Auditions for the Players Theatre Company’s holiday production of Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, September 21 and 22, at 7:00 p.m. at the Owen Theatre, located at 225 Metcalf Street in Conroe, Texas. All roles are available. If needed, callbacks will be held Wednesday, September 23rd at 7:00pm.

Please prepare one musical theatre song, no more than 32 measures in length, that best showcases your vocal and acting abilities. Your audition piece should be memorized. An accompanist and Bluetooth capability will be available; however, bringing your own Bluetooth speaker is recommended. Please be prepared to sing with either an accompanist or an accompaniment track. No a cappella auditions, please.

Those interested only in a chorus role will participate in a brief group audition using one of the chorus songs from Miracle on 34th Street. Those seeking a principal role must sing a prepared solo musical selection.

Following the singing auditions, there will also be a brief dance/movement audition and cold readings from the script.

The Players Theatre Company is looking to cast approximately 20 to 30 performers of all ages for this holiday classic. If cast, attendance at all Tech Week rehearsals, November 29 through December 3, is mandatory, as well as attendance at all performances.

Performance dates are Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from December 4 through December 20. Saturdays will include both matinee and evening performances.

SYNOPSIS:

A holiday classic from the writer of the musical theatre classic, The Music Man, and based on the movie of the same name, Miracle on 34th Street features a book and score by none other than Meredith Willson.

Single mother, Doris Walker, doesn't want her six-year-old 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, where Doris works. Doris is not impressed, but when it turns out that Macy's Santa may, in fact, be the real Kris Kringle, a wave of love spreads across New York City that melts even the most cynical hearts.

PRINCIPAL ROLES:

Doris Walker:

Special Event Coordinator for Macy's Department Store. She is a driven career woman and free thinker who has recently divorced. Hard-working and cynical.

Gender: Female

Age: 25 to 45

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: F3

Susan Walker:

Daughter to Doris. She is wise beyond her years and a self-sufficient city girl.

Gender: Female

Age: 8 to 13

Vocal range top: Eb5

Vocal range bottom: G3

Fred Gaily:

A handsome Military Captain mustering out into civilian life. Smart, hopeful and warm.

Gender: Male

Age: 25 to 45

Vocal range top: Ab4

Vocal range bottom: Ab2

Kris Kringle:

Kind old man who believes he is Santa Claus. He embodies all of the classic characteristics of the jolly, friendly, warm-hearted icon.

Gender: Male

Age: 55 to 70

Vocal range top: E4

Vocal range bottom: B2

MACY’S DEPARTMENT STORE STAFF:

Marvin Shellhammer:

An aggressive but somewhat bungling junior executive and the head of Public Relations.

Gender: Male

Age: 30 to 40

Vocal range top: F#4

Vocal range bottom: C3

R.H. Macy:

The boss of Macy's. Very concerned with public opinion.

Gender: Male

Age: 45 to 65

Vocal range top: E4

Vocal range bottom: Bb2

Mr. Sawyer:

The stuffed-shirt vocational guidance counselor/personnel manager.

Gender: Male

Age: 45 to 75

Vocal Range: Non-Singing Role

Miss Crookshank:

Mr. Sawyer’s secretary.

Gender: Female

Age: 20+

Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo

LEGAL & COURT OFFICALS:

Judge Martin Group:

The judge presiding over Kris Kringle’s competency hearing.

Gender: Male

Age: 55+

Vocal Range: Baritone

Tammany O’Halloran:

Judge Group’s behind the scenes political manager.

Gender: Male

Age: 40+

Vocal Range: Baritone

Thomas Mara Sr.:

The D.A. and prosecuting attorney who rigidly sticks to the letter of the law.

Gender: Male

Age: 35+

Vocal Range: Non-Singing Role

Ensemble:

Macy’s Store Workers, Shoppers, Children, Citizens, Government Officials