This holiday season, The West End Theatre will present the heartwarming musical, Miracle on 34th Street. Auditions for this large cast of all ages starts Sept. 4th. Come be a part of the miracle!
Questions? Contact director Danielle Wagner Plocki: danielle@dramaworks.us
Schedule Overview
September 4 and 5, 5:30 – 8:30pm
Vocal and short scene auditions
September 8, 6-8:30pm
Short scene and choreography auditions (all interested individuals should attend)
September 9, 6-8:30pm
Call-back auditions
Audition Information
September 4 and 5: Private Auditions
- Sign up for a 10 min audition timeslot here. If you are unable to sign up for a timeslot and would like to audition, walk-ins are available on Friday 5th after 7pm.
- Come 10 minutes before your audition time to fill out an audition form, or fill it out in advance and bring it with you. Download the Audition Form here.
- Sing a song! A song from the show is preferred, but any song that demonstrates your vocal range will do. Bring a karaoke track or you may sing a capella
- You may be asked to do a short reading from the show
September 8: All auditionees should attend
- You will be asked to do readings from the show in small groups
- You will be taught a choreography piece and perform it in groups
September 9: Call-back auditions
- You may be asked to come to call-backs. If you are not asked, it does not mean you didn’t get a role.
Roles
Role | Description | Requirements |
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. Age: 30 to 40 | Soprano Standard Dance abilities |
Susan Walker | Daughter to Dorris. She is wise beyond her years and a self-sufficient city girl. Age: 6 to 9 | Mezzo Soprano Standard Dance abilities Preferred basic ballet exp |
Fred Gaily | A handsome Military Captain mustering out into civilian life. Smart, hopeful and warm. Age: 30 to 40 | Baritone |
Kris Kringle | Aka- Santa Claus. He embodies all of the classic characteristics of the jolly, friendly, warm-hearted icon. Age: 55 to 70 | Baritone |
Marvin Shellhammer | An aggressive but somewhat bungling junior executive and the head of Public Relations at Macy’s. Age: 30 to 40 | Baritone/ Tenor |
R.H. Macy | The boss of Macy’s Department Store. Very concerned with public opinion. Age: 45 to 65 | Baritone |
Dr. Sawyer | The store psychologist | |
Miss Crookshank | Dr. Sawyer’s secretary | |
Judge Martin Group | The judge that oversees the trial | |
Tammany O’Halloran | A political boss | |
Thomas Mara, Sr. | The District Attorney | |
Henrika | A Dutch Girl, age 6-9 | Sings in Dutch |
Tommy Mara, Jr. | The DA’s son, age 7-9 | |
Harry Finfer | A young boy, age 7-9 | |
Alvin, Whitey & Climber | Marine friends of Fred’s | |
Clara | A legal secretary | |
Miss Sims | A nurse | |
There are MANY more featured roles including: the Bailiff, a drunk Santa, a balloon vender, parade spectators, parade dancers, Christmas shoppers, clerks, Governor of NY, Mayor of NYC, policemen, a mailman, a girl scout, Mrs. Beeler, Miss Muffet (a clown), Murphy (a night watchman), Toy Ballet dancers | ||
