For the Audition:

• Register here for your audition.

• Ensemble players: Prepare a short story (no more than 1 min) about “My favorite Christmas”. Additionally, you will be asked to sing a Christmas Carol in a group. Those auditioning for the role of the Elves should be prepared to participate in a short, choreographed dance — please come with appropriate shoes and clothing for movement.

• Principle Players: Cold reading from the script will be provided (this script follows the movie version of the story, it is recommended that actors be familiar with the story).

Rehearsal Schedule:

• Rehearsal Days: Mon. through Wed. evenings and Saturdays.

• September 28, 2026, 7-10PM: First cast meeting with orientation and read-through.

• Saturday, Nov. 28 - Thursday, Dec. 3: Mandatory tech rehearsals for the full cast.

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Character Breakdown:

Elves:

We are seeking 4 Elves to be a part of our ensemble cast as well as featured dancers. These actors should have the ability to follow and comfortably participate in a short, choreographed movement sequence.

Ensemble Roles:

We are seeking ensemble players that consist of both adults and children and are the perfect opportunity for families to participate together in this special holiday event. The actors cast in these roles will need to attend a few evening rehearsals (6:30 pm - 9:30 pm) and many of the Saturday rehearsals (9:00 am – 2:00 pm) and all of tech week and performances. The ensemble players will be featured in the Parade Scene, the Macy’s Store Scenes/In line for visiting Santa and some of the courtroom scenes. Some of our ensemble players will be featured as Christmas Carolers and some of our adult ensemble players will be featured in small scenes with lines.

Principle Roles:

Kris Kringle: believable as an older man (preferably with a beard or willing/able to grow a beard). He believes he is Santa Claus and brings with him the embodiment of all the goodness of Christmas.

Doris Walker: female (presents ages 25-35). Mother to Susan. Personnel Manager for Macy’s. Doris is disillusioned, career minded and practical.

Fred Gayley: male (presents ages 30-40). Kris’s Lawyer/Neighbor and love interest to Doris Walker. Fred is kind, thoughtful and determined.

Ms. Shellhammer: female (presents ages 30-and above). Shelly is the assistant to Doris Walker. Works at Macy’s and is efficient and wise.

Mr. Sawyer: male (presents ages 30-and above). Mr Sawyer is Macy’s Guidance Counselor. He is determined to prove that Kris is mentally unstable. He is controlling and manipulative.

Mr. Macy: male (presents as an older man). Mr Macy’s is the owner of Macy’s Department Store. He is business-like and pragmatic.

Judge Harper: male or female (presents age 30-and above). Presiding judge over the court case attempting to commit Kris Kringle to a psychiatric institution. He (or she) is conflicted and has political aspirations.

Halloran: male or female (presents age 30-and above). Judge Harper’s political campaign manager. He (or she) provides counsel to the Judge about the case against Santa and a political future.

Mara: male or female (presents age 30-above). Prosecuting Attorney attempts to prove that Kris Kringle is mentally unstable and should be committed to an institution.