Elf Jr. offers a wide variety of roles—large and small—with solos, one-liners, and fun featured moments throughout the show. We believe that every role, including ensemble parts, has a chance to shine on stage.  Read more about the offered roles, here.

In our production, we may cast roles in a non-gender-specific way—several characters like Santa, Michael, Greenway, or others could be played by any student, regardless of gender. Casting decisions will also consider availability, vocal range, and overall fit.

Teacher Recommendations Required

As part of the audition process, each student must submit one teacher recommendation. This recommendation will be considered as part of the student’s overall audition score.

Please provide the email address of a teacher your child had during the previous school year. Once your form is submitted, the teacher will receive a short recommendation form to complete on your child’s behalf.

Audition Sign-Up Instructions

All auditions will take place on Saturday, August 16th. Students will audition in groups of 10, and only available time slots will appear on the calendar below.

Once you submit your form, you will receive a confirmation email. That email will include a link allowing you to cancel or reschedule your audition time if needed.

Important: Callbacks will be held that same afternoon, so please make sure your child is available in case they are asked to return.

Audition Workshops 

Please note: We highly recommend attending an Audition Workshop, especially this year as we welcome a new director team and will be adjusting the audition process slightly from past years.

SIGNUPS FOR OUR AUDITION WORKSHOPS will go LIVE after students have been assigned homerooms for the 25-26 school year.  Those registered for audition slots will be invited to register first. We will offer two sessions:

• Monday, August 11th from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. 
• Tuesday, August 12th from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. 

Important Information

PLEASE LIST ALL WEEKLY & ONE-TIME CONFLICTS ON THIS FORM.
“CONFLICTS” include any day/time that your child will be unavailable for rehearsal during both weekdays as well as weekends. This also includes one-time events and recurring events (practices/games/etc.). Availability will be taken into consideration as casting decisions are made. In addition to reviewing the important details below, please review our tentative rehearsal schedule as you consider the time investment for your child.

The Director Team may add rehearsals or change rehearsal times when necessary, however this will be rare. While some conflicts may be approved by the Director prior to casting, ALL rehearsals become MANDATORY regardless of conflicts beginning November 1, 2025.

Cast members are expected to prioritize play rehearsals over any previously approved
activities/conflicts after this date. A successful theater production only works when all
members of the team are present at all rehearsals.

Falcon Footlights Attendance Policy: Attendance issues will result in dismissal following the 3rd occurrence with the exception being one of the following:

• Previously approved/planned absence communicated prior to casting via the audition form prior to mandatory rehearsal start date 08/22/25
• Excused school absence in which you should email falconfootlights@gmail.com to notify of the absence.
• Emergency in which you have personally contacted the Director Team prior to the rehearsal
• School-Sponsored Event that occurs prior to mandatory rehearsal start date 08/22/25

There will be a total of 7 show performances December 10-14, 2025, including a staff preview night on December 9th and a possible field trip on December 15th.

*If your child is cast and accepts the role, there is a MANDATORY parent meeting
during the first week of rehearsals (August 19th, 2025). Please look for an
email from falconfootlights@gmail.com regarding the details of that meeting. 

Parent Volunteer Requirement

If your child is part of our cast or crew, we ask that you join one of our Parent Committees. Falcon Footlights is a fully school-sponsored organization, and we simply cannot do it without our parent volunteers.

Each committee has a chairperson who will reach out to you once all committees are filled. Volunteer opportunities typically take place from August through December, and the time commitment will vary depending on the role. Some responsibilities may be completed remotely and do not require you to be present at rehearsals or performances.

There will be an option to donate $150 in lieu of volunteer hours, but what we truly need is your time and talent. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and even older siblings can help your family meet the volunteer requirement. We’ll work to find a spot that matches your interests and availability.

More details about committees and responsibilities will be shared at the Parent Meeting in August.

Financial Commitment

All cast members are required to pay a participation fee of $165, due at the Parent Meeting in August.

This fee can be paid:

• By check (made out to Farmington Elementary School)
• By credit or debit card via School Cash

The fee helps cover:

• Costumes
• Pizza lunches during Saturday rehearsals
• Cast member t-shirts
• General supplies for the cast and set

You will also be asked to purchase a pair of jazz shoes for your child closer to the start of mandatory rehearsals. The specific color and style will be determined by the Director and Costume Committee. These typically cost around $25.

If you have any financial concerns or questions, please reach out to falconfootlights@gmail.com.