Actors Needed for "Miracle on 34th Street" Play Audition
Seeking men and women for "Miracle on 34th Street" stage production. See the details below! About the project: Based on the 1946 motion picture and novel by Valentine Davies, Miracle on 34th Street is about Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home who gets a job working as Santa Claus for Macy’s in 1940’s New York City. Kris unleashes waves of goodwill with Macy’s customers by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child wants. Seen as deluded and dangerous by Macy’s vocational counselor, Kris is shanghaied to Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital and ends up in a court competency hearing. With one little girl’s belief in Santa, and her Mother’s ability to trust again at stake, Kris is defended by a good-hearted lawyer. In a dramatic decision, the court confirms Kris as the true Santa, allowing Susan and countless other children to experience the joy of childhood fantasy. Additional info: Show dates December 4 - 14 No experience is necessary and all are welcome to audition. If you want an opportunity to be onstage with minimal (or no) lines and rehearsal commitments, this is your opportunity! Excerpts from the script will be provided and no prepared monologues are necessary. Rehearsals: Beginning Thursday, October 9, 2025, and then generally four nights per week for major roles until opening week. Rehearsals for smaller roles will be scheduled as needed. Bring your calendar to auditions and be prepared to list all potential conflicts. If you are interested please apply.
20 roles
Kris has the warmth and gentleness of Santa Claus. He is whimsical and mischievous. All of his choices are made with clear and direct intent. His overly trusting nature puts him in challenging situations.
Current physician at Maplewood Retirement Home. He is an advocate for Kris and a close friend. Must be able to have friendly banter with Kris.
Doris is Susan’s mother and Personnel Manager at Macy’s. She can be a bit cynical about Christmas and jaded about love as a divorcee. She eventually warms up to the idea of holiday spirit and allows love back into her life.
Neighbor of Doris and Susan Walker. He adores Susan and is in love with Doris. Fred is playful, charming, and a pillar of support for Kris as his attorney.
Macy’s vocational guidance counselor. He/she is pompous, nervous and fastidious; and wants to dispel the myth of Santa Claus.
Doris’s assistant. This role requires physical comedy and a bit of sass.
Boss and owner of Macy’s department store.
Judge of the New York state court. No-nonsense type of person.
Judge Harper’s hard-nosed political campaign manager.
Prosecuting attorney.
Fun, upbeat personalities. They are loyal to Kris Kringle.
Santa impersonator with too many drinks on the job.
Boss and owner of Bloomingdale’s department store.
Bailiff in Judge Harper’s court.
Reindeer zookeeper.
Postal employees.
Postal employees.
Observer at Macy’s parade.
Observer at Macy’s Parade.
(Three - five)
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