Audition Notice: Miracle on 34th Street
Summary: By chance, Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, gets a job working as Santa for Macy's. Kris unleashes waves of goodwill with Macy's customers and the commercial world of New York City by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for. Seen as deluded and dangerous by Macy's vocational counselor, who plots to have Kris shanghaied to Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital, Kris ends up in a court competency hearing. Especially at stake is one little girl's belief in Santa. In a dramatic decision, the court confirms Kris as the true Santa, allowing Susan and countless other children to experience the joy of childhood fantasy.
"Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois"
Child Audition Dates and Times: August 10th and 14th, 6:00 pm
Adult Audition Dates and Times: August 10th and 14th, 7:00 pm
Director Safiyyah Raja is looking for a cast for Miracle on 34th Street.
Adapted by Mountain Community Theater from the novel by Valentine Davies. Based on the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture, Miracle on 34th Street.
Any questions feel free to email
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Rehearsal Information: Rehearsals are on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday Evenings. Additional rehearsals may be added during tech week.
Performances: Nov. 21st, 22nd/ Dec.5th, 6th,7th,12th,13th, 14th
Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm.
Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm
Audition Information: Auditions will consist of reading sides from the Show. This is not the Musical production of Miracle on 34th Street. There will be some elements that involve singing Christmas carols. Please feel free to sing a snippet of your favorite holiday song. Singing is not a requirement to be cast in this production.
All adult actors working on this production must obtain PA child abuse and police clearance. They are available online and are free to volunteers.
Please see the cast descriptions below. All roles are open. Forge welcomes auditionees of any gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and ability level. Forge is committed to maintaining and further fostering an inclusive environment that embraces and encourages diversity across all aspects of our organization and throughout our community.
Character Breakdown:
Kris Kringle (50+): Kris has the warmth and gentleness of Santa Claus. He is whimsical and mischievous. All of his choices are made with clear and direct intent. His overly trusting nature puts him in challenging situations.
Dr Pierce- (35+): Current Physician at Maplewood Home. He is an advocate for Kris and a close friend. Must be able to have friendly banter with Kris.
Fred Gayley (35+): Friend and Neighbor of Doris and Susan Walker. He adores Susan and is in love with Doris. Fred must be playful, charming, and a pillar of support for Kris as his attorney.
Doris Walker (30+): Doris is Susan’s mother and Personnel Manager at Macy’s. She can be a bit cynical and jaded about love as a divorcee. She eventually warms up to the idea of holiday spirit and allows love back into her life.
Susan Walker (8-12 stage age 8): Susan has grown up with a realistic approach to things. She dreams of having a house of her own for Christmas. She must be smart yet still retain a childlike wonder.
Drunken Santa (50+) A hot mess hired to play santa
Macy (Any Gender 40+): Big boss and owner of Macy’s department store
Bloomingdale (Any Gender 40+): Big boss and owner of Bloomingdale’s department store
Sawyer (Any Gender ): Macy’s vocational guidance counselor. He is quite the character. He holds a company meeting to dispel the myth of Santa Claus. Hates absurd things
Shellhammer (Any Gender 20+): Doris’s assistant. This role requires physical comedy and a bit of sass.
Judge Harper (Any Gender 40+): Judge of the New York state court. No-nonsense type of person.
Halloran (Any Gender 40+): Judge Harper’s political campaign manager
Finley (Any Gender 20+): Bailiff in Judge Harper’s court
Mara (Any Gender 25+): prosecuting attorney
Duncan (Any Gender 20+): Antelope zoo keeper
Mara Jr. (Any Gender 7+): Attorney’s child
Al& Lou (Any Gender 18+): Postal employees
Elves (Any Gender, 16+): Fun, upbeat personalities. They are loyal to Kris Kringle.
Bag Lady (Any Age): Observer at Macys parade
Rich Person (Any Gender): Observer at Macy’s Parade
Teenagers (Any Gender 13-18)
Children (Any Gender, 7-12)
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