The Arctic Playhouse announce auditions for their next production of
Miracle on 34th Street, Musical Radio Show
Directed by Ida Zecco Stage Manager Vicki Yates
Show dates:
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: December 2, 3, 4, 9, 20, 22, 16, 17, 18 – 7:30 PM
Sunday: December 5, 12, 19 – 2:00 PM
Audition Dates:
Wednesday, September 15, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday, September 17, 6:00 – 8:30 PM
at
The Arctic Playhouse
1249 Main Street, West Warwick, RI
Synopsis:
When a department store Santa claims he’s the real Kris Kringle, his case gets taken all the way to the Supreme Court, and a little girl’s belief makes the difference in the ‘miracle.’ With live Foley effects and a score of holiday carols, Miracle on 34th Street is a beloved musical that will melt even the most cynical of hearts.
Setting: A radio studio in NYC, circa 1947, then NYC, same.
Actors interested in auditioning should bring a resume with photo. Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Prepare to sing a song of your choice, a capella, with 16+ bars of music in the range suggested for the role.
Looking for strong, passionate actors, and ethnicities are encouraged to audition. Would prefer a diverse cast. The Arctic Playhouse stands firm on the fact that strong actors with strong direction can play a role,no matter what their type, look, or ethnicity. Those interested should bring a resume with photo. Auditions will consist of readings from the script.
Cast:
Kristofer Van Lisberg as Kris Kringle – Santa Claus. Non-singing.
Cordelia Ragsdale as Doris Walker – Macy’s public relations expert.
Gracie Demarco as Susan Walker – Her precocious daughter. (age 7 -9)
Grady Williams as Fred Gailey – Lawyer, looking for love and a miracle.
Wallace Ainsley as Male Character Actor – Various. Versatile.
Olivia Glatt as Female Character Actor – Various. Versatile.
Alex Mialdo as Foley Artist – Foley sounds, and serves as Announcer.
Boy – Tommy/Newspaper Boy (age 7 – 10)
Male Actor – age open
Casting Note: All actors except the two playing Kris and Susan play multiple roles. Quintet must be able to sing in tight harmony, example: “Manahattan Transfer” 40’s style music
Setting: A radio studio in NYC, circa 1947, then NYC, same.
