Audition Information

Auditions for Pella Christian's 2026 Fall Musical, Frozen, will be Tuesday, May 12, 2026.  Production Dates will be October 29-31, 2026 at the Vermeer Auditorium at Pella Christian High School.  Auditions are open to all PCHS students who will be in grades 9-12 this coming fall--including present 8th graders who will be new freshmen at the high school.

Auditions will be held Tuesday May 12 from 3:30-5:00 in the PCHS Music Room

Audition Forms are DUE at Auditions   (please print off and fill the form out)

• Students will all learn a song together and then audition in small groups.  They will also learn a simple dance and audition in a large group.  Callbacks for the major Soloists/Leads will continue at 5:00.

• If you have a conflict, let Mr. Van Peursem know directly and something can be worked out.

• Students presently attending PCHS can pick an Audition Form from the Theatre Arts Bulletin Board.

• New Students and/or incoming Freshmen who are interested in auditioning need to follow this procedure:

               >  Read over the Cast Expectations (BELOW), particularly noting extra rehearsals on Saturdays and/or evenings.

               >  The Rehearsal Schedule for the musical will be posted on the Theatre website in June.  It  might be helpful to look at the site now to get an idea of what PCHS's theatre program is like and what last year's rehearsal schedule looked like.  From our school website: www.pceagles.org:  Click on: Student Life > Arts > scroll down to: Theatre > Find link to: Theatre Website.    Once on PCHS Theatre Home Page, note Tabs running down the left side:  Schedules > Rehearsal Schedule.

                >  Once the Rehearsal Schedule is posted, please look over it carefully and plan ahead for:  senior pictures, college visits (do them when no rehearsals are scheduled or in November), ACT dates and family vacations. 

               >  Please print the Audition Form from the Link at the bottom of the page, fill it out, and turned it in at the Audition Time.

Students Interested in Auditioning for Major Soloist/Parts:
(Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Hans, Olaf, Pabbie, Bulda, Queen Iduna, Oaken  +  Young Elsa and Young Anna)

1.  If cast for a major soloist, students need to find time over the summer to work on their solos individually on their own.

2.  All students who have any SOLOS will be asked to fill out a google form for summer conflicts immediately after casting so have your summer family calendars ready to note any conflicts.   Summer rehearsal dates will be finalized the week after Auditions and music will be handed out on the first day.

3.  Students need to commit to 4 REQUIRED summer rehearsals.  YOU CANNOT MISS THEM!  In the past, too many students were careless in meeting for these rehearsals and therefore were not solid in the memorization.  Fitz is too busy in the fall to teach you this music because you did not take the summer rehearsal time seriously!

4.  All music will be performed from memory to all the directors on Monday, August 24 @ 1pm.   Solid, with confidence!

5.  Students interested in a lead solo must audition individually from prepared music excerpts of the roles.  The music will not be taught during audition time; please prepare on your own by playing the notes and/or finding recordings on the Internet.  Your musical audition will need to show familiarity with the song and characterization in singing it...the more confident you are in your singing, the more likely you will be noticed for the part.

6.  Students may audition for ONLY two possible parts…that does not mean you won’t be considered for other leads.

7.  As always, musical solos will be cast on strong singing and dance and a confident stage presence...and NOT on seniority.

8.  Use the links below for the The Prepared Music excerpts:

Female Solo Leads Audition Music

Male Solo Leads Audition Music

Young Elsa and Young Anna Audition Music

Musical Summary of Frozen:

Disney's newest musical, Frozen, will be performed Pella Christian High School's stage this fall, 2026.  It premiered on Broadway in 2018, became available to High schools in 2025 and will be only the fourth High School in Iowa to perform the Musical!  Nominated for three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this production is sure to be a delight for children and families alike.  

