Auditions: Miracle on 34th Street
Calling all actors who keep Christmas with them all through the year, this is your time to shine!
Auditions for Miracle on 34th Street. A classic Christmas tale about the magic of Santa Clause and the miracles the holiday season can bring about!
August 28th and 30th from 7-9 PM and August 31st from 1-5 pm in 10 minute increments.
Callbacks will be held Wednesday September 4th from 7 – 9 PM
Rehearsals to begin: September 16th and will occur three times a week.
Performance: November 22, 2013 – November 30, 2013
Auditions and Rehearsals to be held at the Workshop Theatre Rehearsal Space.
Bay 10 415 60 Ave SE
Calgary, AB
Performances to take place at the Pumphouse Theatre
Please contact info@workshoptheatre.org to arrange an audition time. Please bring a recent headshot, acting resume and come prepared with a 1-2 minute memorized monologue to present.
Character List:
Kris Kringle- Santa Clause. Male. Kind, Compassionate, caring, witty, grandfatherly type. Real beard or ability to grow one is a plus but not necessary. 40 years or older.
Doctor Pierce- Kris Kringle’s kindly physician at the retirement home. Male or Female. 25- 70 years old. Intelligent, gentle, caring, compassionate
Doris Walker- Personnel Manager at Macy’s. Female. 25-40 years old. Confident, attractive, practical, motherly. Not afraid to speak her mind. A no-nonsense type of woman.
Shellhammer- Doris Walker’s personal assistant. Male or Female. 20-70 years old. Supportive, helps out whenever he/she can. Very job orientated
Susan Walker- Doris Walker’s daughter, Female, Age: 5-9. Has been raised by her mother to be very practical and does not tend to believe in the mystical or imaginary. Very polite child.
Fred Gayley- a lawyer, neighbor and friend to Doris and Susan. Male, Age 25-40 years old.
Attractive, caring, and compassionate is romantically interested in Doris. Believes all things are possible. Defends Kris in court
Macy- Owner and Manager of Macy’s Department Store. Male or Female. 30-70 years old. Business-person, confident, decisive
Sawyer- Macy’s vocational guidance counselor. Male or Female. Age 30-70 years. Bitter, sneaky, does not believe in fairy tales, no sense of humor, overall mean spirited.
Homeless Person- Homeless person at Thanksgiving day parade. Male or Female. 16-100 years old. Kind and positive attitude. See’s the best in everything.
Rich Person- Rich person at Thanksgiving day parade. Male or Female. 16-100 years old. Snotty attitude, looks down on others.
Drunken Santa- An intoxicated employee of Macy’s. Male or Female. 25-70 years old. Joyful, yet very drunk.
Bloomingdale- Owner and manager of Bloomingdales Department Store. Male or Female. 30-70 years old. Business-person, confident, decisive.
Judge Harper- Judge at Kris Kringle’s Trial, also is running for mayor. Male or Female. 30-70 years old. Logical, intelligent, fair, commanding.
Finley- bailiff in Judge Harpers Court. Male or Female. 30-70 years old.
Mara- Prosecuting attorney. Goes up against Kris and Fred in Court. Male or Female . 25-40 years old. Short tempered, confident, snappy, logical.
Halloran- Judge Harper’s political campaign manager. Male or Female. 30-70 years old. Wants Judge
Harper to win the election. Very conservative, does not like taking risks.
Duncan- Antelope keeper at the central park zoo. Kris stays at his place for a couple of nights when he needs a place to sleep. Male or Female. Any age over 18. Friendly.
Mara Jr. – Prosecuting Attorney’s child. Boy or Girl. 5-10 years old. Innocent and truthful.
Al & Lou- Postal Employee’s. Male or female, any age over 18.
Teenagers x3
Children x 3 – One who can speak Dutch
Elves x4-8. Some dance/musical experience would be preferred as there is potential in the play for a short/simple elf dance number.
