Medina County Show Biz is proud to announce…
AUDITIONS
for
MIRACLE ON 34th STREET
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Meredith Wilson
Based in the 20th Century Fox Picture
Screenplay by George Seaton
Direction by Chris Bizub
Musical Direction by Oliver Deak
Choreography by Kaylea Kudlaty
Technical Direction by Derwin Loverink
PERFORMANCE DATES:
November 30th, December 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, 9th. (Double shows on Saturdays.)
Friday & Saturday evenings at 7:30pm
Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2pm
AUDITIONS:
Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 7pm-10pm
&
Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 6:30pm-9:30pm
CALLBACKS:
Saturday September 8th, 2:30pm-5:30pm
(by invitation only)
AUDITION INFORMATION:
*Auditions are by appointment only
CLICK HERE to sign up for a 10 minute slot
Please prepare the following:
* Please prepare a 16-32 bar cuts of a song in the style of the show
(DO NOT SING FROM THE SHOW), bring sheet music in the appropriate key (accompanist will be provided).
*Bring a headshot and resume
*Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal period.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If are under the age of 13 and have never auditioned for a musical before, you can come in and sing your best rendition of “Happy Birthday” for us so we can get an idea of your singing ability.
(Medina County Show Biz does not pre-cast without prior announcement.)
AUDITION LOCATION:
Haddad Theater
(Inside the County Administration Building)
REHEARSALS:
Regular Rehearsals will start October 8th, 2018.
*Rehearsals will be held based on actor availability. (Sunday-Thursday 6:30pm-10pm)
*Children will be released by 9pm every night excluding tech week.
*No conflicts will be accepted for any performance dates or during tech week.
*Medina County Show Biz does not offer union contracts or cast understudies and all performers are volunteers.
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.
Filled with humor, spectacle and such beloved songs as "Pinecones and Hollyberries," "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" and "My State, My Kansas," this joyous, heartwarming musical is pure family entertainment, wholesome without being cloying. A star-vehicle for a female actress that features great roles for children, the show is a cast- and crowd-pleaser. With its built-in audience base, Miracle on 34th Street The Musical is the perfect holiday treat for any theatre!
Casting Requirements:
It is the director's goal to engage a large and diverse cast in this family friendly classic. All races, ages, and body types are encouraged to audition and will be considered for all roles when casting.
Doris Walker
A very sharp young career-woman and free thinker.
Gender: Female
Age: Late 20s to mid-40s
Susan Walker
Doris’ six-year-old daughter.
Gender: Female
Age: 6 to 10 (Must believably play 6 year old)
Fred Gailey
A Marine Captain mustering out a civilian life.
Gender: Male
Age: Late 20s to mid-40s
Kris Kringle
An older gentleman who bears a striking resemblance to Santa Claus.
Gender: Male
Age: Late 50s to 70s
Marvin Shellhammer
An aggressive but somewhat bungling junior executive.
Gender: Male
Age: Late 20s to 40s
R. H. Macy
The head of Macy’s & Co.
Gender: Male
Age: 50s to 70s
Mr. Sawyer
The store psychologist who gets a sick pleasure out of firing people for mental incompetence.
Gender: Male
Age: 30s to 60s
Miss Crookshank
Sawyer’s much put upon secretary.
Gender: Female
Age: 20s to 50s
Judge Martin Group
Reasonable Judge of the Kringle case.
Gender: Male
Age: 40s to 60s
Tammany O’Halloran
A political boss, good friends with Judge Group
Gender: Male
Age: 30s to 60s
Thomas Mara Sr.
A no nonsense District Attorney.
Gender: Male
Age: 30s to 50s
Henrika
A young dutch girl
Gender: Female
Age: 6 to 12
Tommy Mara
Thomas Mara’s precocious son
Gender: Male
Age: 6 to 12 (Must believably play 7 year old)
Harry Finfer
A young boy, visiting Santa at Macy’s.
Gender: Male
Age: 6 to 12 (Must believably play 7 year old)
Ensemble
Marines, children, clowns, post office workers, policemen, a drunk Santa, a troubled shopper, etc.
*The director believes in casting actors/actresses in multiple roles, so that each actor/actress will have plenty of stage time throughout the production.
If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail the director at cmb164@zips.uakron.edu