"Expanding on the 2013 film with 12 new songs, Frozen follows sisters Elsa and Anna in the kingdom of Arendelle. When Elsa’s ice magic accidentally injures Anna, the King and Queen seek help for their daughter from Pabbie and Bulda, leaders of the mystical Hidden Folk. Years later, at Elsa’s coronation, Anna quickly falls for the charming Prince Hans, who later reveals his villainous side. After Elsa’s powers trap the kingdom in eternal winter, she flees to the mountains, prompting Anna to set out on a rescue mission alongside Kristoff, Sven, Olaf, and Oaken. When a confrontation leaves Anna’s heart freezing, she learns only an 'act of true love' can save her. Ultimately, Anna’s selfless sacrifice to protect Elsa thaws her own heart, teaching Elsa that love is the key to controlling her powers.

Popular musical numbers include “Let It Go", “For the First Time in Forever”, “Colder by the Minute”, "Love Is An Open Door”, and “Hygge”.

Cast Expectations:

Should you be cast, the following expectations would be asked of you:

1.  The actual rehearsal time is about two months this fall for most people. Because most of the time is limited, your presence at all rehearsals is mandatory.  No exceptions!  A specific rehearsal schedule will come out after the show is cast.

2.  Once the Rehearsal Schedule is posted (mid-July), Cast Members will need to plan ahead for:  senior pictures, college visits (do them when no rehearsals are scheduled or in November), and ACT dates (plan early enough to find a date where there isn’t a conflict on a rehearsal Saturday).  You CANNOT miss rehearsals for these reasons!

3.  Family vacations, PASS and After-School Detentions are also NOT accepted excuses during rehearsals. 

4.  You cannot leave early during rehearsals (or arrive late), as we need to “see” what the stage looks like for each scene.  Besides, choreography is a mess when a partner is not there and reblocking a scene is a waste of other people’s time.  

5.  The first full rehearsal begins Tuesday, August 25 (from 3:30-9:00).  All songs/parts will be taught/memorized after school the first few days! 

6.  Choreography begins immediately following—after school and on Tuesday evenings, mostly in September.  Lines, Blocking for Leads, smaller dance songs, and music review will also work around this, in the afternoons until about 5:30.  Full Cast dance choreography will be Tuesday evenings.  Please reserve Saturday October 3 as one of our final choreography sessions/review! This Saturday is required; you just have to be there!  Meal provided!

7.  On Saturday, October 17 we will have our first full run through, probably beginning at noon with a long afternoon, as we may have to finish Tech in the morning.  It’s mandatory, you gotta be there.  You just have to.  Meal provided!

8.  Beginning on Monday, October 19, every rehearsal will be a ‘full run’ for the last week and a half. They will go from 5:00- 9:30.   C’mon, I need at least 6 days with the entire lot of you to make you look good, right?  

9.  Be aware that Friday evening’s performance is ALSO the second game of varsity football playoffs.

10.  Please be faithful in filling out the audition form, especially asking for conflicts and desired parts!  Any possible conflicts need to be discussed BEFORE auditions.

11. If there are parts you do not want, please also note that as well. Some only want certain parts; that is perfectly fine; we simply want to work with those who want the parts. The bottom line is, be prepared to “commit for whatever it takes.” 

12. Remember that there are always more good people than good parts available.  Because you didn’t get a “good” part doesn’t mean you aren’t good--we just ran out of parts.

Character Descriptions:

Men

Kristoff:        Lead (baritone; sings 4 solos); The rugged yet kind-hearted ice harvester who 
      helps Anna on her journey. His sarcastic exterior hides a big heart; Needs to  

                             be a strong commanding actor who can also switch voices for the reindeer 

                             dialogues.

Hans:         Lead (tenor; sings 3 solos);  Prince of the Southern Isles with a hidden agenda. He

                              is charming and handsome on one hand (needs to be an extrovert flirt with 

                              Anna) while on the other hand is a cold and cunning manipulator with the 

                              townspeople. 

Olaf:         Lead (tenor; sings 1 solo); A cheerful talking snowman brought to life by Elsa’s 

                              magic.  Needs high-energy acting with physical comedy skills, and the ability 

                              to embody pure, childlike innocence. Must be able to  manipulate an Olaf 

                              puppet  (will consider Either Gender for this role)

Pabbie:         Supporting (baritone; sings 3 solos); Patriarch of the Hidden Folk mystical 

                              creatures; along with Bulda, these ‘parental figures’ want what's best for 

                              Kristoff. Needs high energy with expressive arms and body movement to 

                              convey the mystical. 

