Casting Call: Miracle on 34th Street

Kelsey Theatre is seeking actors for a musical version of one of the best-loved Christmas movies of all time.

M&M Stage Productions will hold auditions for "Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical" from 1-5 p.m. Sept. 13-14. Auditionees should prepare 32 bars of a standard musical theater song, wear comfortable clothes for light dancing, and bring an updated picture and resume. There will be readings from script.

Single mother Doris Walker doesn't want her 6-year-old daughter Susan's head filled with romantic notions. Their neighbor Fred Gailey tries to woo Doris by charming Susan and taking her to see Santa Claus at Macy's, Doris is not impressed, but Macy's Santa may in fact be the real Kris Kringle, and a wave of love spreads across New York City that melts even the most cynical hearts.

To schedule an audition, write to auditions@mandmstage.com. All roles are open. The show is directed by Mike Steele.

Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 21-30.

Character List

Kris Kringle	Baritone, in his 50-70s	Kind old man who believes he is Santa Claus.
Doris Walker	Mezzo, 25-40 years old	Special events coordinator at Macy's. Single mother.
Susan Walker	Soprano, 6-9 years old	Daughter of Doris, wise beyond her years with a natural curiosity.
Fred Gaily	Baritone, 25-40 years old	Neighbor and friend of Doris and Susan. Attorney.
Mr. Shellhammer	Baritone, 25-70 years old	Manager of Macy's Toy Department. Assistant of Doris.
Mr. Sawyer	Baritone, 40-75 years old	Macy's psychologist
Mr. Gimbel	Baritone, 40-75 years old	Owner of Gimbel's Department Store
Newsboy	Alto, 7-16 years old	Sells paper about the trial
Mr. Macy	40-70 years old	Tycoon who is very concerned with public opinion and publicity
Judge Henry Harper	30-60 years old	Knows his civic duty
Thomas Mara	30-60 years old	Prosecuting Attorney
Charlie Halloran	30-60 years old	Judge Harper's political adviser
Drunken Santa	18-75 years old	Former Santa for Macy's
Mabel	18-60 years old	Employed by Macy's to be Santa's elf
Becca	7-12 years old	Child who meets Kris Kringle at Macy's
Mother 1	30-40 years old	Becca's mother
Mother 2	20-30 years old	A pleased customer
Violet	7-10 years old	A deaf girl whom Kris signs to
Mother 3	20-60 years old	Violet's mother
Mother 4	20-60 years old	A pleased customer
Dr. Pierce	30-60 years old	Kris's former physician
Thomas Mara Jr	7-12 years old	Thomas Mara's son

There also will be many ensemble parts of all ages, including customers, choir, parents and pedestrians. Parts may be speaking or nonspeaking.