Children Theatre Casting Call for "Coney Island Christmas"
Seeking kids ages 7 and up for "Coney Island Christmas". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Coney Island Christmas is a heartwarming holiday show for all ages and faiths. A young Jewish girl is, much to the chagrin of her immigrant parents, cast as Jesus in the school’s Christmas pageant. Now in present day LA, she reminisces with her great-granddaughter about their collective pageant woes, and, along with a bit of holiday magic, both are brought back to 1935’s Brooklyn to relive the story! Pulitzer Prize-winner Donald Margulies weaves together a festive mix of nostalgia, music and merriment into a universal tale of what it means to be an American during the holidays. Additional info: No other prep is necessary other than reading through the sides before coming into your audition. 6 PERFORMANCES: December 6, 7, 13 & 14 at 7:00 pm December 8 & 15 at 3:00 pm Note that the participation fee will be applied. Please download the attachment for details. If interested, please apply.
10 roles
The above Shirley Abramowitz as 11 or 12 years old and living in 1935 Brooklyn, New York. She is an extrovert: self-confident, bright, and assertive, and she has a loud speaking voice.
Shirley’s great-granddaughter, age 12, lived in 2010 in California. A typical pre-teen. She is bright and assertive like Young Shirley, but respectful of her elders. During the play, she is suffering from a mild cold.
Young Shirley’s best friend. A typical young girl of 1935.
Young Shirley’s classmates. They may be played by 12-year-olds or by someone older playing 12, as suggested by the playwright. A flair for improvisation is helpful but not required. They participate not only in classroom scenes but in a Thanksgiving pageant, a Christmas pageant, and a Coney Island nightmare. They should reflect the diverse ethnic composition of Brooklyn.
Young Shirley’s classmates. They may be played by 12-year-olds or by someone older playing 12, as suggested by the playwright. A flair for improvisation is helpful but not required. They participate not only in classroom scenes but in a Thanksgiving pageant, a Christmas pageant, and a Coney Island nightmare. They should reflect the diverse ethnic composition of Brooklyn.
Young Shirley’s classmates. They may be played by 12-year-olds or by someone older playing 12, as suggested by the playwright. A flair for improvisation is helpful but not required. They participate not only in classroom scenes but in a Thanksgiving pageant, a Christmas pageant, and a Coney Island nightmare. They should reflect the diverse ethnic composition of Brooklyn.
Young Shirley’s classmates. They may be played by 12-year-olds or by someone older playing 12, as suggested by the playwright. A flair for improvisation is helpful but not required. They participate not only in classroom scenes but in a Thanksgiving pageant, a Christmas pageant, and a Coney Island nightmare. They should reflect the diverse ethnic composition of Brooklyn.
Young Shirley’s classmates. They may be played by 12-year-olds or by someone older playing 12, as suggested by the playwright. A flair for improvisation is helpful but not required. They participate not only in classroom scenes but in a Thanksgiving pageant, a Christmas pageant, and a Coney Island nightmare. They should reflect the diverse ethnic composition of Brooklyn.
Young Shirley’s classmates. They may be played by 12-year-olds or by someone older playing 12, as suggested by the playwright. A flair for improvisation is helpful but not required. They participate not only in classroom scenes but in a Thanksgiving pageant, a Christmas pageant, and a Coney Island nightmare. They should reflect the diverse ethnic composition of Brooklyn.
Young Shirley’s classmates. They may be played by 12-year-olds or by someone older playing 12, as suggested by the playwright. A flair for improvisation is helpful but not required. They participate not only in classroom scenes but in a Thanksgiving pageant, a Christmas pageant, and a Coney Island nightmare. They should reflect the diverse ethnic composition of Brooklyn.
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