Sven:   Supporting (non speaking/singing); Kristoff’s loyal reindeer companion; must be 

                              able to master the "logistics" of the puppet, using hand-driven levers to 

                              control Sven's ears and eyes; must convey all personality entirely through 

                              movement.   (Will Consider Either Gender for this Role)

King Aggnar:  Featured (baritone; sings a few lines in 2 duets); A warm-hearted ruler of 

                              Arendelle who is committed to protecting both his family and the 

                              Townspeople from his eldest daughter's powers 

Oaken:           Featured (baritone; sings 1 large solo); A cheerful and comedic shopkeeper 

                               known for his catchphrase ‘You-who’; must possess an infectious, bubbly 

                               personality; Needs to be over-extraverted and be able to improv his 

                               movements 

Wesselton:   Featured (no solos); A pompous Duke with a clear inferiority complex; a 

                                comedic role for an actor with excellent comic timing and no fear of making

                                a total fool of himself for our entertainment.

6 more to be in the Ensemble as 2 of Wesselton’s Lakeys, a Bishop, and the Townspeople 

Women

Elsa:           Lead (mezzo-soprano; sings 6 solos);  Crown princess of Arendelle with magical 

                                ice powers. a fearful character who evolves into a strong, confident leader.  

                                Needs to be a strong confident actress who commands the stage.  This is a 

                                physically and vocally demanding role for a strong musical theatre belter

Anna:           Lead (soprano; sings 6 solos);  Her courageous and optimistic younger sister  

                                determined to save the kingdom. Spunky, joyful, and charming, she needs 

                                to be able to show a fun playfulness on the stage with great comedic 

                                timing.   This is a physically and vocally demanding role for a strong musical 

                                theatre belter

Olaf:           Lead (alto; sings 1 solo)  A cheerful talking snowman brought to life by Elsa’s 

                                magic.  Needs high-energy acting with physical comedy skills, and the ability

                                to embody pure, childlike innocence. Must be able to  manipulate an Olaf 

                                puppet  (will consider Either Gender for this role)

Bulda:           Supporting (mezzo-soprano; sings 2 solos); Matriarch of the Hidden Folk 

                                mystical creatures; along with Pabbie, these ‘parental figures’ want the best

                                for Kristoff. Needs high energy w/ expressive arms/body movement to 

                                convey the mystical.

Queen Iduna:  Supporting (mezzo-soprano; sings a few lines in 3 duets); A kind queen who is a

                                daughter of the Northern Nomads, she can communicate with the 

                                Hidden Folk; strong and compassionate mother; must be able to chant/sing

                                at the start of one solo)  

Sven:             Supporting (non speaking/singing); Kristoff’s loyal reindeer companion.  must 

                                be able to master the "logistics" of the puppet, using hand-driven levers to 

                                control Sven's ears and eyes; must convey all personality entirely through 

                                movement.  (Will Consider Either Gender for this Role)

Young Elsa:     will be played by a 5th or 6th grader; (3 solos); obedient daughter with 

                                magical powers 

Young Anna:    will be played by a 5th or 6th grader; (3 solos); funloving troublemaker who 

                                loves her sister’s magic

Featured Ensemble will include a select group of 8 (to join 8 guys) who will be the Hidden   

Folk (3 songs), Oaken’s sauna friends (1 song), and the tango dancers in addition to all the

ensemble numbers.

Ensemble will include 12 more to be in the Ensemble as 2 maids, 2 Page Banners, and the Townspeople of Arrendale.

We also need to fill the following positions ASAP: (PLEASE SEE MVP BEFORE AUDITIONS IF YOU ARE INTERESTED!)

1.  Student Director:  self-motivator who understands acting and can give character notes 

2.  Student Music Director:  self-motivator who understands music and runs the rehearsal track music 

3.  Dance Captain:  self motivator who takes charge in reviewing dance numbers as needed

4.  Production Coordinator:  self-motivator who oversees all technical crews and calls the show’s cues 

Audition Form   (Please print off, fill it out, and bring to Auditions)