Rehearsals:  Table read will be September 17th. Staging rehearsals will begin shortly after depending on cast conflicts.        

Tech Rehearsals:  Will be November 9th and 10th,  12pm to 9pm.

Dress Rehearsals:   Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday - November 12th thru 14th,  6 -11pm.

Production Dates:  November 15th thru December 8th. Friday and Saturday night curtain is 7:30pm and Sunday matinee curtain is at 2:30 pm.

Compensation:  All actors are offered a stipend.

About 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.

Time and Place:   1940’s New York City..

Characters:

Kris Kringle

40+ years Kind gentle kind demeanor. Willing to grow a beard

Doris Walker 

Late 20's early 30's Seems very put together and in control but very guarded

Susan Walker

7-10 years Precocious, sweet, and guarded

Fred Gayley 

35-45 years Doris; neighbor strong masculine presence but gentle soul

Mrs. "Shelly" Shellhammer 

30+ years Doris; assistant/friend maybe slightly older A little quirky

Dr. Pierce 

30+ years Maplewood Physician gentle and kind

Judge Henry Harper 

40+ years Kindly NY State Judge

Mr. Houliran / Drunk Santa 

40+ years Seasoned campaign manager for Judge Harper

Mr. Sawyer 

30+ years Nervous fastidious - Macy's vocational guidance counselor

Mr. Tom Mara, DA

30-45 years Serious about his job family man - Prosecuting Attorney

Mr. Macy / Caroler 

40+ year Larger than life blow hard. Singer

Mr. Gimble / Caroler 

40+ years Larger than life blow hard. Singer

Mrs. Mara / Rich Lady / Caroler 

late 20's early 30's DA's wife, Tommy's mother a bit of a snob. Singer

Mother (Sharon) /Caroler 

late 20's early 30's Sharon's mother Singer

Bag Lady / Mother (Johnny) 

late 20's early 30's Johnny's mother exhausted with a dry sense of humor Singer

Mother (Maryke) / Caroler

Mid-late 30's  Foster mother of Dutch girl Singer

Sharon / Caroler 

10 - 12 years Singer

Johnny / Caroler 

10 - 12 years Singer
 

Tommy Mara, Jr. / Elf W 

10 - 12 years Singer

Bailiff Finley / Elf J /  Photographer - 18+ years

Postal Wkr / Elf Q / Photographer  - 18+ years

Postal Wkr / Elf Z - 18+ years

Zookeeper / Elf R - 18+ years - Antelope keeper Central Park Zoo