"Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus” Play Seeks Kids and Teens

Seeking kids and teens for "Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus” play. See the details below. About the project: “Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus” takes place in 1897 New York City near Christmastime. Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon, while excited for the holiday, grapples with belief when her friends inform her there is no Santa Claus. Her father suggests she write a letter to the local newspaper asking if Santa Claus is real. Meanwhile, at the New York Sun newspaper, writer Francis Church, in the throes of grief after the loss of his wife, receives it and decides to investigate the answer. Additional info: The show will run from Dec. 3 through 20 and is staged as a 1940s radio broadcast, with the set in a radio station. Memorization of dialogue is not required for the show. Several actors will play more than one part, so vocal variation will be key. Also needed are one to two people without dialogue, to produce sound effects live on stage during the production. Those interested in auditioning should bring a resume and headshot, and be prepared to list conflicts between Oct. 12 and Dec. 2. If you are interested, please apply.