Elf the Musical - Submit for NYC Appointment (Deadline: 07.20.26)

Notice: Submission

CONTRACT

LORT Rep

$889 weekly minimum (LORT D)

Plus - Travel/Housing: Provided by Alabama Shakespeare Festival

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in ELF THE MUSICAL (See breakdown).

There will be no understudies.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your resume for consideration. Please include “ELF” in the subject line.

Deadline: Monday, July 20, 2026

SUBMIT TO

[email protected]

PERSONNEL

Based on the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum

Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin

Music by Matthew Sklar

Lyrics by Chad Beguelin

Artistic Director: Quin Gresham

Director/Choreographer: Sam Hay

Music Director: TBD

OTHER DATES

Potential NYC Audition: week of July 27th

First Rehearsal: 11/3/26

Opening: 11/27/26

Closing: 12/27/26

OTHER

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.

Breakdown

ELF THE MUSICAL

SEEKING:

Buddy: Male-identified, playing age 25–35, any ethnicity. Vocal Range: Ab2–C5. A human raised as an elf at the North Pole, Buddy is endlessly optimistic, childlike, and eager to find where he belongs. His innocence and enthusiasm are both endearing and disruptive in the real world. Requires strong comedic instincts, warmth, and tap ability.

Walter Hobbs: Male-identified, playing age 55–65, any ethnicity. Vocal Range: A2–G4. Buddy’s father, a workaholic children’s book publisher who has lost his sense of joy. Tense, driven, and emotionally distant, he prioritizes work over family. Requires authority, emotional depth, and a clear character arc.

Emily Hobbs: Female-identified, playing age 40–50, any ethnicity. Vocal Range: F3–Eb5. Walter’s wife, warm and compassionate, who tries to hold the family together. Initially skeptical of Buddy, she grows to accept him while longing for more connection with her husband. Requires sincerity and grounded warmth.

Deb: Female-identified, playing age 25–55, any ethnicity. Vocal Range: D4–Eb5. Walter’s secretary, eager to please and quick to latch onto Buddy’s novelty. Though enthusiastic, she feels overlooked and underappreciated. Requires strong comedic timing and character work.

Jovie: Female-identified, playing age 25–30, any ethnicity. Vocal Range: G3–D5. A Macy’s employee with a guarded, cynical outlook shaped by past relationships. She is disarmed by Buddy’s sincerity and warmth. Requires strong vocals and emotional accessibility.

The Manager: Male Identifying or Female Identifying, playing age 35–40, any ethnicity. Vocal Range: B2–F#4. A Macy’s floor manager who is friendly, practical, and focused on doing their job. Provides grounded comedic contrast. Requires strong character presence.

Mr. Greenway: Male-identified, playing age 55–65, any ethnicity. Non-singing role. Walter’s demanding boss, a sharp, no-nonsense executive who embodies the path Walter is on. Authoritative and intimidating.

Santa: Male-identified, playing age 65–80, any ethnicity. Vocal Range: A2–E4. A workingman version of Santa Claus—warm, practical, and a natural storyteller who genuinely loves Christmas but approaches it with a grounded perspective. Requires charm and presence.