2018-19 Season Auditions
A Charlie Brown Christmas
by Charles M. Schulz
Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson
Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer
By Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson
Newnan Theatre Company is pleased to announce auditions for A Charlie Brown Christmas, by Charles M. Schultz, based on the animated television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson and adapted for the stage by Eric Schaeffer, by special arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson.
Performances will be December 13 – December 22, 2018
Auditions will be on October 22 and 23, 2018, at Newnan Theatre Company at 6.30 pm
Auditions will consist of readings from the script and some basic singing exercises. No readings or songs need to be prepared. All roles will be cast for actors ages 11 – 13.
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Charlie Brown – the legendary “loser” kid
Linus – philosophical, intelligent, Lucy’s little brother who carries a security blanket
Lucy – Charlie Brown’s age, a “fussbudget,” bully, and all-around bossy girl
Sally – Charlie Brown’s little sister, hopelessly in love with Linus
Snoopy – Charlie Brown’s pet beagle, who has a personality all his own
Pig Pen – Charlie Brown’s friend, who always seems to be messy
Freida – Lucy’s friend, who loves the fact she has naturally curly hair
Schroeder – Charlie Brown’s friend, fascinated with Beethoven and playing the piano
Violet – Lucy’s friend and cohort in fuss budgeting
Patty – Lucy’s friend
Shermy – Charlie Brown’s friend.
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Newnan Theatre Company does not charge production fees of any kind to any performer to take part in our productions.
All roles are non-equity/non-paying.
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If you have questions about these auditions or any production please email NTC’s Artistic Director, Tony Daniel, at artistic-director@newnantheatre.org.