Adapted by Mountain community Theater from the novel by Valentine Davies. Based upon the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture Miracle on 34th Street.
Audition Information:
Saturday October 4, 3pm to 6:30pm
Call Backs Sunday October 5 at 7pm
Auditions will be held at the Pearl Theater at 14803 Park Almeda, Houston, TX 77047.
Pearland Theater Guild is auditioning for upcoming show: Miracle on 34th St on October 4th from 3PM-6:30PM. The director is Jonathan Gonzalez. We are looking for a diverse cast of all ages. The play is set in NYC in the mid 1950's and actors should have a good sense of pace and crisp vocal diction. All ethnicities welcome. Please be familiar with the story. I recommend looking at the original film and NOT the remake for inspiration. Sides will be available at the theater.
We will have callbacks Oct 5th from 7PM to 10PM.
Rehearsals will be Monday-Thursdays and a few Saturdays . We will have our first readthrough on Monday, Oct 20th at 7PM. Principals may be called in on some Mondays-Wednesdays before that.
Cast Breakdown:
(There will be 20-25 in the cast; please note that many actors may be cast in several roles)
Speaking Roles:
3 Adult Males (all ages)
2 Adult Females (all ages)
14 Adult Men or Women (all ages) many roles will be double cast)
1 Female Child (should look 7 or 8, can be older)
Additional Roles (Speaking, Non-Speaking, Singing):
4 – 10 teens and children (age 10+)
Adult extras (various ages)
Character Breakdown
KRIS KRINGLE: Male (40s – 60s)
He is Santa Claus. Likeable, firm, caring. Loves children.
FRED GAYLEY: Male (20s – 40s)
Friend/Neighbor to Doris and Susan; Lawyer; Kringle's defense attorney; all around good guy
DORIS WALKER: Female (20s – 40s)
Personnel Manager at Macy's; Susan's mother; all work, no play. Making it in a 50's man's world
SUSAN WALKER: Female Child (Looks 7 -9, can be older)
Doris' daughter. Precocious. She doesn't believe at first but needs to find the joyous child from within. Needs big range!
SHELLHAMMER: Adult Male or Female (any age)
Assistant to Doris. Friendly, efficient. People pleaser
JUDGE HARPER: Adult Male or Female (30+)
Presides over Kringle's hearing; Judicial; likeable; a bit political.
DR. PIERCE: Adult Male or Female (any age)
Physician at Maplewood Home; warm, caring.
SAWYER: Adult Male or Female (any age)
Macy's vocational guidance counselor; ridiculous, scheming, social climbing (Think Randall in "Monster's inc")
MARA: Adult Male or Female (any age)
Prosecuting attorney; somewhat jaded, cold; sticks to the letter of the law.
HALLORAN: Adult Male or Female (any age)
Judge Harper's political campaign manager. Good ole Boy or girl
FINLEY: Adult Male or Female (any age)
Bailiff in Judge Harper's court. Strong silent type
MACY: Adult Male (30+)
Owner and manager of Macy's Department Store. Exudes power and bluster
BLOOMINGDALE: Adult Male (30+)
Owner and manager of Bloomingdale's Department Store. A good compliment/contrast to Macy needed
ELVES: Teens (and possibly some children age 10+ (double cast with other roles)
The Elves are in every scene. They will guide the show, filling scene breaks, changing scenery, singing carols (lots of possibilities!), etc. There is also a special "Elf Theatre" presentation at Macy's (might be a short sketch,a musical production, dance, etc.), which will spotlight The Elves and their talents. Singing ability is not required, but is a plus!
CHILDREN: Ages 10 – 12
There are several roles for children who talk to Santa. All of these roles are in Act I, with the exception of one. Many of these children can appear as extras in other scenes.
ADDITIONAL ROLES (Likely to be double cast):
Drunk Santa, Duncan (Zookeeper), Postal Workers, Children and Parents who visit Santa, Pedestrians, Photographers, Courtroom Crowd, Parade Workers, Carolers
Audition Requirements:
Prepare to read from the script and sing a simple carol (if asked)
Provide a headshot and resume if available or copy of a recent photo.
Children/Teens: Perform a one-minute monologue (memorization is not required, but strongly recommended, especially by Teens); Teens must sing one verse of "We Wish You A Merry Christmas," or "Jingle Bells"), to give an idea of vocal range.
Children may sing, but it is not required.
IF YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ELF THEATER-Please feel free to show off any talent you may have-dancing, singing silly acts, juggling impressions, unicycling, etc...remember we are in the 1950's! No disco, Macarena or Hip-Hop! :-)
Show dates:
Fri 12/5, 8pm
Sat 12/6 8pm
Sun 12/7 3pm
Thu 12/11 7:30
Fri 12/12 8pm
Sat 12/13 8pm
Sun 12/14 3pm
Thu 12/18 7:30
Fri 12/19 8pm
Sat 12/20 8pm
Sun 12/21 3pm
These are non-paying roles. We look forward to seeing everyone!
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/297511097100242/
Website: http://pearl-theater.com/index.php/season/auditions/140-miracle-on-34th-street-auditions
Please call (713) 340-2540 with any questions.
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