‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS…
Book, Lyrics and Music by Bruce Craig Miller
Based on the Poem by and the Life of Clement C. Moore
PRESENTED BY: MCCC, Kelsey Players
DIRECTOR: Danielle Miller-Winrow
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Pat Masterson
CHOREOGRAPHER: Laura Ghaffoor
STAGE MANAGER: Tara Simonelli
Kelsey Theatre is committed to advancing an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We aim to foster an inclusive environment for people of all races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, creeds, socio-economic statuses, nationalities and abilities.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
The excitement and wonder of the long-awaited midnight visit by Santa Claus, made famous in Clement Moore’s beloved poem, is brought to life in a fun and enchanting musical perfect for even the littlest ones.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10am & 7pm
Saturday, December 6 at 1pm & 4pm
Sunday, December 7 at 1pm & 4pm
Monday, December 8 at 10am
There is a possibility of daytime performances Friday and Monday at 10am; These may be cancelled if not enough attendance.
AUDITION DATES & TIMES:
A great opportunity for the Whole Family perform together!!
Sunday, September 28 (12:30 pm - 5:00 pm)
Monday, September 29 (5:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Tuesday, September 30 (5:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Auditions will be held on the Mercer County Community College West Windsor Campus. MCCC is located at 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor NJ 08550
APPOINTMENTS AND QUESTIONS:
Follow this link to sign up for an audition appointment:
https://tinyurl.com/TWASaud2025
Questions? Email us at
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FAQ:
APPOINTMENTS WILL LAST: Approx. 45 minutes to 1 hour
REHEARSALS: Are expected to take place on weeknight evenings and at least one weekend rehearsal (Saturday or Sunday) each week throughout October and November.
Load-in to Kelsey Theatre is the evening of November 30th
You will be required to attend all tech week rehearsals on the evenings of December 1 through 4
AGE REQUIREMENTS: 7 years and older
ALL ROLES ARE NON-EQUITY and UNPAID
PREPARE:
Print & Fill in the Audition Form (can be found on the audition sign up page
https://tinyurl.com/TWASaud2025)
Bring Audition Form, Resume & Photo to your appointment.
Sing one verse of a Christmas Carol
Be prepared to move
Readings will be issued at the audition from the script:
o Click Link to see the some of the sides can be found on audition sign up page:
https://tinyurl.com/TWASaud2025
SEEKING:
Roles are open to performers of all races, gender identities, sexual orientations, body types) and abilities.
Ages 7 and up.
All roles are Non-Equity, unpaid
Roles include Clement Moore, Clement Moore’s children, adult townspeople for character roles, narrators and dancers.
The roles of Eliza Moore and Mr. Kringle have been pre-cast
Clement Moore
Male, Approx.35-55
He is the writer of the classic poem "'Twas the Night Before Christmas…”
Warm, expressive, full of wonder, and a touch of theatrical flair. He brings the famous poem to life.
Required skills...strong memorization, storytelling ability, a strong stage presence, clear diction, comfortable with improvisation and audience engagement.
Singing and dancing is a plus.
Eliza Moore - this part has been pre-cast
Mr. Kringle - this part has been pre-cast
Two children to play Clement’s children (Charity/ Christopher or Margaret/ William)
Between the ages of 8 – 13 years of age
Can be any gender
Must sing, dance and act
Possibility of double casting the roles
Three Merchants
Adults - comic, must sing
Can be any gender
Sellers in the Market Square who sing
Ensemble / Narrators / Neighbors / Families
Between the ages of 7 - 99+
Must sing and various speaking roles available
The perfect show for the whole family to be envolved...
Dancers
Between the ages of 9 – 18 years of age - Broadway style, tap, ballet, jazz.
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