THE SANTA CLUES - Virginia Repertory Theatre Non Equity Auditions

---The Santa Clues---

(TYA)

By Pat Mullen

Directed by Todd D. Norris

Ever wondered “Who exactly is this Santa guy anyway?” Well the United States special agency, The Bureau of Oddities, would like to know too! Join special agents Drake and Fletcher as they delve into the mystique surrounding the jolly old man dressed in red. The secret of his true identity is hidden somewhere in old stories and legends, but be prepared, because the answer might not be what you expect!

1.) Notice Type: Non-Equity Open Call

2.) Employer Information: Virginia Repertory Theatre, 114 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220

3.) General Information

Casting Personnel:

• Artistic Director: Todd D. Norris
• Director: Todd D. Norris

4.) Audition Notice

Audition Location: VA Rep Center for Arts and Education, 4204 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VA 23227

Call Type: Non-Union Open Call

Casting Timeline:

• In-Person Auditions: October 9, 2023 (5-8PM)
• Rehearsals begin: November 13, 2023
• Performance run: December 6 - 31, 2023

Audition Sign Up:

• Please sign up for an audition using the form at
  THIS LINK. Following the initial audition individuals will be notified, if needed, for a callback.

• At this time, we are only seeking actors local to Richmond, VA or actors who can provide their own housing.

• Please note that Virginia Rep is a fully vaccinated workplace and all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be required in order to attend auditions and callbacks.

• PLEASE NOTE: There are performances that will take place during weekday mornings in addition to weekend hours. Actors’ schedules will need to be flexible to accommodate all performances.

What to prepare:

Please prepare a brief (1 min. max) family-friendly, contemporary, comic monologue. You may be asked to stay and read sides from the script.

THE SANTA CLUES CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

In casting The Santa Clues, Virginia Repertory Theatre endeavors to be as inclusive as possible. We invite all performers, including gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors, to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities.

• AGENT DRAKE - Any gender, also portrays additional male and female characters throughout the four stories. 20s - 30s; Former FBI, recently “recruited” into the Bureau of Oddities. A good agent, skeptical and inquisitive. Less experienced and probably younger than Agent Fletcher.
• AGENT FLETCHER - Written for a male, will consider any gender, also portrays several other male characters within the four scenes. 30s - 50s; A 15-year veteran of the Bureau of Oddities, Fletch has been around the block a few times and seen a lot. A good agent, though obsessed with his quest for Santa, and somewhat frustrated with Drake’s lack of equal enthusiasm.
• NICHOLAS/ODIN/SANTA - He/Him, 50s - 70s; The living embodiment of Christmas, Yule, Winter, and all other incarnations of the spirit of giving. He is not literally the same character in each story, but needs to be able to convey variations of the Big Guy We All Know appropriate to each of the four tales in the play. All body types are welcome to audition.
• We will also be hiring one swing to cover all roles.