Auditions Notice Elgin theatre Guild

Mark your calendars! Auditions are coming soon!

Miracle on 34th Street – The Play
Adapted by Mountain Community Theatre from the novel by Valentine Davies
Directed by Mary Anne Ciuciura
Show dates: December 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14
Rehearsals start Sept 28th – Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday (a couple of Monday, Wednesday & Friday in Oct)
First read through – Tuesday Sept 23rd

Please note: The role of Kris Kringle has been cast
**Open Audition – no scheduling a time required just come out to join
**Adults – Cold read from script
**Children – please have a nursery rhyme or piece of a favourite story memorized

Sunday, Sept 7th 2 – 4 pm: Primary Roles

  • Doris Walker – Personnel manager at Macys (ages 30-45)
  • Fred Gayley – A lawyer, neighbour and friend to Doris and Susan (ages 30-45)
  • Susan Walker – Doris’ daughter (age 7-10)

Sunday, Sept 7th 4 – 6 pm: Combined roles

  • Shellhammer (Doris’ asst.) & Judge Harper
  • Drunken Santa & Halloran (judge’s political mgr.) & Parent
  • Bloomingdale (owner of Bloomingdales) & Duncan (zoo keeper) & Al (postal worker)
  • Macy (owner of Macy’s) & Lou (postal worker) & Pedestrian
  • Sawyer (Macy’s guidance counselor) & Dr. Pierce
  • Findley (Bailiff) & Pedestrian & Parent
  • Bag Lady & Pedestrian & Parent
  • Mara (prosecuting attorney) & Rich Lady & Pedestrian

Character combinations are subject to change

Tuesday, Sept 9th – Children’s Auditions 6:30 – 7:15 pm: 6 – 8 years
5 children – one or two lines each
Dutch Girl, Sharon, Megan, Johnny, Mara’s child

Tuesday, Sept 9th – Children’s Auditions 7:15 – 8 pm: 11 – 13 years
5 elves – all minor speaking roles, set changes between scenes

​Choir (ages 6-13)– sing during intermission (Elf practice) and The Elf Theatre in Act 2

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