Auditions

A Christmas Story Character Lists

Principal Characters

Ralph: (stage age: late 40’s to early 60’s). Ralph is a warm, charismatic and engaging storyteller; omniscient but not overpowering. A good-natured curmudgeon with a deadpan sense of humor, Ralph focuses the action, keeps the story moving and holds the audiences’ attention with his presence and spark. Throughout the show, the actor playing this role acts as a narrator, interacts with the actor playing Ralphie, and appears in scenes as different minor characters–sometimes within one scene!

Ralphie: (stage age 9). A 5th grade boy who wants an Air Rifle for Christmas: specifically the Red Ryder Carbine Action BB Gun. He is a bright, winsome, mischievous, cute kid…someone you wouldn’t mind having as a next door neighbor. (He might shovel your driveway for you–and then use your shovel as a sled!) Not a smart-aleck or overly precocious, Ralphie’s imagination drives several scenes

The Old Man: (stage age 30’s to 40’s). Gruff and grumbling on the exterior, Ralphie’s Dad has a good heart. He doesn’t overtly show it, but he does love his family. A bluecollar guy, he usually expects the worst out of most situations; but is transformed into a true “song and dance” man in his moments of fantasy.

Mother: (stage age: 30’s to 40’s). She is the secret engine that runs the family, keeping the household together with a smile–despite bickering children, limited funds, a suggestive lamp in the living room window, a cranky furnace and a crankier husband.

Randy: (stage age 7). Ralphie’s younger brother, he is cute, cuddly, lovable and whiny– like most baby brothers! He looks up to his big brother, tries to keep up with him, and is young enough that he can be convinced to eat his dinner like a baby piggy!

Footloose Character Lists

Principal characters

Ren McCormack: Tenor D3-C5. The charismatic and rebellious city teenager from Chicago who moves to a small, conservative town. A strong dancer.

Ariel Moore: Mezzo-Soprano/Pop Mezzo G3-G5. The rebellious and smart daughter of the Reverend. Requires a strong belt and is a confident singer and dancer.

Reverend Shaw Moore: Baritone G2-F4.The traditional and stern local church leader who is still grieving the death of his son. He is a strong singer with solo numbers.

Willard Hewitt: Tenor/Baritone B2-A4. The lovable country bumpkin who befriends Ren. He is a strong actor and must “learn” to dance. Comedic timing is essential.

Rusty: Soprano/Pop Soprano A3-F6. Ariel’s best friend, who is a bit scatterbrained. Requires a strong belt, solid comedic timing, and good dancing ability. Sings a three-part harmony with several solos.

Vi Moore: Soprano G3-D5. The Reverend’s supportive and strong-willed wife and Ariel’s mother. Requires a mature, vocal sound.

Ethel McCormack: Alto/Soprano G3-D5. Ren’s mother, who has had a tough time but remains strong for her son. Requires a mature, vocal sound for her duet with Vi.

Chuck Cranston: Tenor F3-B4. Ariel’s “bad boy” boyfriend. He is a local troublemaker and sings with male backup singers.

Supporting Teen Characters 

These characters sing in three-part harmony as friends of the lead teens, and many require strong dancing ability. 

Wendy Jo: Mezzo-Soprano F3-B4. A street-smart and supportive friend of Ariel.

Urleen: Mezzo-Soprano/Alto A3-F5. Another of Ariel’s friends.

Jeter: Tenor. One of Willard’s friends.

Bickle: Tenor. Another of Willard’s friends.

Garvin: Baritone. Another of Willard’s friends.

Lyle: Tenor. One of Chuck’s friends.

Travis: Baritone. Another of Chuck’s friends.

Cowboy Bob: Tenor E3-C5. The lead singer at the Bar-B-Que. Could also play one of the teenagers

Vocal Ensemble A large ensemble of male and female performers is required, encompassing high school students, townspeople, and the church choir. Strong singing in harmony is needed.

Dance Ensemble. A small ensemble of male and female dancers is required. Most will play additional roles

Clue: On Stage Character Lists

Leads

Colonel Mustard: A pompous and dense military man. 

Mrs. Peacock: The church-going wife of a senator, known for being batty and prone to hysteria. 

Mrs. White: A pale, morbid, and tragic figure, potentially the murderer of her past husbands. 

Professor Plum: An academic Casanova and “academic Romeo”. 

Mr. Green: A timid, anxious, and officious rule-follower, who is also a bit of a klutz. 

Miss Scarlet: A cynical, sardonic D.C. madam.

Other Characters

Wadsworth: The traditional, uptight British butler who drives the action of the play. 

Yvette: A sexy French maid with her own secret aspirations. 

Mr. Boddy: The host of the dinner party, who is found dead. 

The Cook: A threatening, imposing presence. 

The Motorist: A seemingly benign gentleman who rings the wrong doorbell.