JUNIOR AUDITION NOTICE: Santa & the 7 Christmas Fairies - Brisbane Performing Arts Challenge (BPAC)

Title: Santa & the 7 Christmas Fairies

Presented By: BPAC – Brisbane Performing Arts Challenge

Genre: Christmas Pantomime (Pro-Am)

Synopsis: A fully interactive Christmas Pantomime packed with fun, festive songs, and hilarious characters. Santa & the 7 Christmas Fairies brings to life a magical story about teamwork, kindness, and overcoming adversity — set to classic tunes like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, and Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Featuring both professional and emerging performers, this sparkling holiday show offers plenty of laughs, audience participation, and Christmas cheer.

Audition Date: Online submissions from Monday 7 July 2025 1:00 AM - Friday 19 September 2025

Audition Requirements:

• Prepare and submit a video audition via TryBooking

• Follow all instructions provided in the info pack

• Age categories:

  • 10–11 yrs for Elf roles

  • 12–13 yrs for Reindeer roles

  • 14+ yrs for all other roles

Audition Registration: Register here

Audition Pack: Download here

Performance Dates:

• Fri 19 Dec 2025 – 11:00am – Brisbane SHS PAC, South Brisbane

• Sat 20 Dec 2025 – 11:00am – Bribie Island Rec Hall, Bribie Island

• Sun 21 Dec 2025 – 11:00am – Lind Lane Theatre, Nambour

Rehearsal Dates:

• Mon 8 Dec – Fri 12 Dec, 4:00pm–7:00pm (at BSHS PAC)

• Sun 14 Dec – Thu 18 Dec, 10:00am–3:00pm (at BSHS PAC)

Performer Age: 10 - 19 years

Creative Team:

• Director: Filled (Professional performer)

• Choreographer: Marnie Vuksan

• Book: Rhonda Binnie

Production Website: BPAC

Other Information:

• Participation fee: $440 (includes 2 weeks of workshops with industry professionals, costumes, headpieces, 1 adult ticket, cast T-shirt)

• Performers must provide own shoes

• Audition fee: $22

• Opportunities also available for juniors 12+ to assist in backstage and technical roles

Available Roles/Character Breakdown:

• Dazzle (Red Fairy) – Organised, leader type; based on Doc

• Twinkle (Black Fairy) – Quick-witted complainer; based on Grumpy

• Shy-ni (Silver Fairy) – Quiet helper; based on Bashful

• Sparkle (Gold Fairy) – Clumsy, sneezy; based on Sneezy

• Spangle (Green Fairy) – Sleepy and slow; based on Sleepy

• Tarnish (Old Gold Fairy) – Underdog who proves themselves; based on Dopey

• Narrator – Strong clear voice, comedic potential

• Rudolf – Confident singer/actor, petite 12–14 yrs, tap/instrument skills a plus

• Reindeer x9 – Singing, dancing, acting (petite 12–14 yrs, triple threat)

• Elves – Singing, dancing, acting (ages 10–11, comic scene in Act 2)