Audition Notice:

Miracle On 34th Street

Company & Audition Venue:   The Wimberley Players, 450 Old Kyle Rd. Wimberley TX. 78676

 

Directed by:  Karin Cunningham

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Audition Dates: 
* Friday, August 23 rd 7-9 pm
* Saturday, August 24 th 2-4 pm
* VIDEO auditions accepted until Saturday, August 24, 2024.
If you are unavailable for the in-person date, please contact the Artistic Team at artistic@wimberleyplayers.org to make alternate arrangements.

 

Appointment Form (click link):   https://forms.gle/wxnRHPox31eRs5ja9

(all actors must submit form - including headshots, resumes, and video file or link if needed)

 

Callbacks (if needed):  Sunday, August 25 th 3-6 pm. Sides will be provided.

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How to Prepare:   1–2-minute contemporary monologue (comedic or dramatic)

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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.

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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: 

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

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

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Susan Walker - 7-10 years Precocious, sweet, and guarded

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

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Mrs. "Shelly" Shellhammer - 30+ years Doris; assistant/friend maybe slightly older A little quirky

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Dr. Pierce - 30+ years Maplewood Physician gentle and kind

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Judge Henry Harper - 40+ years Kindly NY State Judge

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Mr. Houliran / Drunk Santa - 40+ years Seasoned campaign manager for Judge Harper

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

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Mr. Tom Mara, DA -  30-45 years Serious about his job family man - Prosecuting Attorney

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Mr. Macy / Caroler -  40+ year Larger than life blow hard. Singer

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Mr. Gimble / Caroler -  40+ years Larger than life blow hard. Singer

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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

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Bag Lady / Mother (Johnny) - late 20's early 30's Johnny's mother exhausted with a dry sense of humor
Singer

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Mother (Maryke) / Caroler -  Mid-late 30's  Foster mother of Dutch girl Singer

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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

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