You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a musical tribute to the characters of Charles Schulz’s Peanuts comic strip. The brilliance of the comic was the way large life matters were distilled through the lens of children (and dogs!). Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts bunch explore life's great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship.

When:

• Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:30 PM
• Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Where: Wheelice Wilson, Jr. Theatre at Coppell Arts Center - 505 Travis Street, Coppell, TX 75019

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Director: Janis Arthur
Assistant Director: Ann White
Music Director: Kelley Poche’ Rodriguez

• Sign up: https://bit.ly/TC-CharlieBrownMusical
• Appointments will be given priority, and walk-ins will be taken as time allows
• If you cannot attend one of the dates above, please contact info@theatrecoppell.com to discuss other options
• For auditions, be prepared to: (1) Sing a song from the show, and (2) Sing a prepared 16 – 32 counts of your own sheet music; a pianist will be available to play for you
• Auditions will include readings from the script (sides will be available at the audition)
• Those auditioning should be prepared to list all conflicts or potential conflicts and availability for the rehearsal period as specified in the Audition notice
• No conflicts are allowed during performances

Rehearsals

• Rehearsals will begin Sunday, January 5, 2025
• Generally held on weeknights (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri) from 7:00pm – 10:00pm, and Sunday afternoons from 2:00pm – 5:00pm
• A detailed rehearsal schedule will be made available upon the completion of casting
• Tech/dress rehearsal week: February 2, 3, 4, 6

Performances

• Performance dates: Feb 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 
• Friday & Saturday evenings @ 8pm & Sunday matinees @ 2:30pm

Available Roles

Theatre Coppell seeks diverse performers, including but not limited to, ethnicity, race, color, country of origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, body size, marital status, adults of all ages, religion, beliefs, political affiliations, socioeconomic status, experiences, and any form of disability.

Charlie Brown
Adult Male
Vocal range: B-flat2 to F4 (or defined as Baritone)

He is gentle, loving, insecure. A lovable character with endless determination and hope, but who often fails due to his insecurities, interference from others, and a permanent case of bad luck.

Snoopy
Adult Male
Vocal range: C3-A4 (or defined as Tenor)

He is Charlie Brown’s pet beagle. Snoopy is owned and cared for by Charlie Brown, although at times it is not clear who is in charge. He is loyal, dramatic, genuinely happy, and blessed with a rich fantasy life. He is more human-like than dog.

Lucy Van Pelt
Adult Female
Vocal range: G3 to F#5 (or defined as Mezzo-Soprano)

She is bossy, selfish, and a know-it-all. She is not deterred by the fact that her information is often inaccurate. She bullies and belittles others, especially Charlie Brown and Linus. She does have a soft side, which is seen through her love for Schroeder.

Linus Van Pelt
Adult Male
Vocal range: B-flat2 to E4 (or defined as Baritone)

He is Lucy’s little brother. Linus always means well and tries to smooth over any storms that arise in the group. He is kind-hearted, caring, and incredibly smart. In contrast to his intellectual maturity is his reliance on his security blanket.

Sally Brown
Adult Female
Vocal range: B3 to A-flat5 (or defined as Soprano)

Charlie Brown’s younger sister. She is friendly and sweet but can also be lazy and obsessive. Sally has a “take it easy” approach to life, preferring to slide by while doing as little work as possible. She is hopelessly in love with Linus.

Schroeder
Adult Male
Vocal range: B-flat2 to A-flat4 (or defined as Tenor)

He has a precocious skill at playing the piano and an incredible love of classical music and Ludwig van Beethoven. Lucy is infatuated with Schroeder, but he refuses her because Beethoven was a lifelong bachelor, and he feels he must emulate every aspect of his idol’s life. He is a close friend of Charlie Brown and is often the first one to come to his defense. (Actor does not need to play the piano.)