Kid Audition For Singing in "Murder on the Orient Express"
Auditions for kids and teens to sing in "Murder on the Orient Express." Please see the details below. About the project: A holiday classic from the writer of the musical theatre classic, The Music Man!, and based on the movie of the same name, Miracle on 34th Street features a book and score by none other than Meredith Willson. Single mother, Doris Walker, doesn't want her six-year-old Susan's head filled with romantic notions. Their neighbor, Fred Gailey, tries to woo Doris by charming Susan and taking her to see Santa Claus at Macy's, where Doris works. Doris is not impressed, but 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. Additional info: Cold readings, prepare 24 bars in the style of a Broadway Standard or music of the time (1947 or prior); an accompanist will be provided/bring 2 copies of your sheet music. CHILDREN/YOUTH - Parents may stay with children in the "holding area" in the annex. Children aged 4-6 can have a parent accompany them into the audition area. All may leave after they've auditioned. The directors reserve the right to hold children who are being considered for speaking roles. Those in contention for the role of Susan will be called back into the auditions on Sunday/ Monday.
14 roles
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. Vocal range F3-F5
A handsome Military Captain mustering out into civilian life. Smart, hopeful and warm. Vocal range/Baritone: Ab4-Ab2
Kind old man who believes he is Santa Claus. He embodies all of the classic characteristics of the jolly, friendly, warm-hearted icon; speaks and sings Dutch during one scene (actor must be able to learn phonetics to manage Dutch) Vocal range: E4-B2
Daughter to Doris. She is wise beyond her years and a self-sufficient city girl. Vocal range: G3 - Eb5
An aggressive but somewhat bungling junior executive and the head of Public Relations. Vocal range: F#4-C3
The boss of Macy's. Very concerned with public opinion. Vocal range: E4-Bb2
(supporting/non-singing, possible ensemble or doubling) The corrupt store psychologist
(supporting, possible doubling) Mr. Sawyer's secretary
(supporting, possible doubling) A judge for the New York State Supreme Court
(supporting, possible doubling) A political boss. Vocal part: tenor
(featured) child who sits on Santa's lap
Henrika (featured/lines and singing) A Dutch Girl, orphaned and newly arrived; initially scared and crying, warms as interacts with Santa - she speaks and sings Dutch (actor must be able to learn phonetics to manage Dutch)
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