Children Theatre Casting Call for "Coney Island Christmas" Show
Looking for 10-year-old kids and up for the "Coney Island Christmas" Show. Please see the details below. About the project: Pulitzer Prize-winner Donald Margulies weaves together nostalgia, music, and merriment in this new seasonal classic story. A holiday show for people of all ages and all faiths, Coney Island Christmas introduces us to Shirley Abramowitz, a young Jewish girl who, much to her parents’ displeasure, is cast as Jesus in the school’s Christmas pageant. As Shirley, now much older, recounts the memories to her great-granddaughter, the story comes to life and captures a timeless and universal tale of holiday traditions. Additional info: Auditions will consist of readings from the script. The cast should be available for technical rehearsals, which are scheduled for November 16 - 20 and November 23 - 25, 2025, and must also be available for all performances, which are November 28, 29, 30, December 5, 6, and 7, 2025. If interested, please apply.
10 roles
Shirley Abramowitz as a 12 year old 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, living in the modern-day world. 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 12-year-old young girl in 1935.
Shirley’s crush, also 12 years old
The wisenheimer, age 12
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