For more information on Workshop Theatre visit the website www.workshoptheatre.org or visit our blog at workshoptheatre.wordpress.com
Auditions for Miracle on 34th Street. A classic Christmas tale about the magic of Santa Clause and the miracles the holiday season can bring about!
August 28th and 30th from 7-9 PM and August 31st from 1-5 pm in 10 minute increments.
Callbacks will be held Wednesday September 4th from 7 – 9 PM
Rehearsals to begin: September 16th and will occur three times a week.
Performance: November 22, 2013 – November 30, 2013
Auditions and Rehearsals to be held at the Workshop Theatre Rehearsal Space.
Bay 10 415 60 Ave SE
Calgary, AB
Performances to take place at the Pumphouse Theatre
Please contact info@workshoptheatre.org to arrange an audition time. Please bring a recent headshot, acting resume and come prepared with a 1-2 minute memorized monologue to present.
Character List:
Kris Kringle- Santa Clause. Male. Kind, Compassionate, caring, witty, grandfatherly type. Real beard or ability to grow one is a plus but not necessary. 40 years or older.
Doctor Pierce- Kris Kringle’s kindly physician at the retirement home. Male or Female. 25- 70 years old. Intelligent, gentle, caring, compassionate
Doris Walker- Personnel Manager at Macy’s. Female. 25-40 years old. Confident, attractive, practical, motherly. Not afraid to speak her mind. A no-nonsense type of woman.
Shellhammer- Doris Walker’s personal assistant. Male or Female. 20-70 years old. Supportive, helps out whenever he/she can. Very job orientated
Susan Walker- Doris Walker’s daughter, Female, Age: 5-9. Has been raised by her mother to be very practical and does not tend to believe in the mystical or imaginary. Very polite child.
Fred Gayley- a lawyer, neighbor and friend to Doris and Susan. Male, Age 25-40 years old.
Attractive, caring, and compassionate is romantically interested in Doris. Believes all things are possible. Defends Kris in court
Macy- Owner and Manager of Macy’s Department Store. Male or Female. 30-70 years old. Business-person, confident, decisive
Sawyer- Macy’s vocational guidance counselor. Male or Female. Age 30-70 years. Bitter, sneaky, does not believe in fairy tales, no sense of humor, overall mean spirited.
Homeless Person- Homeless person at Thanksgiving day parade. Male or Female. 16-100 years old. Kind and positive attitude. See’s the best in everything.
Rich Person- Rich person at Thanksgiving day parade. Male or Female. 16-100 years old. Snotty attitude, looks down on others.
Drunken Santa- An intoxicated employee of Macy’s. Male or Female. 25-70 years old. Joyful, yet very drunk.
Bloomingdale- Owner and manager of Bloomingdales Department Store. Male or Female. 30-70 years old. Business-person, confident, decisive.
Judge Harper- Judge at Kris Kringle’s Trial, also is running for mayor. Male or Female. 30-70 years old. Logical, intelligent, fair, commanding.
Finley- bailiff in Judge Harpers Court. Male or Female. 30-70 years old.
Mara- Prosecuting attorney. Goes up against Kris and Fred in Court. Male or Female . 25-40 years old. Short tempered, confident, snappy, logical.
Halloran- Judge Harper’s political campaign manager. Male or Female. 30-70 years old. Wants Judge
Harper to win the election. Very conservative, does not like taking risks.
Duncan- Antelope keeper at the central park zoo. Kris stays at his place for a couple of nights when he needs a place to sleep. Male or Female. Any age over 18. Friendly.
Mara Jr. – Prosecuting Attorney’s child. Boy or Girl. 5-10 years old. Innocent and truthful.
Al & Lou- Postal Employee’s. Male or female, any age over 18.
Teenagers x3
Children x 3 – One who can speak Dutch
Elves x4-8. Some dance/musical experience would be preferred as there is potential in the play for a short/simple elf dance number.
For more information on Workshop Theatre visit the website www.workshoptheatre.org or visit our blog at workshoptheatre.wordpress.com
