Saturday, September 5, 2015

Casting Call: 'Miracle on 34th Street'

Miracle on 34th Street LogoSomerset Valley Players will hold auditions for "Miracle on 34th Street."


Auditions will be held at the theater on Sep. 13 and 16 at 7 pm. Readings will be from the script. Singers are needed as carolers. There will be a large ensemble with many doubled roles and all cast members (adults and children) will be offered speaking roles.



Little Susan doesn't believe in Santa Claus. But over the course of this classic story, a Macy's Santa brings the joyous spirit of Christmas to New York City. His gentle and noble spirit converts even the deepest cynics into true believers of miracles.



Roles are:

Doris Walker 30s; Personnel mgr at Macy's
Susan Walker 8-10; Doris' daughter
Fred Gayley 30's-40's; Doris' neighbor and friend
Kris Kringle 50's+; Santa Claus
Elves (6) teenagers; Santa's helpers
Dr. Pierce adult; Kris' physician
Shellhammer adult; Doris' assistant
Sawyer adult; Macy's vocational counselor
Macy adult; Owner of Macy's
Bloomingdale adult; Owner of Bloomingdale's
Judge Harper adult; of the NY State court
Finley adult; Bailiff
Mara adult; Prosecuting attorney
Andy/Annie Mara 8-10; Mara's child
Extensive Ensemble will include many double roles. All cast members will be offered a speaking role. Includes children to see Santa, parents, shoppers, pedestrians, courtroom observers , and carolers, who will be singing between scenes.
Halloran Judge Harper's campagn manager
Duncan Antelope keeper at the zoo
Al/Alice and Lou/Louise Postal employees
Bag Lady At Thanksgiving parade
Rich Person At Thanksgiving parade
Drunken Santa Macy's employee
Contact director Emily Windus via email emilywindus@gmail.com for answers to any questions. For further information call 908.369.7469

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