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Casting Teen for "The Polar Express Train Ride" Play

Golden, CO, United States
ID: 609884Exp: 7/26/2026
$55/project
Description:

Casting teen performers for "The Polar Express Train Ride" play. See the details below! ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: 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 evening. A faithful telling of the Polar Express Story is sure to be a highlight of the evening. Then we head outside to meet characters from the movie on your ride to the North Pole aboard vintage coaches, pulled by an authentic, coal-fired steam locomotive. Visiting with Santa to receive the first gift of Christmas tops off the experience! Winner of the Polar Bell award for Best North Pole 2026 out of 55 companies from around the world. Rate: All Roles Paid. Nightly rates range between $55 for Children’s roles. No Equity Contracts are available for this production. Rehearsal stipends will also be available based on the number of rehearsals attended. Additional info: Callbacks will be on Sunday, August 2nd, and Monday, August 3rd, from 6 – 10pm. Please note that new conflicts will not be accepted once the role has been offered. Rehearsals will begin on September 28th and run evenings through Previews on November 5th. Pick-up/put-in rehearsals are currently scheduled for 11/12 and 11/19 (one per cast). Not every role will be called every day, but flexibility is appreciated. Performances are November 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, and every night December 1st through 23rd, with two added afternoon Sensory Friendly performances on December 7th and 14th. All roles will be double-cast to split performances so that no one performs every night in December. Monday – Thursday cast (Jingle Bell) and Friday – Sunday cast (Candy Cane). If you are interested, please apply.

3 roles

Hero KidBoth genders8-12 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

BillyBoth genders8-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Strong Singer/Actor. Billy is the lonely child and has a rather quiet, sad demeanor. Billy does not have much belief in the spirit of Christmas. Sings “When Christmas Comes to Town” duet with Darcy/ Hero Girl. Character will perform outside and on moving train.

Darcy/Hero GirlBoth genders8-12 y.o.All ethnicities

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 with Billy. Character will perform outside and on moving train.