Medina County Showbiz Company is excited to announce… AUDITIONS for ELF: THE MUSICAL Book by Bob Martin & Thomas Meehan Score by Matthew Sklar & Chad Beguelin Based on the 2003 film starring Will Ferrell Director - Chris Bizub Music Director - Chad Kendall Choreographer - Maureen Stocks AUDITION DATES Saturday, September 16th, 2023 from 1:30pm-4:30pm & Sunday, September 17th, 2023 from 7:00pm-10:00pm Auditions are by appointment only! CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR AUDITION SLOT<https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0548ADAF2BA6F94-elf> IMPORTANT NOTE: In order, to be able to see as many people possible of various ages…for actors under the age of 18, you are only permitted to sign up for an audition appointment between 1:30pm-3:00pm on Saturday, September 16th. If you are unavailable during those times, and would still like to audition, please contact the director at cmb164@1870.uakron.edu<mailto:cmb164@1870.uakron.edu> to make other arrangements. Callbacks Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 from 7pm-10pm AUDITION LOCATION Haddad Theater, (Inside the County Administration Building) 144 N Broadway, Medina, OH AUDITION PREP * Bring your theatrical resume (if any – having a resume is not a requirement to audition!) * Bring all conflicts from October 1st - December 10th * Bring headshot or other photo for the production team’s reference * Bring sheet music, up to 32 bars, in the style of the show (Preferably a contemporary musical theatre piece written in 2010 or later) in an appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. For younger actors: If you are unable to find a contemporary musical theatre song to perform for us…please be prepared to sing your best rendition of “Jingle Bells,” so we can get an idea of your singing talents. PERFORMANCE DATES December 1st – December 10th, 2023 Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm Matinees: Sundays at 2:00pm Tech Week: November 26th-30th SYNOPSIS Your family will love this musical adaptation of the hit Christmas movie of the same name. “Elf” is the story of Buddy, a human raised by Santa’s elves at the North Pole. When he travels to New York City to seek his real father, he discovers that his childlike and joyous nature doesn’t always fit in. CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS * Full character descriptions available at Sign-up Genius link * Age range: 10+ * All roles available and open to all! * Feel free to audition with the whole family! * Please note: Ages/genders in the character descriptions are suggestions; actors of different ages and gender expressions than listed may be cast. OTHER DETAILS Medina County Showbiz is a volunteer, non-profit organization. This is a non-equity production, and contracts are not offered to our performers. If you would like to audition for this production, but are unable to attend regular auditions, please contact the director at cmb164@1870.uakron.edu<mailto:cmb164@1870.uakron.edu>. Also feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the production.