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You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown

Youth Wing, Black Box, Musical Comedy

Audition Dates:

  • Sunday September 7th at 7pm in the Black Box and on the Stage

  • Monday, September 8th at 7pm in the Black Box and on the Stage

  • NOTE: AUDITIONERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND BOTH NIGHTS OF AUDITIONS as each night we will be doing something different – if you cannot attend both nights, please note this on your audition form, so we can plan accordingly.

  • BE PREPARED TO PLEASE LIST OUT ALL CONFLICTS for SEPT, OCT, and NOV

Performance Dates:

  • November 12, 13, 14, 15 at 7:30 and November 16 at 2pm

About the Show:

  • Tells the story of an average day in the life of the famous comic strip hero, Charlie Brown. 

  • The scenes/vignettes in the script present a comic-book feel and reflect moments from Valentine's Day to baseball season, ranging emotionally from wild optimism to utter despair.

  • The songs are upbeat and memorable with a lot of chances to showcase your talents in singing, comedy, etc.

  • We will be doing the revised version and adding in the Ensemble roles depending upon the turnout for auditions and casting availability.

Casting Notes:

  • We are open to and encourage diverse casting for ANY of the roles available.

  • What’s important is that you can SING and bring these characters to life in your own way during the scene readings. 

  • A few of the roles can be either male or female.

  • Note that if you have a LOT of conflicts, you may not be considered for a lead role.

  • Casting is at the discretion of the production team, but in general it is based on a few factors such as vocal ability, chemistry, physicality, comedic timing, AND availability for rehearsals. 

Audition Process:

First Night – Sunday Sept 7th: Vocal and movement auditions

  • Singing/Vocal Auditions will be from 7pm to 8pm in the BLACK BOX – these will be CLOSED auditions that will happen one auditioner at a time. 

    • Only the auditioner and the Production Team will be allowed in the Black Box. 

  • Dance/Movement will be from 8pm to 9pm on STAGE.

    • These will be group auditions, where the Choreographer will teach you some steps to the music, and then after practicing for a bit, you will perform what you learned for the Production Team.

  • Helpful hints:

    • For the singing audition, you will have about a minute to sing the best song that shows off your vocal abilities.

    • When you come in, the Production Team may ask you a couple of questions, such as your name, something about your resume, and what you plan to sing, etc.

    • Feel free to bring sheet music, a backing track, or you are welcome to sing a capella if you desire.

    • Wear comfortable clothing and shoes; you need to be comfortable and able to move. Do NOT dress like any of the characters in the show…please.

    • It’s best to sing whatever YOU are comfortable doing, but select about a 60-second part that shows off your vocal abilities to the production team

    • “Dance” auditions will be simple, we just need to see your movement abilities - you do not need to be a dancer, per se, but you must be able to move and sing on stage at the same time.

Second night – Monday Sept 8th: Scene readings and character interpretations

  • Scene Readings 7pm to 9pm, and you can expect this:

    • I will assign a group of auditioners a particular scene (called a “side”) and each auditioner will be assigned a character for you to read from that scene.

    • You will be able to go off and practice with your scene partners for 10 minutes or so

    • When ready, you will come in and READ the scene for the production team

    • Note that I usually assign a couple of readings to everyone who auditions, provided there is time, but sometimes after just one reading I can see your potential, so don’t fret if you don’t get to read more than once or twice.

  • Helpful Hints:

    • This is your opportunity to show the Production team your interpretation of the character in the selected scene.

    • You may read more than one character, so be flexible and open to what is assigned to you.

    • You will be expected to PROJECT (speak up) during these readings.

    • During the reading, I MAY ask you (as the character you are portraying) to try something different in the scene reading…don’t worry, this is normal in the audition process

Main Roles 

The characters are all in first or second grade or a bit younger (e.g., Sally) – these characters are young, naïve about life, and are struggling to figure out who they are and how they fit in the world.

While this is based on the comic strip, the characters are not 1-dimensional caricatures. There is duality in ALL the characters, which we will talk about and develop during the rehearsal process.

  • Charlie Brown (male): Known for his gentle nature, insecurity, and persistent bad luck. He embodies the idea of the "lovable loser," often facing challenges and setbacks but consistently demonstrates resilience and a desire to achieve his goals. He is humble, smart, and vulnerable. Vocal Range: A baritone-tenor who can speak/sing fast and memorize well

  • Sally Brown (female): A highly articulate, charismatic, lovable, sometimes eccentric, and argumentative younger sister to Charlie Brown. Vocal Range: Soprano/mezzo belt - B3 to Ab5

  • Linus Van Pelt (male): The thumb-sucking, blanket-dependent younger brother to Lucy - and Charlie Brown's best friend. He is the smartest character in the bunch and the show’s philosopher. Vocal Range: Baritone/tenor - Bb2 to E4

  • Lucy Van Pelt (female): The crabby, bossy, opinionated, manipulative, self-important older sister to Linus, who sees herself as queen, probably marrying Schroeder, and perpetually offers arm-chair psychiatric advice for everyone at the rate of five cents.  Vocal Range: Mezzo/alto belt - G3 to F#5

  • Schroeder (male): A friend to Charlie Brown, he is distinguished by his precocious skill at playing the toy piano, as well as by his love of classical music and the composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Vocal Range: High baritone/tenor - Bb2 to Ab4

  • Snoopy (male or female): Charlie Brown’s dog. A gentle but clownish vaudevillian scene stealer who can “sell it.” Snoopy is more human-like than dog. He is smart, wise-cracking, and joyous. Requires a lot of physical movement and strong comedic timing. Vocal Range: Tenor/baritone - C3 to A4

Ensemble roles I will assign based on who is available to cast (all vocal ranges are open):

  • Woodstock (male/female): is Snoopy's small, loyal, cheerful, optimistic, albeit clumsy, bird sidekick who speaks in chirps and is always ready for an adventure with Snoopy at the helm.

  • Pigpen (male): He's confident in who he is and carries himself with dignity and respect. He considers it a point of pride that he is cloaked in the 'dust of countless ages’.  

  • Peppermint Patty (female): A tough, but kind, freckle-faced tomboy who loves Charlie Brown (aka 'Chuck'). She is not a great student (probably due to her tendency to sleep through class!). Patty is somewhat naïve and often misunderstands basic concepts and ideas, making it easy for the others to prey on her lack of sense.

  • Frieda (female): Though generally goodhearted, Frieda’s preoccupation with her appearance reveals a more complicated side of her nature. She wants to be admired for her conversational skills (which the others see as chatterbox-ness) and for her "naturally curly hair,” which she always manages to mention! 

  • Shermy (male): Shermy is a bit of a foil to Charlie Brown - a relatively easy-going, pleasant kid, who is superior at the things that matter to Charlie Brown, especially athletics, and attracting all the girls. 

Auditions at ACT

ACT encourages everyone to come and audition. Requirements for each production can differ. Please select the production you are interested in for requirements and necessary forms.

Scripts for plays are sometimes available to borrow from the box office within 3 - 4 weeks of auditions with a $10 deposit. Scripts must be returned before auditions. Deposits will be refunded for scripts returned in good shape. We do not lend librettos for musical productions but will provide information regarding the music on the audition page for each respective musical.

Productions at ACT are cast without regard to ethnic heritage unless a specific background is essential to the theme and meaning of the play (contextually specific/playwright’s requirements). The majority of productions are contextually neutral, including historical works. 

ACT cast and crew positions are open to all members of our community. If actors of a particular ethnic heritage must perform roles, it will be indicated in the character description.

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