Auditions for our next show, Miracle on 34th Street, directed by Thurston Williams,
A script is available for perusal at the Kernersville Library.
Monday October 21 and Tuesday October 22, 2024 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Basement of the Salvation Army Building (130 E. Mountain St) There will be directional signs in parking lot.
Callbacks, if needed, will be on Wednesday, October 23.
Families with children are encouraged to audition together. This is KLT’s annual Bring a Book to Life show! Call 336-993-6556 with questions.
Parts Available:
Please note that many roles (as listed) can be cast as either male or female. Character names may be adjusted based upon casting
Kris Kringle (Adult male) Kris is a genial older man who is hired on the spot to fill as Santa Claus in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade when the man originally hired shows up drunk. He is then extended the opportunity to play the store Santa throughout the holidays. When he confesses that he actually is Santa Claus, he thought to be merely suffering a harmless delusion by everybody but one doctor. Eventually, he must prove himself in court to be the actual Santa Claus.
Doris Walker (Adult female) Doris is the Macy’s employee who hires Kris to fill in for the drunk “Santa” and becomes friends with him afterward. She is a divorcee with a young daughter. Her bitterness about the failure of the marriage has stimulated her to raise her daughter to look at the world realistically and without any illusions of fantasy, such as the existence of Santa Claus.
Susan Walker (Child female) The precociously mature daughter of Doris is halfway to becoming cynical before she even gets out of elementary school. Kris recognizes the damage Doris is unwittingly inflicting upon her daughter and makes a deal with their new neighbor to soften them both. Kris will focus on getting Susan to believe in Santa while the neighbor will try to get her mother to believe in love again.
Fred Gailey (Adult male) The new neighbor with eyes for Doris also develops a friendship with Kris and even invites him to stay at his apartment while he is working at Macy’s. Although their friendship is initially forged as the deal to break down the hardened exteriors of mother and daughter, Fred’s job as a lawyer will soon define their relationship when Fred leaves his position with a legal firm to do the seemingly impossible: prove in court that Kris actually is Santa Claus.
Sawyer (Adult male or female) The doctor who examines Kris, addressing his claims to be Santa Claus. When Doris discovers that Kris actually believes he is Santa Claus, she decides he can’t remain employed any longer. However, Kris has proven to be the most popular Santa Claus the store has ever had, boosting sales and regard for the company and putting Doris in a bind. It is decided that before firing him, Kris will undergo a psychological examination by the company psychiatrist. Kris passes with flying colors, but had managed to put Sawyer on his bad side and so the doctor declares his mental state to be potentially dangerous to himself and others.
Mara (Adult male or female) After the issue of Kris being a danger comes up, the only way he can avoid being confined in a hospital is with a judge’s ruling of sanity. The D.A. gets Kris to admit in court that he believes he is Santa, however, and moves to rest his case. When he brings R.H. Macy—owner of the famous department store—to the stand and asks him if he believes Kris is the real Santa Claus, Macy wavers as he thinks of all great public relations benefits Kris has brought the store and finally answers yes, that he does believe him to be Santa.
Judge Harper (Adult male or female) Since Kris can avoid being confined against his will only with a judge’s ruling of competency, the only way the Judge can make that determination is if he either admits he’s not Santa or proves he is Santa. A member of the political machine that got Harper elected warns the Judge against taking on the case because either way he/she rules is bound to lose him/her support at the polls: either be admitting that he/she believes in Santa Claus to adults or will be telling children everywhere that there is not such a thing as Santa Claus. The only hope is that Fred can somehow get the evidence to legally accept that Kris is Santa.
Shellhamer (Adult male or female) – Assistant to Doris. Friendly, efficient. DR. PIERCE Adult Male or Female (any age) – Physician at Maplewood Home; warm, caring.
Halloran (Adult male or female) – Judge Harper’s political campaign manager.
Finley (Adult Male or Female) – Bailiff in Judge Harper’s court.
Macy (Adult Male or Female – Stage Age 30+) – Owner and manager of Macy’s Department Store.
Bloomingdale (Adult Male or Female – Stage Age 30+) – Owner and manager of Bloomingdale’s Department Store.
Doctor Pierce (Adult Male or Female) A friend of Kris Kringle, believes Kris’s delusion is positive and that he wants to bring happiness to everyone. Pierce is concerned about Kris’s well-being, after Kris has been discharged from Maplewood and may not have a place to live.
Ensemble Adult, Teens, and Children (Male and female, all ages) – The ensemble is essential to this show. They will guide the show, filling scene breaks, changing scenery, and creating a complete world (lots of possibilities). There are several speaking roles for children and teens who also appear as extras in other scenes. Adult ensemble features include Bag Lady, Rich Person, Drunk Santa, Duncan (Zookeeper), Postal Workers, Parents who visit Santa, Pedestrians, Photographers, Courtroom Crowd, Parade Workers and Carolers. There is also a special “Elf Theatre” presentation at Macy’s (might be a short sketch, a musical production, dance, etc.), which will spotlight Elves and their talents. Singing ability is useful but not required.
What to Prepare:
Complete the audition form found here and bring 3 copies.
Please ensure you list all conflicts between the time of auditions and the time of the show (December 6, 2024).
Kernersville Little Theatre does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
Take the Stage!
At KLT, we conduct open auditions and welcome anyone in the community to have the opportunity to “take the stage”. Auditions are generally held three to four months prior to the show’s production dates. Details of upcoming auditions will be communicated on our Facebook page, through email blasts and on our website.
For information on preparing for your audition and what to expect when auditioning at Kernersville Little Theatre, please scroll to the bottom of this page. We want to make sure you make the most of your audition experience.
Audition Preparations
*Audition Form – Our audition form is now available HERE for you to download. Please bring 3 copies of your completed audition form and conflict calendar to save time when you arrive!
*Age Range – Look for the character descriptions and any minimum age requirements in each audition notice.
We want you to get the most out of your audition with KLT. Below are some general guidelines about our audition process and tips on preparing for your audition.
*Experience – You don’t need any experience to audition, or even to get a great part at Kernersville Little Theatre. We get people with lots of experience and some with none at all. All that is required is an interest in performing and a willingness to commit!
*What to Bring – You will be asked to identify any conflicts that you will have starting with the audition dates and running through the last performance, so bring your calendar. If you have a resume showing your performing experience, you can bring that, but most people don’t. We will ask you to fill out an audition form with your contact information and experience.
*What to Wear – Always wear comfortable clothes and shoes – NO SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS, especially if you are auditioning for a musical. If you are an experienced dancer you may want to bring your specialty dance shoes.
*What to Prepare – The audition for non-musicals will consist of reading from the script. You do not have to prepare anything, but it can be helpful to have read or seen the play ahead of time so that you are familiar with what is going on in the script. Individual directors may ask you to participate in some improvisations or theatre exercises, but don’t let that intimidate you – we’re here to have fun and to learn more about you!
If you are auditioning for a musical, you will also need to be prepared to sing a song. You should bring a rehearsed song as well as the piano accompaniment. The accompanist will be seeing your music for the first time, so don’t worry if they don’t play it perfectly – just do your best! The Music Director will probably also ask you to sing some scales to understand your vocal range.
Musical auditions may also include a simple dance routine. The choreographer will give you some dance steps to do in a group to evaluate your basic ability.
*Most Important – Relax and have fun! And don’t be afraid to ask questions if anything isn’t clear to you. KLT is all about creating opportunities for you to get experience on and off stage. Come PLAY with us!
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