Springfield Little Theatre announces auditions for its upcoming production of RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, the third production of the 2026–2027 Mainstage Season at the historic Landers Theatre.

AUDITION WORKSHOPS

Springfield Little Theatre will offer audition workshops for performers interested in auditioning for RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER. Participation in an audition workshop is not required to audition.

Monday, September 21 and Tuesday, September 22, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The Landers Theatre
311 E. Walnut St
Springfield, Missouri

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AUDITION DATES

Monday, September 28 and Tuesday, September 29, 2026
7:00 PM

Auditioners only need to attend one evening.

The Landers Theatre — Fourth Floor Rehearsal Studio
311 East Walnut Street
Springfield, Missouri

CALLBACKS

Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM

Callbacks will be held by invitation. Additional information and materials will be provided to those requested to attend.

The Landers Theatre — Fourth Floor Rehearsal Studio
311 East Walnut Street
Springfield, Missouri

CREATIVE TEAM

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER will be directed by Andrew Wilson.

WHAT TO PREPARE

Please prepare a one-minute vocal selection in a style appropriate to the production. Bring clearly marked sheet music in the correct key for the provided accompanist. Additional vocal selections, readings, or movement may be requested during auditions or callbacks.

REHEARSALS

Rehearsals begin Sunday, October 4, 2026, and will generally be held Sunday through Thursday evenings from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Minimal conflicts may be accommodated, but availability for the majority of the rehearsal process is required. All performers must be available for all technical rehearsals and performances. A complete list of conflicts must be provided at auditions.

PERFORMANCES

All performances take place at The Landers Theatre.

• Wednesday, November 25, 2026; 7:30 PM — Preview Performance
• Friday, November 27, 2026; 7:30 PM
• Saturday, November 28, 2026; 2:00 PM
• Sunday, November 29, 2026; 2:00 PM
• Tuesday, December 1, 2026; 7:00 PM — Private Performance
• Thursday, December 3, 2026; 7:30 PM
• Friday, December 4, 2026; 7:30 PM
• Saturday, December 5, 2026; 10:30 AM
• Saturday, December 5, 2026; 2:00 PM
• Saturday, December 5, 2026; 7:30 PM
• Sunday, December 6, 2026; 2:00 PM
• Tuesday, December 8, 2026; 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM — Daytime Performances
• Wednesday, December 9, 2026; 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM — Daytime Performances
• Thursday, December 10, 2026; 7:30 PM
• Friday, December 11, 2026; 7:30 PM
• Saturday, December 12, 2026; 10:30 AM
• Saturday, December 12, 2026; 2:00 PM
• Saturday, December 12, 2026; 7:30 PM
• Sunday, December 13, 2026; 2:00 PM

CASTING

All roles are available. Springfield Little Theatre welcomes performers of all ethnicities, identities, backgrounds, and body types to audition. Unless otherwise noted, listed ages describe the approximate age of the character and not necessarily the age of the performer.

AVAILABLE ROLES

SAM THE SNOWMAN

Character age: 40+ Vocal range: Baritone, A2–D4

The show’s warm and easygoing narrator, who guides the audience through the story with gentle humor and folksy charm.

RUDOLPH

Character age: Young reindeer (performer age flexible) Vocal range: Tenor, C3–G4

An earnest, kindhearted young reindeer born with a glowing red nose. Rudolph longs to fit in and discovers that what makes him different is what makes him extraordinary.

HERMEY

Character age: Young adult
Vocal range: Tenor, C3–G4

An elf who would rather be a dentist than build toys. Optimistic, gentle, and proud to be a misfit.

CLARICE

Character age: Young reindeer (performer age flexible)
Vocal range: Mezzo-soprano, A3–D5

A sweet and steadfast young doe who sees the best in Rudolph from the very beginning.

YUKON CORNELIUS

Character age: 30–50
Vocal range: Baritone, A2–E4

A larger-than-life prospector forever in search of silver and gold. Boisterous, fearless, and full of comic bravado.

SANTA CLAUS

Character age: 40–60
Vocal range: Baritone

The busy head of Christmastown. Santa must learn to look past appearances before the fog rolls in.

MRS. CLAUS

Character age: 40–60
Vocal range: Mezzo-soprano

Warm, practical, and devoted to keeping Santa fed and Christmas on schedule.

DONNER

Character age: 30–50
Vocal range: Baritone

Rudolph’s proud father, who wants to protect his son from a world that isn’t kind to those who are different.

MRS. DONNER

Character age: 30–50
Vocal range: Mezzo-soprano

Rudolph’s loving mother, caring and quietly courageous.

BOSS ELF

Character age: 30–50
Vocal range: Baritone or Mezzo-soprano

The exacting taskmaster of Santa’s workshop, with little patience for elves who dream of dentistry.

FIREBALL

Character age: Young reindeer (performer age flexible)
Vocal range: Tenor or Mezzo-soprano

A confident young buck and Rudolph’s first friend at the Reindeer Games.

KING MOONRACER

Character age: 30+
Vocal range: Baritone

The regal winged lion who rules the Island of Misfit Toys and searches the world for toys that need a home.

CHARLIE-IN-THE-BOX AND THE MISFIT TOYS

Character age: All ages

The endearing residents of the Island of Misfit Toys, each one wonderfully imperfect. Featured comic and character roles.

BUMBLE

Character age: Performer age flexible

The Abominable Snow Monster of the North. A non-speaking physical role with a big presence and a bigger heart.

ENSEMBLE

Character age: All ages

Elves, reindeer, snowflakes, citizens of Christmastown, and Misfit Toys. Performers of all ages are encouraged to audition.