Auditions

Audition details

All are welcome to audition for CCP! For this production, we are seeking performers ages 16 and up. All roles are open to anyone in this age range, as we hope to build a multigenerational cast to bring this beloved story to life together.

Sign up for auditions

• Start by visiting our SignUpGenius page where you can select your preferred date and 5-minute time slot.
• Once you have selected your preferred date and time, click on the corresponding “Sign Up” button and then click on “Save & Continue” at the bottom of the page.
• You will be asked to enter your name and email address before completing the registration process by clicking on “Sign Up Now”.
  

Preparing for auditions

• Song Selection: Prepare a 16-32 bar cut of a song, not to exceed one minute, that fits the style of the show and showcases your voice and storytelling ability.
• Sheet Music: An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a copy of your music, in your key, clearly marking your start and end point for the pianist, printed double-sided and in a 3-ring binder. Please do not staple your music. No a cappella singing will be permitted.
• Headshots and Resumes: Please bring two copies of your headshot and two copies of your performance resume. 
• Callbacks: There is no dance component required. Movements will be choreographed in a way that is accessible to performers of all ages and levels of dance experience.
• Video Auditions: In-person auditions are preferred; however, any video submissions may be sent to mail@crossplayers.org by Tues., Nov. 17 by 11:59 p.m. Please state your name and the title of the piece performed at the beginning of the recording. Videos should not exceed 90 seconds. Be aware that you may be asked to sing or read a selection from the show at auditions and/or callbacks.
• Conflicts: Please bring a list of all potential rehearsal conflicts for January and February. Performers should be prepared to share their availability for the rehearsal period. All cast members must be available for tech week and all performances.
• You will be asked to complete an actor agreement. If under age 18, a parent signature is required on the Actor Agreement.
• Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to auditions.
  

Rehearsals:

• Rehearsals will begin Sunday, January 10, and will generally be held Sunday through Thursday evenings from 6:15 – 9:30 p.m. in the Osseo/Maple Grove area.
• There will be no rehearsal on Ash Wednesday, February 10
• All cast members must be available to participate in all tech week rehearsals between February 11-18. No conflicts will be permitted during this period. 
• All cast members will be asked to contribute a $30 activity fee.
  

Performances:

• Cross Winds United Methodist Church, Maple Grove
  • February 19, 20, 25, and 26 at 7:30 PM
  • February 21, 27, and 28 at 2:30 PM
    

Synopsis of Characters

We are looking to cast the following roles.

Character	Voice part	Description
Charlie Brown	Baritone	The central “everyman” and perennial “blockhead”. Despite a continuous run of bad luck with kites, baseball, and the little red-headed girl, he remains gentle, kind-hearted, and determinedly optimistic. He constantly questions what it means to be a “good man”.
Lucy Van Pelt	Mezzo-Soprano	Bossy, opinionated, and often acts as a self-appointed neighborhood psychiatrist or bully. She harbors a massive, unrequited crush on Schroeder and dreams of becoming a queen one day.
Linus Van Pelt	Baritone	Lucy’s younger brother. He functions as the intellectual philosopher of the group, quoting deep thoughts while still relying heavily on his thumb-sucking and security blanket for emotional support.
Sally Brown	Soprano	Charlie Brown’s high-energy, emotional younger sister. She finds schoolwork deeply confusing and is quick to adopt a brand-new personal philosophy every time life doesn’t go her way.
Snoopy	Tenor	Charlie Brown’s imaginative dog. He lives in a rich fantasy world (such as battling the Red Baron or acting as a V.I.P. at the watering trough) and measures the universe by the arrival of “supper time”.
Schroeder	Tenor	A passionate musical prodigy completely devoted to his toy piano and Ludwig van Beethoven. He largely ignores Lucy’s romantic advances in favor of his art.
Little Red-Haired Girl Dance Captain	Any	Charlie Brown’s lifelong crush who he wishes would notice him; this role will be seen in group numbers such as My Blanket & Me, Beethoven Day, and Happiness; ideally this actor will serve as Dance Captain as well