 17 thru Dec 15
  • Saturdays 2PM:  Nov 18, Dec 2, and Dec 16
  • Saturdays 7:30PM:  Nov 25 and Dec 9
  • Sundays 2PM:  Nov 26, Dec 3, Dec 10, and Dec 17
• A parent/guardian is required to attend all rehearsals with their children and be present in the theater to ensure that your child is safe during breaks when they are not on stage. Parents will be asked to volunteer for child management duties on performance nights.

Please contact Mike Rogan, Director, at 440-781-9235 / Achillesmr@aol.com with any questions.