The Pigeon Gets a Bigtime Holiday Extravaganza!
Based on Books and Characters by Mo Willems
Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems and Adam Tobin
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma. Orchestrations and Arrangements by Danny Abosch
Dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz
About The Show!
When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate! But will The Pigeon join in the festivities, or will he run all the way to the North Pole in the search of the greatest gift ever? Catchy tunes, silly stories, goofy gifts, audience antics: it’s all in this brand-new musical party that sleighs!
Audition Information
The Rose is holding local auditions for youth/student roles in its 2025 production of The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza directed by Stephanie Jacobson. We are casting youth (8+) roles for this production. Sign up for in person auditions held on Saturday Sept. 13th OR Tuesday Sept. 16th. There will be no callbacks for youth auditions.
Audition RegistrationSubmit Video Audition
*In-person registration is not required to submit a video audition
Time Commitment
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- Rehearsals: Actors must be available for weeknight & weekend rehearsals from October 28 – December 4. Rehearsals will be held at our downtown location (2001 Farnam St, Omaha NE 68102).
- Performances: Actors must be available for weekday daytime performances as well as weekend performances from December 4 – 21. See calendar full calendar here.
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Youth actors do not receive monetary compensation.
When, Where & How to Audition
- Sign up to attend in-person auditions on Saturday Sept. 13th from 12:00-2:30pm OR Tuesday Sept. 16th from 5:00-7:30pm. OR submit a video audition by Friday Sept. 12th at 11:59pm.
- In person auditions will take place at the The Youth Artist Studios, 12202 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE 68144
- We will not be holding callbacks for youth auditions.
What to Prepare
Dance
Learn a dance combo!
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- In-person auditions- upon arrival ALL auditionees will join the show’s choreographer to learn a short dance combo. You can expect to be pulled into smaller groups so our casting team can properly evaluate all individuals.
- Please wear clothing and shoes you can comfortably move around in.
- In-person auditions- upon arrival ALL auditionees will join the show’s choreographer to learn a short dance combo. You can expect to be pulled into smaller groups so our casting team can properly evaluate all individuals.
In person auditions will have a different dance call than folks submitting a video.
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- For video submissions- In the video submission form you’ll find an instructional dance video. Review and submit a video of yourself performing the dance combo. Or if you have a prepared dance reel you may submit that in lieu of the dance video.
Music
- Music: Following the group dance call all auditionees will be taught a piece of music by our music director. You can expect to be pulled into smaller groups so the casting team can hear how voices blend together
- For video submissions please prepare 16-32 bars of the auditionee’s choosing OR choose to use the provided sheet music & backing track. (Sheet music & the backing track can be found in the video submission forms.)
- Acapella (without any accompaniment) singing is also acceptable.
- Acapella (without any accompaniment) singing is also acceptable.
- For video submissions please prepare 16-32 bars of the auditionee’s choosing OR choose to use the provided sheet music & backing track. (Sheet music & the backing track can be found in the video submission forms.)
Acting
- Acting: After dance & music all auditionees will stay in the same room together and be led through a drama workshop by director, Stephanie Jacobson.
- Students submitting a video submission do not need to send anything in for Acting.
Character Breakdown
Please note that the pronouns listed next to the character are those used in the script. We are looking to cast actors of all identities for all roles.
- All youth actors auditioning will be considered for the Unlimited Squirrel chorus. We are looking to cast approximately 20–30 student/youth performers. Selected youth actors can expect to sing and dance alongside industry professionals. Please note that there are minimal or no speaking roles.