07/27/2026
The Fireside Dinner Theatre in Fort Atkinson is offering two separate youth audition opportunities for its upcoming production of A CHRISTMAS STORY – The Musical.
Madison Auditions: Wednesday, August 12 • 3 - 7 pm
Madison Youth Arts, 1055 E Mifflin St, Madison WI.
Fireside Theatre Auditions: Tuesday, August 18 • 3 - 7 pm
Fireside Theatre, 1131 Janesville Ave, Fort Atkinson, WI.
Callbacks will be held at The Fireside Theatre on Wednesday, August 19 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Auditioners will be told at the auditions whether they need to attend callbacks.
The Fireside Dinner Theatre is seeking energetic, motivated young performers, ages 8-14 (generally no taller than 5'3"), who can sing, act, and move well for our production of A CHRISTMAS STORY: The Musical. We are casting six boys and five girls, who will be double cast and alternate performances throughout the production. Tap dancing is a plus but is not required to audition or be cast. (The role of Ralphie does not tap dance.) Rehearsals begin October 10. The show runs from October 29 - December 20, 2026.
Audition Information:
Auditioners should prepare 16-32 bars (approximately 60 seconds) of a song that showcases their personality and acting ability. The selection may be from A CHRISTMAS STORY: The Musical, but it does not have to be. Auditions are open, and performers will be seen in the order they arrive. All roles are paid.
Please bring:
• A current photo or headshot (photos will not be returned)
• Sheet music if singing with accompaniment (an accompanist will be provided)
Seeking Young Performers For:
• Ralphie (reads age 10) - An imaginative, bright, and mischievous kid with a big heart and a twinkle in his eye. A lovable, everyday child who dreams of the perfect Christmas gift.
• Randy (reads age eight) - Ralphie's younger brother. Cute, cuddly, dramatic, and wonderfully whiny.
Schwartz - One of Ralphie's classmates who starts the famous dare that leads to the flagpole incident.
• Flick - Another classmate and the unfortunate victim of that legendary dare.
• Esther Jane & Mary Beth - Ralphie's classmates.
• Scut Farkus (reads age 14) - The neighborhood bully. Loud, intimidating, and older than Ralphie and his friends, with a signature coonskin cap and a perpetual scowl.
• Grover Dill (reads age 9-12) - Scut Farkus' devoted sidekick. Smaller, excitable, and eager to encourage Farkus' bullying, until challenged.
• Additional ensemble roles may also be cast from these auditions.
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