Auditions - Miracle on 34th Street The Play
AUDITIONS
for the Spencer Community Theatre production of
Miracle on 34th Street The Play
will be held Monday, October 10 and Tuesday, October 11, 2022
About Auditions (Where do I go? What do I do?)
When are auditions? Where do I go?
Auditions are October 10 & 11 at the Spencer Community Theatre: located at 518- 1st Ave. E. in Spencer. Doors open half an hour prior to stated audition time. Please note that it is not necessary to attend both audition dates; one or the other will suffice.
Auditions: 6:30 PM for Youth 8+, 7:00 PM for Adults PM, Doors at 6:00 PM
Who can audition? What kinds of roles are available?
Roles are available for women, men, and children. Roles and character descriptions are listed at the end of this announcement!
What do I need to bring with me? Should I prepare anything in advance?
Please be prepared to act! Auditionees will read from the script. This is not a musical, but music is featured. Please be prepared to sing a well-known Christmas carol.
You are welcome to read the script before auditions. Scripts are available for checkout at the SCT Business Offices and the music is listed below. If you would like to check a script out, please call 712-262-7336 and schedule a time to stop by. Scripts should be returned before or at the beginning of auditions. Our regular business hours are 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday-Friday.
*Please be aware of any potential schedule conflicts-there will be room on the audition form for you to list your availability.
Closed Auditions:
Auditions for Miracle on 34th Street are closed, meaning that only the individuals auditioning and the Directing/Stage Management team of the production are allowed in the audition space.
What’s this show all about?
Miracle on 34th Street The Play
Adapted by Mountain Community Theater from the novel by Valentine Davies
Based upon the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture Miracle on 34th Street.
Full Length Play Large Cast (3m., 2w., 1 girl, 14 either gender, many extras, including children)
Auditions: October 10 & 11, 2022
Read Through: October 23, 2022
Box Office Opens: November 15, 2022 for Contributing Members
Performances: December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 2022
“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 goodwill 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 committed 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.
When are rehearsals?
Rehearsals are from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Sunday-Thursday, although they will run later the week the show opens. Rehearsals begin Sunday, October 23rd and run until the show opens on December 2nd. Not every person is called to every rehearsal; the time commitment typically depends on the size of the role! A full rehearsal schedule will be provided at the beginning of the rehearsal process for your convenience. Rehearsals may look a little different from time to time due to SCT’s commitment to providing a safe, healthy experience for all those involved with the production, and we appreciate your patience and willingness to work with us as we continue to make theatre happen.
When are performances?
Performances are: December 2, 3, 9, 10 at 7:30 PM, December 4 & 11 at 2:00 PM
Where are performances?
Performances will take place at the SCT Playhouse at 518- 1st Ave. East in Spencer.
What if I still have more questions or want to talk to someone about auditioning?
No problem! Feel free to contact SCT Executive Director Liz McNea at liz@sctplayhouse.org or SCT Artistic Director Dave DeChristopher at dave@sctplayhouse.org.
Roles Available
Please note that many roles (as listed) can be cast as either male or female. Character names may be adjusted based upon casting. Actors may be cast as more than one role.
KRIS KRINGLE: Male (Stage Age 40–60) – He is Santa Claus. Likeable, firm, caring. Loves children.
DORIS WALKER: Female (Stage Age 20–40) – Personnel Manager at Macy’s; Susan’s mother; all work, no play
FRED GAYLEY: Male (Stage Age 20–40) – Friend/Neighbor to Doris and Susan; Lawyer; Kringle’s defense attorney; all around good guy
SUSAN WALKER: Female Child (Stage Age 7-9, can be older) – Doris’ daughter. Precocious. She doesn’t believe.
SHELLHAMMER: Adult Male or Female (any age) – Assistant to Doris. Friendly, efficient.
SAWYER: Adult Male or Female (any age) – Macy’s vocational guidance counselor; character role requiring great comic timing.
MARA: Adult Male or Female (any age) – Prosecuting attorney; somewhat jaded; sticks to the letter of the law.
PIERCE: Adult Male or Female (any age) – Physician at Maplewood Home; warm, caring.
JUDGE HARPER: Adult Male or Female (Stage Age 30+) – Presides over Kringle’s hearing; Judicial; likeable; a bit political.
HALLORAN: Adult Male or Female (any age) – Judge Harper’s political campaign manager.
FINLEY: Adult Male or Female (any age) – Bailiff in Judge Harper’s court.
MARA: Adult Male or Female (any age) Prosecuting Attorney
MACY: Adult Male or Female (Stage Age 30+) – Owner and manager of Macy’s Department Store.
GIMBLE (BLOOMINGDALE): Adult Male or Female (Stage Age 30+) – Owner and manager of Bloomingdale’s Department Store.
MARA JR.: Youth female or male – prosecuting attorney’s child
AL: Adult (any age) Postal Employee
LOU: Adult (any age) Postal Employee
DUNCAN: Adult (any age) Antelope Keeper at the Central Park Zoo
ENSEMBLE – ADULTS, TEENS and CHILDREN (ages 8-99) – The ensemble is essential to this show. They will guide the show, filling scene breaks, changing scenery, and creating a complete world (lots of possibilities. There are several speaking roles for children and teens who also appear as extras in other scenes. Adult ensemble features include Bag Lady, Rich Person, Drunk Santa, Duncan (Zookeeper), Postal Workers, Parents who visit Santa, Pedestrians, Photographers, Courtroom Crowd, Parade Workers and Carolers. There is also a special “Elf Theatre” presentation at Macy’s (might be a short sketch, a musical production, dance, etc.), which will spotlight Elves and their talents. Singing ability is useful but not required.