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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.

Grades PreK-12

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Students in Grades PreK through 12 this school year: Join us for our Youth Theatre Jr. Companies, Companies, and Jr. Troupe Fall 2023 Musical: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.!

The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with holiday hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. features all of your favorite characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special.

Because of his shiny nose, Rudolph doesn’t feel like he belongs in Christmastown and sets off to find a place that accepts him. Along his journey, he encounters fellow misfits, only to realize that home is where he has belonged the whole time. When a storm threatens to keep Santa’s sleigh from taking flight, it’s up to Rudolph to save Christmas!

There are three ways for students to participate onstage in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.:

  • Jr. Companies – All students in grades PreK-K and 1-2, performing in a couple of scenes and a festive pre-show! No audition required. Monday rehearsals only until tech.
  • Companies – Students in grades 3-5 and 6-12, playing various Ensemble and Featured roles. Auditions are encouraged but not required; everyone is welcome! Monday rehearsals only until tech.
  • Jr. Troupe – Selected students in grades 3-12, playing Supporting and Lead roles (Character descriptions and the script will be provided in advance.) Auditions required; everyone will be cast in either the Companies or Jr. Troupe! Rehearsals throughout the week as called.

Register Here: Grades PreK-2 or Grades 3-12

Important Dates & Times

How to Prepare for Auditions (Optional Grades 3-12)

  • Fill out your student’s registration form.
  • Headshots and resumes are encouraged (but not required) and can be emailed to theatre@cfcarts.com at least 24 hours prior to your audition in PDF, JPG, or PNG format. If emailed late or in a different format, we may not be able to access your resume. Please do not bring hard copies to your audition.
  • Prepare and memorize a 16 to 32-bar selection from a musical theatre song. Please do not sing selections from any version of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Please bring sheet music with full piano accompaniment, three-hole-punched, double-sided, and in a three-ring binder. An accompanist will be provided. Tracks may not be used. Students may not sing a cappella (without accompaniment.) If you need assistance locating appropriate sheet music, please contact us at theatre@cfcarts.com at least 48 hours before your audition (but preferably sooner!) and we will help you.
  • All auditioners will participate in cold readings from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. The script will be made available before auditions. Students do not need to memorize any part of the script or prepare a monologue.
  • Please bring a water bottle. Food and gum are not permitted.
  • Dance or athletic shoes required. No restrictive attire, open-toed shoes, flip-flops/sandals, heels, or skirts/dresses without leggings or shorts beneath.
  • Auditions, as well as rehearsals, are closed to parents and other visitors. For safety reasons, only students and approved staff/volunteers are permitted.
  • Students may choose to attend our Audition Prep Workshop on Wednesday, September 27, 5:30-7:30 PM at our audition and rehearsal location of First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park FL 32789.). Students will gain familiarity with the shows and characters, have the opportunity to participate in a mock acting audition and receive feedback, and participate in a Q&A session with casting staff. You can register your student for the Audition Prep Workshop on their Registration Form: Grades 3-12 and use the links below to pay. We offer a sibling discount for this workshop!

Sept 27 | Audition Prep Workshop (Optional Grades 3-12)

Want to audition for the Jr. Troupe - Supporting and Lead roles? Students in grades 3-12 may choose to attend our Audition Prep Workshop, Wednesday, September 27 from 5:30-7:30 PM at our audition and rehearsal location of First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park FL 32789.). Students will gain familiarity with the shows and characters, have the opportunity to participate in a mock acting audition and receive feedback, and participate in a Q&A session with casting staff. We offer a sibling discount for this workshop!

1 student - $20, click to pay
2 siblings - $35, click to pay
3 siblings - $50, click to pay

Sept 29 - 30 | Auditions (Optional Grades 3-12)

Auditions will take place on September 29-30 (callbacks for selected students October 1) at First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789) and are fully optional for Grades 3-12. (Students in Grades PreK-2 may not audition in advance.) These auditions will determine the lead and supporting roles for our Jr. Troupe as well as featured roles for our Companies. Auditions are for placement only - there’s a role for all actors in this production!

