Theatre Bacchus is
CASTING
For Our Holiday Show
“Miracle on 34th Street”!
The story in this play is completely faithful to Valentine Davies’ book printed in 1947. The characters and their names are taken from the book.
This play, like Valentine Davies’ book and the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture, continues to be a delightful “twentieth century Christmas Carol”.
Characters:
Leads:
Doris Walker:
-looking for a female actor who presents in the age range of late 20’s to mid 30’s
-mother of Susan (age 7)
-personnel manager at Macy’s
-divorced, as a result, a committed realist - doesn’t want her daughter to be “fooled” by myths such as Santa Claus
Kris Kringle:
-looking for an actor who can present as the traditional Santa Claus (likely age range 50s to 60s)
-a humble man, trusting in the good in all people, who is forced to prove he is the real thing
Fred Gayley:
-looking for an actor who presents in the age range of late 20s to mid 30s
-lawyer, neighbour and friend to Doris and Susan
Susan Walker:
-looking for an actor who presents as age 7, but is older
-Doris’ daughter
-raised to be a realist but learns to use her imagination
Supporting Roles: (most of these are doubled)
Dr. Pierce/Sawyer: either male or female presenting age range 30’s to 60’s
-as Pierce - a kindly doctor who works at the Maplewood Home where Kris was staying
-as Sawyer - Macy’s vocational guidance counsellor - weaselly and conniving - tries to get Kris committed to a mental hospital
-a fun acting challenge to play these very opposite characters
Shellhammer:
-either male or female presenting age range 30’s to 50s
-Mrs. Walker’s assistant
-trying to manage the chaos of Christmas in New York’s busiest department store
Judge Harper:
-male presenting in his 50’s to 60’s
-of the New York State Court
-stuck with the case deciding whether Kris is the real Santa Claus while facing an election
-doubles as Drunken Santa in Act One
Mr. or Ms. Mara:
-either male or female presenting in age range late 20’s to mid 30’s
-prosecuting attorney
-mother or father of Mara Jr.
-doubles as Rich Person in Act One
Findley:
-either male or female presenting in age range of 30’s to 50’s
-bailiff in Judge Harper’s court
-doubles as Bag Lady or Man in Act One
Mr. Macy:
-male presenting in age range of 50’s to 60’s
-owner and manager of Macy’s Department Store
-doubles as Jim Duncan - the antelope keeper at The Central Park Zoo
Bloomingdale:
-presenting in the age range of 50’s-60s
-owner and manager of Bloomingdales Department Store
-doubles as Halloran - Judge Harper’s political campaign manager in Act Two
Many actors in these supporting roles will play even more roles in addition to what is here - a busy, but FUN time!
Youth Roles:
Looking for 4-5 children to play Elves and children talking to Santa at Macy’s and carolers.
There is also a scene where simple choreo is involved.
Looking for actors between the ages of 9 and 14 or those who present in this age range.
SHOW DATES:
December 6,7,8,13,14,15 2024, for a total of 8 performances
Performances at Vieni Estates Winery 4553 Fly Rd., Beamsville
Rehearsals 3x/wk at St. Philippe Parish Hall, 472 Locust St. Burlington beginning in September.
Non-union
Profit Share
Audition via self-tape submission, due: Sept. 15
Or in-person at St. Philippe Parish Hall on: Friday September 13 and Sunday September 15,
evenings starting at 7 pm
To request sides, to set up an audition appointment, or for any inquiries contact Lana Borsellino theatrebacchus@gmail.com