Seeking Teens for "The North Pole Express"

Looking for energetic performers aged 16 and up who have the stamina to perform back-to-back 90-minute shows in "The North Pole Express". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: This is a popular family show that has played to full train cars for the last 21 years. Rate: This is a professional non-union job with paid rehearsals and performances. Starting pay ranges from $75 to $90 per performance. Additional info: Looking for 2-3 more charismatic actors/singers/performers with excellent stage presence, improvisation, and people skills to audition for the popular North Pole Express Christmas show, performed on the Essex Steam Train in Essex, CT, for the 2026 holiday season. You will need to command an audience on a moving train car, improvise, have strong memorization and multitasking skills, and enjoy an interactive theatrical experience. Rehearsals begin on October 12th, with the first performances starting November 20th and the last show scheduled for Dec. 23rd. There are no performances on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Note: Your commute to performances should be within 1 hour and thirty minutes of Essex, CT. Due to the show's improvisational nature, auditions are in person. Please prepare two contrasting Christmas songs. You can sing them either acapella or with a pre-recorded track. Also, prepare an upbeat monologue no longer than 1 minute. Your monologue and songs should be completely memorized. You may also be asked to improvise. When applying, please send photos and resumes. Also, please bring a picture and a resume to the audition