Auditions for our other Fall 2023 productions, Alice in Wonderland (Jr. Troupe and Companies, Grades PreK-12) and A Christmas Carol (Troupe, Grades 3-12) will take place August 18-19. Please click the links for more information about these productions!

If your young actor wishes to participate without auditioning, that is completely fine! You will be able to note that preference on your student’s registration. We are happy to find a place in this production for your young performer, even if they are audition-shy!

Audition Blocks:

Audition blocks are listed below, and you can select which one your student will attend on your student’s registration form. Students must stay for the duration of their audition block.

  • Block A - Friday, September 29, 5:30-8 PM
  • Block B - Saturday, September 30, 9:30 AM-12 PM
  • Block C - Saturday, September 30, 1-3:30 PM
  • Block D - Saturday, September 30, 4-6:30 PM

Callbacks will be held for selected students on Sunday, October 1, sometime between 2-6 PM. Students will be informed of their callback status and exact call time by email no later than 10 PM on Saturday, September 30.

Oct 1 | Callbacks (Audition Follow-Up)

Callbacks will be held for selected students on Sunday, October 1, sometime between 2-6 PM. Students will be informed of their callback status and exact call time by email no later than 10 PM on Saturday, September 30.

Oct 2 - Dec 4 | Rehearsals (Required)

All students will rehearse on Mondays at First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789) from October 2 to December 4 (No rehearsal October 16 or November 20.) Rehearsals will take place at the following times:

  • Jr. Company (Grades PreK-2): 5:15-6:45 PM (check-in from 5-5:15 PM, 1.5 hours of rehearsal)
  • Company and Jr. Troupe (Grades 3-12): 5:30-7:30 PM (check-in from 5:15-5:30 PM, 2 hours of rehearsal)
  • Jr. Troupe students may be asked to stay as late as 8 PM some Mondays.

Jr. Troupe students will also rehearse on an as-called basis on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and some Fridays at First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789) from October 3 to December 8 (No rehearsal October 27 or November 21-24) anytime between 5:30-8 PM. Important things to note for Jr. Troupe rehearsals:

  • Not every Jr. Troupe student will be called to every rehearsal! A full rehearsal schedule will be released after auditions by Wednesday, October 4. The number of rehearsals required will depend on the size of your student’s role.
  • All Jr. Troupe students should plan to attend rehearsal on Tuesday, October 3 for a read-through as well as every Monday rehearsal as listed above and of course, all tech and dress rehearsals as listed below.

    Dec 11 - 14 | Tech & Dress Rehearsals (Required)

    Tech and dress rehearsals will take place at the following days and times at Trinity Preparatory School (5700 Trinity Prep Ln, Winter Park, FL 32792):

    • Jr. Company (Grades PreK-2):
      • Monday, December 11, 5:30-7:30 PM
      • Thursday, December 14, 5:30-8 PM
    • Companies (Grades 3-12, Ensemble and Featured):
      • Monday, December 11, 5:30-8 PM
      • Tuesday, December 12, 5:30-8:30 PM
      • Wednesday, December 13, 5:30-9 PM
      • Thursday, December 14, 5:30-9:30 PM
    • Troupe (Grades 3-12, Lead and Supporting):
      • Monday, December 11, 5:30-9 PM
      • Tuesday, December 12, 5:30-9:30 PM
      • Wednesday, December 13, 5:30-9:30 PM
      • Thursday, December 14, 5:30-10 PM

      All cast must attend all their scheduled tech and dress rehearsals and performances or they will not be able to perform.

