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Talents Needed for 'The Polar Express' Train Ride

New Orleans, LA, United States
ID: 268451Exp: 9/15/2024
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Seeking Actors, Singers, and Dancers for an hour-long live, theatrical production based on the film by Warner Bros. The show includes scripted scenes, live singing, dancing, and a great deal of audience interaction. All performances take place aboard a slow-moving train from the New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in NOLA's Central Business District. There are 3-5 rides per show day. Auditions are August 26th - 28th in New Orleans. Please email headshot/resume. If you are unable to attend in-person, we will accept self tapes. Rates: All Roles (except Santa): $18/hr Santa: $25/hr Actors will not work every day of the run, but we are seeking actors with full availability. Christmas Day OFF. LOCAL NOLA HIRE ONLY. Housing/transportation is not provided.

5 roles

PRINCIPAL TRIO (Singers/Actors)Both genders20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Singers/Actors, all ethnicities, any gender, to play 20-30; outgoing, joy-filled, energetic, personable, team-player. Actors will perform scripted scenes and holiday songs. Some light dancing required. Role also includes audience interaction.

CONDUCTORMale35-55 y.o.All ethnicities

Male-identified, all ethnicities, to play 35-55; stoic to goofy, charming, outgoing, personable with a slight serious side. Very simple singing and choreography.

HOBOMale25-35 y.o.All ethnicities

Male-identified, all ethnicities, to play 25 to 35; high-energy, assertive, gruff, strong-voiced, imposing while masking a joyful heart. Non-singing role.

SANTA'S ELVESBoth genders20-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Strong Movers/Dancers who act to play 20 to 25 years old, all ethnicities, any gender; energetic, kind, effusive, loves kids. Simple but high energy dancing required. Role also includes audience interaction. Non-singing role.

SANTAMale45-56 y.o.All ethnicities

To play 45+, all ethnicities, male identifying; Warm, formidable, sincere, full of real joy. Non-singer. Natural mustache/beard is NOT required. Slightly younger actors with a commanding/older presence are welcome to submit.