*Mr. Kringle & Company* Auditions For Original Characters By: Michael Chiappe Directed By: Cory Markowitz *AUDITION DATES* Sunday, October 1 3-7pm Tuesday & Wednesday October 3,4 6-9pm *REHEARSALS* Rehearsal Period: October 8th to November 12, 2017 Mondays-Wednesdays 7:00–10:00pm. *PREVIEWS* November 12, 14, 16 5pm-8pm *PRODUCTION DATES*November 18, 19, 25, 26 December 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 20-23, 27-30 10am - 8pm, 10am - 7pm Sundays November 24 December 1, 6-8, 13-15 3pm - 8pm December 24 10am - 3pm *COMPENSATION* Hourly compensation for performing $12hr / A Full-Time performer averages $2700/season *FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING* Full days, Half days, All days, Most days, Some days **** You Do Not Need To Be Available All Production Dates to Participate**** ABOUT THE PRODUCTION Audiences are invited inside Mr. Kringle’s top secret toy lab to work with his kooky inventing team, create toys and help prepare for the holiday season. Mayhem ensues and guests search for clues and hidden messages that eventually lead them to Mr. Kringle’s study for a personal visit. Kringle’s Inventionasium is an interactive theatrical experience that offers performers the unique opportunity to develop, inhabit and live out their characters authentically, in a very magical way. Perform, interact, engage, joke and play with audiences inside a 7,500 sq ft fully-themed fantasy world. This highly acclaimed theatrical experience celebrates its 11th magical year in Downtown Cleveland. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of it! Kringle’s Inventionasium® attracts diverse families from all across the country and boasts one of the "Best Santas in the U.S.” according to *TIME.com* <http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/12/09/these-are-the-11-best-santas-in-the-u-s/slide/kringles-inventionasium/> *ROLES AVAILABLE* All roles open to ages 18+ *Click, HERE <https://www.mrkringle.com/pages/casting-call-for-2016-holiday-season>* *for the list of available roles* *LOCATION* Kringle’s Inventionasium is located on Level 1 inside Tower City Center at 230 W Huron Rd. Cleveland, OH 44113. *AUDITION PREPARATION* Ø Current headshot and resume Ø A one-minute monologue showcasing heightened characterization & physicality Ø Come prepared to participate in group character & improvisation exercises. Ø Sides will be given for cold readings. Ø Dress for movement *A qualified Performer would meet the following criteria:* Thrives in ensemble shows Outgoing personality Character actor Excellence in performing and sustaining funny voices or accents Ability to engage crowds with honest enthusiasm Loves working with families and children Willing to make a difference in a guest’s experience Comfortable performing in a fast-paced environment Available to perform flexible hours, including weekends and holidays Reliable transportation *Questions? Contact Director: Cory Markowitz at cory@mrkringle.com <cory@mrkringle.com>* *Mr. Kringle & Company* *PRODUCTION TEAM* Director – Cory Markowitz Character/Costume Designer – Michael Chiappe Artistic Director – Jimmy Langa Stage Manager – Tiffany Trapnell Hospitality Director – Jake Hastings Photography Director – Sybella Rein Human Resources Director – Greg Markowitz This casting notice was posted by: The Mr. Kringle Company, LLC