      Dec 15 - 16 | Performances (Required)

      Performances will take place on Friday, December 15 at 7 PM, and Saturday, December 16 at 2 PM and 7 PM at Trinity Preparatory School (5700 Trinity Prep Ln, Winter Park, FL 32792.) See below for show day schedules:

      • Friday, December 15, 5:30 PM call time, 7 PM performance, estimated end time between 8-9 PM
      • Saturday, December 16, 12:30 PM call time, 2 PM performance, estimated end time and dinner break start between 3-4 PM
        • Please note that some Jr. Troupe students may be called at 12 PM to participate in Rudolph’s North Pole Party.
      • Saturday, December 16, 5:30 PM call time, 7 PM performance, estimated end time between 8-9 PM
        • All Jr. Troupe and Companies students in grades 6-12 must stay for strike until latest 10 PM
        • All Jr. Companies students as well as Companies and Jr. Troupe students in grades 3-5 are released following the performance end time as soon as their personal costumes are neatly hung and dressing rooms are clean

      All cast must attend all scheduled tech and dress rehearsals and performances or they will not be able to perform.

      Audience members may purchase in-person tickets on the event page.

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      Tuition

      There is a seasonal $25 registration fee per student, which covers all enrollments in Youth Theatre Programs from August to December 2023. Click to pay.

      Tuition for all performers is as follows: (scholarships and payment plans available; see below.)

      • Jr. Companies (All Grades PreK-2): $150, click to pay
      • Companies (Grades 3-12, Featured and Ensemble Roles): $175, click to pay
      • Jr. Troupe (Grades 3-12, Lead and Supporting Roles): $200 (A link will be sent to those accepted after auditions)

      There are four ways to cover tuition:

      • Complete the tuition payment in full via the links above (Jr. Troupe will receive a link following auditions for those selected) or by mailing a check (made out to CFCArts) to PO Box 720517 Orlando, FL 32872 (please email theatre@cfcarts.com once check is posted; checks cannot be accepted at rehearsals.) Payment is due no later than Monday, October 2.
      • Reach out to theatre@cfcarts.com to set up a tuition payment plan of three installments. The first installment will be due no later than Monday, October 2, the second installment no later than Monday, November 6, and the third and final installment no later than Monday, December 4. Students must have tuition paid in full to perform in the production. Installment payments may be made online or by mailing a check (made out to CFCArts) to PO Box 720517 Orlando, FL 32872 (please email theatre@cfcarts.com once check is posted, and be sure to set up your payment plan with us first.)
      • Complete the Financial Assistance Application no later than Monday, October 2 to be considered for a need-based scholarship for this program. Any remaining balance for your student’s tuition will be due no later than Monday, December 4. Students must have their remaining tuition balance paid in full to perform in the production. Payment of the remaining balance may be made online or by mailing a check (made out to CFCArts) to PO Box 720517 Orlando, FL 32872 (please email theatre@cfcarts.com once check is posted.)
      • CFCArts is a Florida Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES, formerly Gardiner Scholarship) direct pay provider, and the FES can be used to cover program tuition. Simply email your student’s FES ID number to us at theatre@cfcarts.com no later than Monday, October 2 and we will invoice FES for the amount of the program tuition.

      Financial Assistance

      CFCArts is a Florida Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES, formerly Gardiner Scholarship) provider, and the FES can be used to cover program tuition! CFCArts scholarships are also available.

      Music Therapy

      CFCArts Youth Theatre Programs are proud to have a fully licensed, board-certified Music Therapist involved in our programs! Our Music Therapist consults on curriculum development, trains our staff members with arts-based classroom management and intervention skills, and is available as a resource for students and staff alike throughout the rehearsal and show process as needed.

      Service Project

      Central Florida Community Arts exists to serve and build community through the arts. With our mission in mind, our Youth Theatre Program students for each production have the opportunity to participate in a service project to benefit another non-profit organization in Central Florida - and to build friendships and bond with their castmates! These service projects are carefully selected to align with the message of the story that our students are telling on stage.

      Casting Policies

      Please click here for a thorough review of our casting policies.

      Please email Director of Education – Youth Programs, Leah Porrata, at Leah.Porrata@cfcarts.com with any questions.

      Safety Procedures

      Please click here for an extensive outline of our safety procedures.

      Staff

      Click here (link soon) to meet the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. staff!

      Registration

      Please follow these steps to register your student.

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