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MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET

Mainstage Musical
Directed by Laura Williamson
Musical Direction by Loralee Songer

Auditions for children 12 and under will be Saturday September 13th at 10am at Cornerstone Center for the Arts in the E.B.Ball Auditorium.

Everyone else should arrive at 11AM. These auditions will be in tandem with ALL OUT FOR CHRISTMAS, the Studio Christmas show.
We’ll be having rolling callbacks throughout the day until 2:30pm. If you want to audition but have a conflict with the day or time, please contact Laura Williamson at laura@munciecivic.org.

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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: 30 to 40

 

Susan

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

Gender: female

Age: 6 to 9

 

Fred Gaily

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

Gender: male

Age: 30 to 40

 

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

 

Marvin Shellhammer

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

Gender: male

Age: 30 to 40

 

R.H. Macy

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

Gender: male

Age: 45 to 65

 

Ensemble

Shoppers, Children, Citizens, Government Officials, Townspeople

ALL OUT FOR CHRISTMAS

Studio Play
Directed by David Little

Auditions will be Saturday September 13th at 11am at Cornerstone Center for the Arts in the EB Ball Auditorium.

These auditions will be in tandem with MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, the Mainstage Christmas show.

Please note that the role of ‘Alvie’ in All Out for Christmas has been pre-cast.

More info on exact timing to come

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Dorothy Sullivan– (F- b. 1898- 49 years old) A faded Broadway star visiting Argyle, IN from NYC to do this show as a favor to her friend Jack…an old paramour. She has a reputation for being difficult…a classic diva. But at heart, she cares about her craft, and her hometown, and the people she loves.

 

Jack Edwards– (M- b. 1895- 52) The owner of the radio station. If he doesn’t score a big hit with this Christmas show, he could lose the station. And Dorothy is his ticket to a successful show.

 

Millie Scott– (F- b. 1922- 25) An ingenue from town. She is a high school teacher but has dreams of becoming a full-time performer. She has a lovely singing voice and is often featured in the broadcasts on Jack’s station. Unbeknownst to everyone, she is Dorothy Sullivan and Jack Edward’s biological daughter.

 

Henry Foster – (M – b. 1889 – 58) Dorothy’s manager, and a producer/director of her shows on Broadway. He and she are in a relationship. He can be a bit cantankerous. Partially because he is sometimes reduced to being Dorothy’s wrangler. But he’s basically a good guy. Unfortunately, his days of hits seem to be behind him.

 

Benjamin Howard – (M – b. 1919 – 28) The radio station’s young manager. He produces all the programming. Jack hasn’t told him about the station’s struggles, but he knows anyway. So, he’s works hard to help keep the station open. If KMIN closes, he doesn’t have another job to go to, and he doesn’t want to leave Argyle, which would mean leaving Millie behind. He has a slight limp from a wound he got fighting in WWII.

 

Lillian Parker– (F- b. 1912- 35) An actor turned writer. Regularly works with Henry and Dorothy to write shows for her to star in. The regular partner of Alvin “Alvie” Evans. She’s the song writer. A smart broad…in the best sense of the word.

 

Alvin “Alvie” Evans– (M- b. 1909- 38) A mystery novelist turned Broadway writer. Regularly works with Henry and Dorothy to write shows for her to star in. The regular partner of Lillian Parker. He writes the libretto and lyrics.

 

 

Ruby Powell – (F- b. 1931 – 16) A local girl who acts in many of the presentations at KMIN. She’s SUPER excited to meet her idol Dorothy Sullivan and she knows everything about her career. As well as that of Katherine Cornell… and Helen Hayes. She’s a theatre creature. (Ruby can be cast between the ages of 12 and 17…whatever makes sense for your production and casting needs).

You will read from the script at auditions.

Click this link to read the script:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1K-qA89yxz5V31EHpBl3-5KZVGTWPI-kl?usp=drive_link

Audition information

Auditions are held at Muncie Civic Theatre located 216 E. Main St, Downtown Muncie, Ind. unless otherwise noted above.

If you have any more questions, please email us at tickets@munciecivic.org

  • You will be asked to read from the script. Non-musical productions will either provide sides from the script or ask you to prepare a monologue, do not prepare anything unless it is stated. 
  • For musicals you will be audition with music from the show usually posted online 2 weeks prior to show. Do not prepare anything else unless it is stated to do so.
  • Wear comfortable clothes. We encourage you to look your best, but also come prepared for some dance or movement exercises for bigger dance musical auditions (not all shows have dance portions).
  • Call Backs will be scheduled for later in the afternoon or the next day. Using the email address you will provide in your audition form or with a physical posted list, we will contact you for your callback. Just because you’re not on the callback list does not mean you are not in the show.
  • Character Breakdowns are listed above for each show. There is some flexibility in requirements within reason (such as age) and some are non-negotiable, so please plan accordingly. You have the ability to indicate which role you are interested in on your audition form, along with whether or not you would accept an ensemble role. Please be honest in your willingness to participate, as this helps the casting process go more smoothly.
  •  Get your calendar out – you need to share your rehearsal conflicts. Every rehearsal is important and while every actor may not be called in for every rehearsal, when you are needed, you are needed! The fewer you have the better, but above all, be honest when filling out the audition form and listing any conflicts you might have.

Rehearsals are typically Sunday – Thursday, 6:30 – 9:30 pm, beginning the week after auditions.

Mainstage Shows typically run for three weekends (with some exceptions) including a week of technical rehearsals prior. You must be available for all of the show/tech dates. Check the website for all performance dates to make sure you are available before you sign up to audition.

Anyone who has signed up to audition will receive an email notice the first business day after auditions with the full cast list.

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