Audition for Shows in Omaha, NE at the Omaha Community Playhouse

A Charlie Brown Christmas

December 4 – December 20, 2026

Omaha Community Playhouse is excited to announce auditions for A Charlie Brown Christmas, based on the beloved television special by Charles M. Schulz, Bill Melendez, and Lee Mendelson.

Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the entire Peanuts gang as they discover the true meaning of Christmas in this heartwarming holiday classic.

Co-Director: Vincent Orduna

Co-Director: Adam Clayton

Music Director: Kyle Thomas

Stage Manager: Melissa Linn

Company Manager: Eric Potter

Audition Information

AUDITION DATES:
Sunday, September 13^th 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Monday, September 14th 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday, September 19^th Callbacks (by invitation only)

Location: Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132

Please Note: All roles will be played by adults 16 years of age or older only.

What to Prepare

A one-minute comedic monologue. (We will also have selections from the show available)
A verse and a chorus of any classic christmas carol or song.

Production Information

Rehearsals Begin: Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026

Production Dates: December 4 – 20, 2026

Performances: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., plus two performances on Sundays at 2:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. Dinner is provided to the cast between shows on Sundays.

Actors are called to the theatre one hour before curtain.

Character Breakdown

Character Breakdown:

Charlie Brown

The earnest, thoughtful leader of the Peanuts gang. He struggles with self-doubt but ultimately discovers the true spirit of Christmas.

Lucy Van Pelt

Confident, bossy, and outspoken. Lucy is directing the Christmas play and isn’t shy about sharing her opinions.

Linus Van Pelt

Lucy’s younger brother. Intelligent, gentle, and wise beyond his years. Delivers the story’s most important message.

Sally Brown

Charlie Brown’s energetic younger sister. Funny, dramatic, and excited about Christmas.

Snoopy

Charlie Brown’s imaginative beagle. Playful, expressive, and full of personality. Strong physical comedy and movement skills helpful.

Schroeder

*This role has already been cast

Violet

A member of the Peanuts gang. Occasionally critical of Charlie Brown but participates enthusiastically in the Christmas festivities.

Frieda

Known for her naturally curly hair and strong personality.

Shermy

One of Charlie Brown’s friends and a member of the Christmas play cast.

Pig-Pen

Good-natured despite always being surrounded by a cloud of dust.

Audition Sign-up

To sign up for an audition time, please complete our online form.

*Please fill out the Audition Sign-Up Form using a desktop computer- we cannot guarantee receipt of submissions through a mobile device.

Auditions Sign-Up Form

Sign up for your time slot early as auditions are on a first-come, first-served basis. Once all spots have been reserved, we cannot guarantee you’ll be seen. If unable to attend the above dates, send a video audition or request a spot on our waitlist by emailing epotter@omahaplayhouse.com.

Additional Information

Roles are available for performers of all backgrounds and experience levels.
Rehearsals will begin in November and primarily take place during evenings and weekends.

Video Audition:

For those who are unable to attend auditions in person, we are accepting video submissions. Please fill out the audition form and select ‘Video Audition.’ Send a link to your video on any popular video hosting site (YouTube, Vimeo, Etc) to epotter@omahaplayhouse.com. The deadline for video submissions is Monday, September 14 at noon.

We welcome video audition submissions from anyone interested in being considered for an Omaha Community Playhouse production. As a community theater, our casts are made up of members of the Omaha community, and participation typically requires being available locally for rehearsals and performances. Please note that Omaha Community Playhouse does not provide housing, travel assistance, or relocation support for performers. While we are happy to review video submissions, casting decisions are based on the needs of each production and an actor’s ability to participate fully in the rehearsal and performance process.

Accommodations:

We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming audition environment for all. If you require any accommodations or have specific requests to support your participation in auditions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the above email in advance. We are happy to work with you to ensure you feel comfortable, prepared, and able to do your best work.

For questions, please contact: Eric Potter at epotter@omahaplayhouse.com

Through upholding high ethical standards, demonstrating respect for all and consciously working to provide diverse representation, OCP is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment in which all community members feel a sense of belonging and does not discriminate in casting practices on the basis of an individual’s ethnicity, age, gender, physical and cognitive ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, country of origin or other factors. Omaha Community Playhouse is committed to diverse and inclusive casting.

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