Casting Call for Kids for "An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas"
Youth ages 6-18 are welcome to audition for "An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas" Play. Please see the details below. About the project: It’s four days before Christmas and scatterbrained bookshop owner Miss Margie is thrilled to welcome two very special guests — her serious-minded sister Ellen and book-loving niece Annabelle. Ellen was recently laid off from her position as an astronomy professor, and she’s certain she’ll never find a job again. Her luck changes, however, when high-tech billionaire Philip Brantley stops in at the shop and Margie convinces him to hire Ellen for his new space project. With Ellen out shopping, Margie has a brainstorm to wrap the bookmark that Philip wrote his phone number on and give it to Ellen as a Christmas present. After all, what could possibly go wrong? Ha! When the present disappears, it’s up to beloved come-to-life book characters to solve the mystery of the missing bookmark and save the day for Ellen — all without giving away their magical existence. It’s a hilarious, heartwarming tale that reminds us that the best gifts don’t come wrapped in pretty paper and bows. Additional info: Actors and parents will complete an application and contract as part of the audition process. Performance dates will be December 11-14, 2025. Please bring a list of any schedule conflicts for October 6 - December 14, 2025. If interested, please apply.
17 roles
Bookshop owner; scatterbrained, eternally hopeful.
Margie’s older sister; sensible, logical
Ellen’s pre-teen daughter; cheerful, inquisitive
Margie’s cat; sassy
Pompous prince and soldier
Mischievous Missouri schoolboy
Kansas farm girl; fearless, clever.
New England schoolgirl; annoyingly optimistic
English veterinarian; talks to animals
Stuffed rabbit; feels things very deeply
New England schoolgirl from Little Women; bratty
Poor beggar girl; sweet, kind
loving husband from O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi
Devoted wife from the same
Miserly English businessman
Brings book characters to life; overbearing
Dashing billionaire; somewhat distracted