FORT WAYNE CIVIC THEATRE - MUSICAL AUDITIONS
Miracle on 34th Street - The Musical
Director-Ranae Butler, Music Director-Eunice Wadewitz, Choreographer-Daisy Paroczy Hickey Stage Manager-Nan Durant, Asst. Stage Manager: Jensen Davis
Rated G Public Performances: November 9-24, 2019
Based on the beloved 1947 movie, Miracle on 34th Street features a book and score by none other than Meredith Willson (The Music Man). Single mother, Doris Walker, doesn’t want her six-year-old Susan’s head filled with nonsense. Their handsome neighbor Fred Gailey, a WWII vet turned lawyer, tries to charm Susan and woo Doris by taking the little girl to Macy’s to see Santa Claus. Doris is not impressed because, though she works at Macy’s and is surrounded with holiday cheer, this is just the kind of nonsense she wants to avoid. When it turns out that Macy’s Santa may, in fact, be the real Kris Kringle, a wave of love spreads across New York City that melts even the most cynical hearts. This joyous, heartwarming musical is pure family entertainment.
Audition Sign Up: You must attend auditions & sign up by contacting Eunice Wadewitz: 260-422-8641 x 226 or ewadewitz@fwcivic.org
Auditions: SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 6:00 pm at Arts United Center
Call Backs: MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 7:00 pm
Rehearsals: September 23–November 1, 2019; Mondays–Fridays, 6:00-9:00 pm November 3-6, 2019; Tech Sunday (hours tbd) Monday-Thursday 6:00 - 11:00 pm Performances: November 7–24, 2019; Thurs, Fri & Sat @7:30 pm, Sat & Sun @2:00 pm
Audition Requirements - It is very important that we have a list of ALL CONFLICTS at the time of the audition. Prepare and memorize an up-tempo song (32 measures) or ballad (16 measures) which shows off your voice, range, and personality. If you’re interested in a character role, you may prepare a song appropriate for that character. Be sure to bring sheet music (not just lyrics but actual piano music) in the correct key – do not expect the pianist to transpose your music on sight. Have all cuts or repetitions clearly marked. Place your music in a binder or tape the sheets together for the benefit of the accompanist. Pianist is provided. Plan to wear appropriate clothing (dance attire or sweat pants & sneakers or jazz shoes) for the dance portion of the audition, which will be taught on site. We encourage actors of all ethnicities to audition. Auditions will be held at the Arts United Center at 303 East Main Street. Enter from the rear of the building, using the glass doors to the Green Room. Please arrive early to check in and fill out an audition form or complete online and email back to: ewadewitz@fwcivic.org
CAST OF CHARACTERS: Large Cast (25-40), some actors will play more than one role/double casting.
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. Female, Age: 30 to 40, Vocal range: F3-F5
Susan: Daughter to Doris. She is wise beyond her years and a self-sufficient city girl. Female, Age: 6 to 9, Vocal range: G3-Eb5
Fred Gaily: A handsome Military Captain mustering out into civilian life. Smart, hopeful and warm. Male, Age: 30 to 40, Vocal range: Ab2-Ab4
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. Male, Age: 55 to 70, Vocal range: B2-E4
Marvin Shellhammer: An aggressive but somewhat bungling junior executive and the head of Public Relations. Male, Age: 30 to 60, Vocal range: C3-F#4
R.H. Macy: The boss of Macy’s. Very concerned with public opinion. Male, Age: 45 to 65, Vocal range: Bb2-E4
Mr. Sawyer: The store psychologist. Out to prove Santa is a fraud.
Miss Crookshank: His Secretary Tammany O’Halloran: A political advisor.
Thomas Mara: The District Attorney. Presents a case against the authenticity of Santa.
Miss Sims: A Nurse Clara: A legal secretary Dancers are encouraged to audition for the big “Surprise Party Ballet”
Children: Harry, Finfer, Henryka, Tommy Mara
Ensemble: (Many other roles available and some actors will play more than one role) Shoppers, Children, Citizens, Government Officials, Townspeople
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