WICA announces youth auditions for 'A Christmas Story'

Seeking boys and girls ages 6-12

WICA will be hosting auditions for all children’s roles for the December 2014 production of A Christmas Story by Jean Shepherd, adapted by Philip Grecian.

 Auditions will be held August 7 & 8 and August 18 & 19 starting at 4pm. Auditions are by appointment only. To schedule a time, contact Deana Duncan at (360)-221-8276 or deana.duncan@wicaonline.com.

The young actors chosen must be available for all rehearsals and performances. Children’s rehearsals will be after school on weekdays and/or a few weeknight rehearsals during 1st month. Performance schedules include both matinee and evening performances. A Christmas Story rehearsals begin the week of October 13. The show runs December  5-20, 2014.

“A Christmas Story” ROLES TO BE CAST:

Ralphie Parker: male age 9-12, lead boy who is often teased by bullies.

Randy Parker: male, age 6-10, Ralphie’s little brother, adorable

Flick: male age 9-12, Ralphie’s friend., also plays Desperado One

Schwartz: male age 9-12, Ralphie’s friend, also plays Desperado Two

Esther Jane Alberry: female age 9-12, Ralphie’s classmate.

Helen Weathers: female age 9-12, Ralphie’s classmate.

Scut Farkas: male 9-12, bully. Also plays Black Bart.