Auditions for MIRACLE ON 34th STREET at Tyler Civic Theatre Center

Name: Auditions for MIRACLE ON 34th STREET at Tyler Civic Theatre Center
Start: 2024-10-14T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-14T22:00:00-05:00
Location: 400 Rose Park Dr, Tyler, TX, United States, Texas 75702

Schedule

Mon Oct 14 2024 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

400 Rose Park Dr, Tyler, TX, United States, Texas 75702 | Tyler, TX

WHAT'S THE PLAY ABOUT?
"This is a tale that we want to believe in, that creates a world we seem to desperately desire, free of the blatant commercialism that surrounds us, where love and decency and generosity of spirit are their own rewards. What we want Christmas to be all about, really." So writes the Santa Cruz Sentinel of this most heartwarming holiday story. By chance, Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, gets a job working as Santa for Macy's. Kris unleashes waves of good will 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.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
TCTC seeks male and female actors of all ethnicities, ages 18 to 60+,
WHAT ROLES ARE AVAILABLE?
DOCTOR PIERCE (Either) – physician at Maplewood Home
KRIS KRINGLE (Male) – Santa Claus
BAG LADY (Female) – at Thanksgiving Day parade
RICH PERSON (Either) – at Thanksgiving Day parade
SHELLHAMMER (Either) – Mrs. Walker’s assistant
DORIS WALKER (Female) – personnel manager at Macy’s
SUSAN WALKER (Female) – Doris’ daughter, aged 7
FRED GAYLEY (Male) – a lawyer, neighbor and friend to Doris and Susan
DRUNKEN SANTA (Male) – employee of Macy’s
MACY (Either) – owner and manager of Macy’s Department Store
SAWYER (Either) – Macy’s vocational guidance counselor
BLOOMINGDALE (Either) – owner and manager of Bloomingdale’s Department Store
JUDGE HARPER (Either) – of the New York State court
FINLEY (Either) – bailiff in Judge Harper’s court
MARA (Either) – prosecuting attorney
HALLORAN (Either) – Judge Harper’s political campaign manager
DUNCAN (Either) – antelope keeper at the Central Park Zoo
MARA JR. (Either) – prosecuting attorney’s child
AL & LOU (Either) – postal employees
ENSEMBLE (TEENAGERS, CHILDREN, ELVES, PARENTS, PEDESTRIANS, SHOPPERS, POSTAL BAGGERS, CAROLERS)
WHERE WILL AUDITIONS BE HELD?
All auditions and rehearsals will be in person at the Tyler Civic Theatre.
WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE FOR THE AUDITION?
Auditions for Miracle on 34th Street will be held by “cold reading,” so there’s nothing to prepare, but familiarity with the show can be helpful. The production staff is also asking that you come prepared to sing a Christmas Carol of your choice (if you’d like to be considered for a role as a caroler).
WHEN WILL REHEARSALS BE HELD?
The current plan is to rehearse 4 nights per week from 6:30-8:30 PM beginning October 21st. Adjustments may be made to the schedule according to the needs of the cast.
WHAT DATES WILL THE SHOW RUN?
Production dates are December 6-8 and December 12-15, 2024. This production also includes two daytime performances (at 9:45 AM on December 10th and 11th for local school groups.)
**Please bring any known scheduling conflicts to your audition. **
If you have any questions, please contact the theatre at 903-592-0561 or via email at [email protected].