Prancer
By Greg Taylor
Directed by Alli St. John
Audition Information
Auditions will take place at the Phipps Center for the Arts at 109 Locust St, Hudson, WI 54016.
Youth auditions will be held on Monday, August 19 and Tuesday, August 20 from 6:00-7:30 pm in the River Room at the Phipps.
Youth actors must fill out the youth audition form here: Prancer Youth Audition Form
Adult auditions will be held on Monday, August 19 and Tuesday, August 20 from 7:30-9:00 pm in the River Room at the Phipps.
Adult actors must fill out the audition form here: Prancer Audition Form
Callbacks will be held on Thursday, August 22 from 6:00-9:00 pm in the River Room at the Phipps if needed.
If you are unable to attend in-person auditions, please submit a video audition of you performing 2 of the attached sides. There is no need to memorize the sides for video auditions. Please slate your name at the top of your video audition. Example: "Hi, my name is Jo Smith." Please also label your video file with your first and last name. Example: Jo_Smith_Audition. Upload the video along with your headshot to this link: Prancer Virtual Auditions
Other Audition Details
Auditions are open to performers ages 5 and up!
Actors will be asked to read sides from the show in groups of up to 6.
No experience is necessary! If this is your first play (and first audition) you are just as welcome as those of you who have more stage experience!
You do not have to memorize the sides! Copies of them will be available at your audition.
About the Show
Young Jessica Riggs’ family has fallen on hard times. Still, she keeps her belief in Santa Claus and the idea that there are miracles in the world. When an injured reindeer appears in Jessica’s backyard, she believes it is Prancer. While she is nursing the creature back to health, the whole community of Three Oaks eventually learns about Prancer, causing big problems for Jessica as she tries to return the reindeer home. Based on the cherished film, Prancer, this piece uses a heartwarming story and breathtaking puppetry to bring light into your holiday season.
Character Descriptions
Jessica Riggs - high-spirited, energy to burn, a true believer
John Riggs - Jessica’s father
Steve Riggs - Jessica’s brother
Aunt Sarah - John’s sister, Jessica’s aunt
Carol Weatherby - Jessica’s best friend
Dr. Benton- the town’s veterinarian
Tom Stewart - the Santa at the mall
Mrs. McFarland - a recluse, the richest woman in town
Pastor Williams - minister of Jessica’s church
Dora Benedetti - a Three Oaks policewoman
Herb Drier - a butcher, owner of the town’s Christmas tree lot
Miss Fairburn - a teacher at Jessica’s school
Ryan Nicolson - one of Jessica’s classmates
Gavin - one of Jessica’s classmates
Nita - one of Jessica’s classmates
Stacy - one of Jessica’s classmates
Riley - one of Jessica’s classmates
Emma - one of Jessica’s classmates
Tommy - one of Jessica’s classmates
Scheduling Information
Rehearsals Begin: Tuesday, September 30
Tech Week Begins: Saturday, November 16
Performances: November 22–December 15, 2024
Fridays at 7:00 p.m. | Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.* | Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
*No 7:00 p.m. shows on November 23 and 30
COVID Policy
Masks are optional during auditions and rehearsals. Tech rehearsals and performances will be unmasked.
Proof of vaccination is no longer required.
*These requirements may change at the discretion of the Phipps based on transmission rates and CDC recommendations*
Sign Up!
View the sign up and reserve your audition slot here: Prancer Audition Sign Up