\nIf you are unavailable for the in-person date\, please contact the Artistic Team at \;
\;to make alternate arrangements.
\n \; \; \;* VIDEO auditions accepted until Sunday\, August 24\, 2024.
\n(all actors must submit form - including headshots\, resumes\, and video file or link if needed)
\;Sunday\, August 25 th 3-6 pm. Sides will be provided.
How to Prepare: \; \; 1&ndash\;2-minute contemporary monologue (comedic or dramatic)
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Rehearsals: \; \;Table read will be September 17th. Staging rehearsals will begin shortly after depending on cast conflicts. \; \; \; \;
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\nTech Rehearsals: \; \;Will be November 9th and 10th\, \;12pm to 9pm.
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\nDress Rehearsals: \; \; Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday - November 12th thru 14th\, \;6 -11pm.
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\nProduction Dates: \; \;November 15th thru December 8th. Friday and Saturday night curtain is 7:30pm and Sunday matinee curtain is at 2:30 pm.
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\nCompensation: \; \;All actors are offered a stipend.
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\nAbout the Play: \; \; "\;Adapted by the Mountain Community Theater from Valentine Davies'\; novel and inspired by the classic 1947 film\, this enchanting play brings to life the story of Kris Kringle\, a white- bearded gentleman who claims to be the real Santa Claus. Through his charm and sincerity\, Kris performs a remarkable feat\, proving to Doris\, a skeptical single mother\, her serious young daughter Susan\, and the entire city of New York that Santa is indeed real. With a vibrant cast of characters and a heartwarming narrative\, this play transports audiences back to the true spirit of Christmas\, reminding us all of the magic and wonder of the holiday season.
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\nTime and Place: \; \; 1940&rsquo\;s New York City..
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\nCharacters:
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\nKris Kringle
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40+ years Kind gentle kind demeanor. Willing to grow a beard
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\nDoris Walker \;
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Late 20'\;s early 30'\;s Seems very put together and in control but very guarded
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\nSusan Walker
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7-10 years Precocious\, sweet\, and guarded
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\nFred Gayley \;
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35-45 years Doris\; neighbor strong masculine presence but gentle soul
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\nMrs. "\;Shelly"\; Shellhammer \;
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30+ years Doris\; assistant/friend maybe slightly older A little quirky
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\nDr. Pierce \;
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30+ years Maplewood Physician gentle and kind
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\nJudge Henry Harper \;
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40+ years Kindly NY State Judge
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\nMr. Houliran / Drunk Santa \;
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40+ years Seasoned campaign manager for Judge Harper
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\nMr. Sawyer \;
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30+ years Nervous fastidious - Macy'\;s vocational guidance counselor
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\nMr. Tom Mara\, DA
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30-45 years Serious about his job family man - Prosecuting Attorney
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\nMr. Macy / Caroler \;
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40+ year Larger than life blow hard. Singer
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\nMr. Gimble / Caroler \;
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40+ years Larger than life blow hard. Singer
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\nMrs. Mara / Rich Lady / Caroler \;
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late 20'\;s early 30'\;s DA'\;s wife\, Tommy'\;s mother a bit of a snob. Singer
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\nMother (Sharon) /Caroler \;
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late 20'\;s early 30'\;s Sharon'\;s mother Singer
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\nBag Lady / Mother (Johnny) \;
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late 20'\;s early 30'\;s Johnny'\;s mother exhausted with a dry sense of humor Singer
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\nMother (Maryke) / Caroler
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Mid-late 30'\;s \;Foster mother of Dutch girl Singer
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\nSharon / Caroler \;
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10 - 12 years Singer
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\nJohnny / Caroler \;
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10 - 12 years Singer
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Tommy Mara\, Jr. / Elf W \;
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10 - 12 years Singer
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\nBailiff Finley / Elf J / \;Photographer \;- 18+ years
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\nPostal Wkr / Elf Q / Photographer \; \;- 18+ years
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\nPostal Wkr / Elf Z \;- 18+ years
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\nZookeeper / Elf R \;- 18+ years - Antelope keeper Central Park Zoo
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