Based upon the 20th-century motion picture
Directed by Micki Sharpe

Synopsis

Few stories capture the wonder of the holiday season quite like Miracle on 34th Street. This beloved adaptation of the classic film brings warmth, humor, and a touch of magic to the stage as one man challenges a skeptical world to believe in something greater than itself.

When Kris Kringle is hired to play Santa Claus at Macy's, his kindness and genuine spirit quickly win over customers and coworkers alike. But when Kris insists that he is the real Santa Claus, what begins as a harmless claim turns into a courtroom battle that captivates New York City. Along the way, a young girl, her practical mother, and an idealistic attorney discover that faith, hope, and imagination may be more powerful than they ever imagined.

Filled with memorable characters, heartfelt moments, and timeless holiday charm, Miracle on 34th Street is a celebration of belief, family, and the magic that can be found when we open our hearts. Gather your loved ones and experience this holiday classic that continues to delight audiences of all ages.

Charaters

• Kris Kringle (mature male): the new Santa Claus at Macy’s. Claims to be the real deal.
• Doris Walker (adult female): Macy’s public relations employee and single mother
• Susan Walker (young female): Doris’s precocious young daughter. A Santa skeptic.
• Fred Gailey (adult male): Lawyer and admirer of Doris. In search of love and a miracle.
• Ensemble Characters (our ensemble actors will perform multiple ensemble roles)
• Drunken Santa: let go from Macy’s for obvious reasons
• Shellhammer: Macy’s PR employee
• R.H. Macy: owner of Macy’s department store
• Alfred: Kris Kringle’s coworker
• Sawyer: Stuffy head of personnel dept.
• Miss Prong: his secretary
• Mother 1: Macy’s shopper with a thick NY accent
• Mortimer: her son, wants toys
• Mother 2: shopping with young daughter
• Girl: also wants toys
• Dr. Pierce: Psychiatrist and friend to Kris
• Gimbel: owner of Gimbels dept. store, Macy’s biggest rival
• Nurse: at Bellevue Hospital
• Judge: tough judge on the Kris Kringle case
• Charley: Judge’s friend, an Irish priest
• Thomas Mara: Prosecuting attorney
• Mrs. Mara: His wife
• Tommy: their son
• Various reporters, postman, photographers, crowd.

Auditions

Audition information will be provided at a later date. 

Helpful note: We will have an audition form for you to fill out. If you have an acting resume, that will help save you from filling out as much information! 

Show dates include nine performances between
November 27 and December 13.

Learn more about Colonial Playhouse.

Ask us questions about the auditions: colonialplayhousetheater@yahoo.com.