Auditions – “Miracle on 34th Street The Musical”

Meredith Willson’s Miracle on 34th Street The Musical

Book by Meredith Willson
Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson
Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture of the same name, with story by Valentine Davies and screenplay by George Seaton

Production Team

Director:  Jeff Meador
Assistant Director:  Four Rose Ivie
Music Director:  Haley Twaddell
Choreographer:  Maddie Almond
Stage Manager:  Hayley Vantine

Performances

December 2-23, 2022

Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm and 7:30pm plus December 20-21 at 7:30pm

Rehearsals

  • Rehearsals will begin Monday, October 24, 2022.
  • Typically, rehearsals will be Mondays-Thursdays from 7-10pm and Saturdays from 9am-12pm.
  • Tech Week rehearsals on Novemver 28-December 1, 2022, will be Monday-Thursday from 6-10pm.
  • There may be a Q2Q rehearsal on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

Benefits

  • Limited actor stipends are available for specific roles; stipends typically range from $100-$400.
  • An allotment of comp tickets is available for family and friends.
  • Housing is available upon request.

COVID-19 Protocols

Granbury Theatre Company employs a COVID-19 mitigation officer. Depending on community transmission levels, protocols may include all cast and crew members wearing a mask at all times during rehearsals (during tech week, masks may be removed while performing). COVID-19 testing may be required weekly or more frequently, if necessary for all unvaccinated (or in need of a booster) cast/crew and for any vaccinated cast/crew experiencing symptoms.

Due to supply issues, cast/crew members may be required to supply their own COVID-19 tests.

Video Auditions

Schedule Extended! 

Please complete this Google Form by Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 5pm.

https://forms.gle/baCruooETpj8sXVj6

Please submit a video file of you singing 32 bars from a song in the style of the show with track or accompaniment.

You will need to upload a headshot and acting resume in addition to your video file.

This is a simplified version of the usual GTC audition form. You will complete a longer form if you are selected for callbacks.

 

Callbacks

If needed and by invitation only

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 – 7-10pm
Granbury Opera House (133 E. Pearl Street, Granbury, Texas 76048) or GTC Studio 1301 (1301 W. Pearl Street, Granbury, Texas 76048)

PRODUCTION DESCRIPTION

Single mother, Doris Walker, doesn’t want her six-year-old Susan’s head filled with romantic notions. Their neighbor, Fred Gailey, tries to woo Doris by charming Susan and taking her to see Santa Claus at Macy’s, where Doris works. Doris is not impressed, but when it turns out that Macy’s Santa may, in fact, be the real Kris Kringle, a wave of love spreads across New York City that melts even the most cynical hearts.
 
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET THE MUSICAL Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com 

CHARACTER LISTING

Doris Walker – Special Event Coordinator for Macy’s Department Store. She is a driven career woman and free thinker who has recently divorced. Hard-working and cynical.
Gender: Female | Age: 30 to 40 | Vocal range top: F5 | Vocal range bottom: F3
 
Susan – Daughter to Dorris. She is wise beyond her years and a self-sufficient city girl.
Gender: Female | Age: 6 to 9 | Vocal range top: Eb5 | Vocal range bottom: G3
 
Fred Gaily – A handsome Military Captain mustering out into civilian life. Smart, hopeful and warm.
Gender: Male | Age: 30 to 40 | Vocal range top: Ab4 | Vocal range bottom: Ab2
 
Kris Kringle – Kind old man who believes he is Santa Claus. He embodies all of the classic characteristics of the jolly, friendly, warm-hearted icon.
Gender: Male | Age: 55 to 70 | Vocal range top: E4 | Vocal range bottom: B2
 
Marvin Shellhammer – An aggressive but somewhat bungling junior executive and the head of Public Relations.
Gender: Male | Age: 30 to 40 | Vocal range top: F#4 | Vocal range bottom: C3
 
R.H. Macy – The boss of Macy’s. Very concerned with public opinion.
Gender: Male | Age: 45 to 65 | Vocal range top: E4 | Vocal range bottom: Bb2
 
Ensemble – Shoppers, Children, Citizens, Government Officials, Townspeople