PacRep Theatre to hold Auditions for School of Dramatic Arts
Winter Musical Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Auditions for Pacific Repertory Theatre’s Peppy Garner & Darnell Whitt School of Dramatic Arts (SoDA) 2025 SoDAonStage winter musical, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer will be held Sunday, June 8, 2025, 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Indoor Forest Theater, at the corner of Mountain View Avenue and Santa Rita Street, in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. The production will be directed and choreographed by Christiana Meeks and will play weekend matinees at the historic Outdoor Forest Theater from November 29 through December 21, 2025.
Rehearsals for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer will begin October 13.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a beloved holiday classic that soars off the stage in this musical adaptation of the hit 1964 television special. Filled with holiday hits like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Holly Jolly Christmas," the stage version features all of the familiar TV characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snowman, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as well as all the other elves, reindeer and misfit toys. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can also be what makes you special!
Winter Musical Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Auditions for Pacific Repertory Theatre’s Peppy Garner & Darnell Whitt School of Dramatic Arts (SoDA) 2025 SoDAonStage winter musical, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer will be held Sunday, June 8, 2025, 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Indoor Forest Theater, at the corner of Mountain View Avenue and Santa Rita Street, in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. The production will be directed and choreographed by Christiana Meeks and will play weekend matinees at the historic Outdoor Forest Theater from November 29 through December 21, 2025.
Rehearsals for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer will begin October 13.
- To schedule an audition appointment, call Cindy at the PacRep Box Office (831) 622-0100, Tuesday through Saturday, 1–4 pm.
- Audition sessions will be limited to timed appointments.
- All auditioners should present one song excerpt of two minutes or less, as well as a memorized monologue. (Reading from a script is permissible, if necessary.)
- Auditioners must provide their own electronic accompaniment (tablet, cell phone, etc.) and speaker.
- Instrumental tracks only, no vocals please.
- Bring a resume and recent headshot to the audition, if available.
- Roles are available for children of all ages, from first grade and up. A limited number of adult roles is also available.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a beloved holiday classic that soars off the stage in this musical adaptation of the hit 1964 television special. Filled with holiday hits like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Holly Jolly Christmas," the stage version features all of the familiar TV characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snowman, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as well as all the other elves, reindeer and misfit toys. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can also be what makes you special!
Auditions will be held in the Indoor Forest Theatre, Mountain View and Santa Rita Street, in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
To schedule an audition appointment, call Cindy at the PacRep Box Office (831) 622-0100, Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am – 4 pm.
Or... supply a headshot, resume, and video online at https://www.pacrep.org/auditions or by email to pacrepcasting@gmail.com
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Auditions for PacRep Theatre's 2026 production of Noises Off will be held Sunday, August 31, 2025, 6–9 PM, at the Founders Theatre within the Golden Bough Playhouse, located on Monte Verde Street between 8th and 9th in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea.
The production will be directed by Katie O'Bryon Champlin and Michael Champlin and will play Thursdays through Sundays at the Founders Theatre in Feb. 12, - Mar. 15, 2026. Rehearsals for Noises Off will begin on Jan. 5, 2026.
The production will be directed by Katie O'Bryon Champlin and Michael Champlin and will play Thursdays through Sundays at the Founders Theatre in Feb. 12, - Mar. 15, 2026. Rehearsals for Noises Off will begin on Jan. 5, 2026.
To schedule an audition appointment, call Cindy at the PacRep Box Office (831) 622-0100, Tuesday through Saturday, 1–4 pm.
Audition sessions will be limited to timed appointments.
All auditioners should present one(?) monologue of two minutes or less.
Bring a resume and recent headshot to the audition, if available.
All roles are available.
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.
Character Breakdown
Character Name Description
Lloyd Dallas The temperamental director of the play-within-the-play, Nothing's On.
Dotty Otley A middle-aged television star and principal investor in the play.
Garry Lejeune The leading man, known for his stuttering and jealousy.
Belinda Blair A bubbly actress who tries to keep the peace among the cast.
Frederick Fellowes An insecure actor with a fear of violence, prone to nosebleeds.
Brooke Ashton A young, inexperienced actress who often loses her contact lenses.
Selsdon Mowbray An alcoholic character actor who plays a burglar in Nothing's On.
Poppy Norton-Taylor The stage manager, involved in a love triangle with Lloyd and Brooke.
Tim Allgood The harried stagehand trying to manage the chaos.
Audition sessions will be limited to timed appointments.
All auditioners should present one song excerpt and one monologue within a 3-minute total time limit.
Auditioners should provide their own electronic accompaniment (cell phone, smart speaker, etc.).
The song excerpt can be from the show or another show of a similar nature.
All auditioners should present one song excerpt and one monologue within a 3-minute total time limit.
Auditioners should provide their own electronic accompaniment (cell phone, smart speaker, etc.).
The song excerpt can be from the show or another show of a similar nature.
Resumes, photos, and video are accepted year-round!
Pictures and resumes may be emailed to: pacrepcasting@gmail.com or snail-mailed to: PacRep Theatre, PO Box 222035, Carmel, CA 93922.
Or, fill out and submit the online form below, including a 2-minute video of two contrasting monologues of your choosing. Upload your video where indicated.
