Casting Teen for "The Polar Express Train Ride" Play
Casting teen performers for "The Polar Express Train Ride" play. See the details below! ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Colorado’s Premier Immersive Christmas experience is sure to re-kindle the Christmas spirit in True Believers, THE POLAR EXPRESS™ offers a unique, three-part theatrical extravaganza of Holiday Magic. A Hot Chocolate Cabaret featuring everyone’s favorite Christmas Chanteuses, The Garland Sisters and the “Hot Chocolate” song and dance kick things off each performance, performed in our dazzling, POLAR EXPRESS™ Pavilion. You’ll then head outside to meet The Conductor, Smokey & Steamer, the Hero Kid, the mysterious Hobo and others from the movie on your ride to the North Pole aboard vintage coaches, pulled by an authentic, coal-fired steam locomotive. And finally, visiting with Santa to receive the first gift of Christmas tops off the experience! Rate: All Roles Paid. Nightly rates range between $55 and $100 depending on the role. No Equity Contracts are available for this production. Rehearsal stipends will also be distributed based on the number of rehearsals attended. Additional info: Please prepare 16-24 bars of an Uptempo Song and an up to one minute Christmas themed monologue. An accompanist will be provided, please bring a hard copy of the sheet music. No tracks or a capella singing will be accepted. Callbacks will be Monday, August 4th from 6 – 10 PM. Please note that conflicts will not be accepted after casting is complete. Rehearsals will begin on September 22nd and will run evenings through Previews on November 6th. Not every role will be called every day, but flexibility is appreciated. The performances are November 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, and every night December 1st through 23rd. All roles will be double cast to split performances so that no one performs every night in December. A Monday – Thursday cast and a and Friday – Sunday cast. If you are interested please apply.
3 roles
Age should appear to be between 8 and 12. The actor is the main protagonist of the story; this character possesses the will to believe but is full of self-doubt surrounding the existence of Santa and the magic of Christmas. They are helpful, self-sacrificing and will disobey the Conductor’s orders to assist fellow children in their time of need. Any gender may apply.
Age should appear to be between 8 and 12. Strong Singer/Actor. Billy is the lonely child and has a rather quiet, sad demeanour. Billy does not have much belief in the spirit of Christmas. Sings “When Christmas Comes to Town” duet a Capella with Darcy/ Hero Girl. Character will perform outside and on moving train. Any gender may apply.
Age should appear to be between 8 and 12, Strong Singer/actor. Quiet, calm, and friendly towards everybody. Darcy believes in the magic and spirit of Christmas from the beginning. Sings “When Christmas Comes to Town” duet a Capella with Billy. Character will perform outside and on moving train. Any gender may apply.