* OPEN CALL AUDITION NOTICE *
Ottawa Little Theatre presents
Miracle on 34th Street
By: adapted by Mountain Community Theater from the novel by Valentine Davies
Directors: Lisa Dunn and Josh Kemp
Genre: Holiday Classic
Production dates: November 30 – December 17th with matinees on December 4th and 11, 2022 at 2:30 p.m.
All actors must be available for all performances and extended absence during rehearsal period cannot be accommodated.
Open Call Audition:
Monday, August 29th
Children auditions at start at 6:00pm. All other roles audition starts at 7:00pm. Some children may be required to stay beyond 7pm.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to fill out your audition card – onstage readings will commence at 6:00pm sharp.
Audition Location:
Ottawa Little Theatre
400 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa
(Please use 235 Besserer Street entrance.)
Please note: All Ottawa Little Theatre staff and volunteers – including cast members – must be fully vaccinated (i.e. min. 2 doses) against COVID 19.
Synopsis:
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
Casting notes: This show has a large cast of characters. Although actors may read for any of the below characters, casting may be “Director’s Choice”. If you are not interested in being considered for a different role, please identify this on your audition card at the time of audition.
Notes for child actors and parents/guardians: All children will be required to read for the role of Susan regardless of gender although Susan will untimely be female presenting. Please prepare an acapella Christmas carol to share at the time of audition. Children are expected to be able sing. Choir experience would be an asset. A parent or guardian MUST remain on site during all rehearsals and performances. There will be potential opportunities for parents or guardians to assist with onstage and backstage activities if they are interested.
Cast of Characters: stage ages are approximate
Kris Kringle- male presenting, 60+
Dr Pierce- male presenting, 35+
Fred- male presenting, 35+
Doris-female presenting, 30+
Susan- female presenting, stage age 8
Macy- male presenting, 40+
Bloomingdale- male presenting, 40+
Sawyer, male presenting, 50+
Shellhammer, female presenting, 40+
Judge- male presenting, 60+
Halloran- male presenting, 50+
Elves- any gender, 18+
Children- any gender, 6-12
Audition Sides (click on any of the sides below to view the pdf):
Miracle on 34th Street Audition Side A – Pierce and Kris
Miracle on 34th Street Audition Side B – Fred and Doris
Miracle on 34th Street Audition Side C – Shellhammer and Kris
Miracle on 34th Street Audition Side D-Macy and Bloomingdale
Miracle on 34th Street Audition Side E – Sawyer
Miracle on 34th Street Audition Side F-Kris and Elves
Miracle on 34th Street Audition Side G – Halloran and Judge
Miracle on 34th Street Audition Side H-Susan and Doris