Port Washington Play Troupe
Upcoming Auditions
Miracle on 34th St - A Radio Play
Port Washington Play Troupe will bring our community a beloved holiday story reimagined as a classic radio drama with music, Miracle on 34th St – A Radio Play, complete with live Foley effects and songs guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit.
SYNOPSIS: When Macy’s department store Santa claims he’s the real Kris Kringle, he is challenged by the Supreme Court, and a little girl’s heart makes the difference. ​​
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AUDITION DATES:
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Saturday October 12th 2:00-4:00
Port Washington Public Library 1 Library Drive Port Washington NY 11050
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Tuesday October 15th 7:00-8:30
Bach to Rock
1015 Port Washington Blvd Port Washington NY 11050
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If you are not availalble at those times, please email portwashingtonplaytroupe@gmail.com
AUDITION INFORMATION
ACTORS:
Our Live Radio Productions are perfect for the busy professional actor as well as those new to the stage. No memorization is neccesary as scripts will be held in hand, in the style of old-time radio shows. Casting is based on vocal inflection and ability to portray multiple vocal characterizations. Port Washington Play Troupe is commited to diverse and inclusive casting. There will be a light rehearsal schedule. And no need to prepare anything to audition! All readings will be from the script.
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Please bring conflicts / Must be available for
December 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15!
SINGERS:
Our Live Radio Productions are perfect for busy musicians. Auditions are by video submission only (no need to come to auditions). Audition can be an uptempo song from the Amercian Songbook. The Musical Director/Arranger - David Barnett - will review videos and contact. Singers will have a very light rehearsal schedule and plug into the production the week before tech/dress. Singers will be featured soloists that also will perform tight harmony commercial jingles.
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Please email conflicts for the month of November / Must be available December 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15!
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Video submissions and any questions:
Portwashingtonplaytroupe@gmail.com
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CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS
Seeking 5 Males / 2 Females / 1 Child /3 Singers
Kris Kringle: Santa Claus
Doris Walker: Macy’s public relations expert, Smart and Practical
Susan Walker: Her precocious young daughter (seeking a child aged 8-16)
Fred Gailey: Lawyer, looking for love and a miracle, also plays Alfred: Kris’ coworker, teenager
Male Character Actor: Shellhammer: Macy’s PR man, RH Macy: Owner of the department store, Mr. Sawyer: Stuffy head of the personnel department, Louie: Works in post office, Charles Halloran: Mafia businessman
Male Character Actor: Drunken Santa: Tight as a knot, Gimbel: Owner of Gimbels- Macy’s hated rival, Thomas Mara: Prosecuting attorney, Mortimer: little boy -wants a fire engine, Postman: idea man -dumps letters in courtroom
Female Character Actor: Mortimer’s Mother: Thick NY accent. Shopper, Mrs. Mara: Assistant DA’s wife, Dr. Pierce: Psychiatrist and friend to Kris, Nurse: At Bellevue Hospital, Tommy Jr.: Marra’s son that testifies, Little Girl: wants skates, Libby Collins: Affected Actress (2 Scenes)
William Keeley: Producer/Spokesman: Lux Radio Theater also plays Judge Henry Harper: hard as granite
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Foley Artist , 2nd Mama: little girl’s Mom, Miss Pall: Secretary * this role is cast*
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Chordettes: Trio of strong soloists that sing solos and commercial jingles in tight harmony (Macy’s jingle, Gimbels jingle, commercial jingle) Note: these roles will have less rehearsals – starting in November with the Musical Director. They will join cast the first week of December
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