Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre is hosting auditions to cast young performers in its upcoming holiday productions.
Auditions, which are for various roles in “A Beef & Boards Christmas” and “A Christmas Carol,” are scheduled for Aug. 2 at Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre. Auditions are open to all children able to move and sing well and “are physically and ethnically diverse” by appointment only, according to a press release.
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Beef & Boards is looking to cast young performers in the following roles:
“A Beef & Boards Christmas”
Nov. 28-Dec. 31, 2025
- Featured boy singer/dancer, aged 6-18
- Featured girl singer/dancer aged 6-18
Both roles require performers to have great stage presence and tap dance experience.
“A Christmas Carol”
Dec. 5-22, 2025
- Tim Cratchit (age 5-8)
- Boy Scrooge/Peter Cratchit/Turkey boy (age 9-14)
- Fran/Belinda Cratchit (age 10-14)
- Martha Cratchit (age 16-19)
Those interested in auditioning should prepare at least one vocal selection, not more than 32 bars, that showcases their voice along with sheet music in the correct key as a piano accompanist will be provided, according to a press release. CDs or pre-recorded music will not be accepted.
Auditioning performers are instructed to dress comfortably (no costumes or makeup) and have a one-minute monologue, story or joke prepared in addition to a current photo, informal bio or resume with recent performing experience, if any.
Those cast in the shows will receive a small performance stipend and limited number of complimentary tickets. To be considered for a role, performers must be available for all scheduled rehearsals and performances, according to a press release.
Appointments to audition can be scheduled beefandboards.com. Callbacks will take place the same day. No alternate dates or times are currently available.
Contact Arts & Culture Reporter Chloe McGowan at 317-762-7848. Follow her on X @chloe_mcgowanxx.
Chloe McGowan is the Arts & Culture Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper. Originally from Columbus, OH, Chloe has a bachelor's in journalism from The Ohio State University. She is a former IndyStar Pulliam Fellow, and has previously worked for Indy Maven, The Lantern, and CityScene Media Group. In her free time, Chloe enjoys live theatre, reading, baking and keeping her plants alive.
