audition INformation
Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play
Audition Overview
The Pleasant Grove Players are pleased to announce auditions for their upcoming production of Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play adapted from the 1947 Lux Radio Broadcast by Lance Arthur Smith with original lyrics, music, and arrangements by Jon Lorenz. The show runs December 4-19 with performances at 7:30 pm on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and a 3:00 pm matinee performance December 12. Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play is directed by Howard and Kathryn Little. The show is single cast.
Auditions will be held in person or by video. For the audition, prepare approximately 30 seconds of a 1940’s Andrews Sister-style song sung to a backing track and a 30 second monologue from a play or musical (does not need to be memorized).
Rehearsals are generally held Monday-Friday evenings from 7:00-10:00 PM. A more detailed schedule will be provided once casting is finalized.
Synopsis
Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play brings the beloved holiday classic to life as if performed in a 1940s radio studio, complete with live sound effects and actors playing multiple roles. The story follows Kris Kringle, a kindly old man who claims to be the real Santa Claus, and the trial that will determine whether he is genuine or just delusional. Blending nostalgia, warmth, and holiday spirit, the play celebrates faith, imagination, and the magic of believing.
Audition Overview
The Pleasant Grove Players are pleased to announce auditions for their upcoming production of Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play adapted from the 1947 Lux Radio Broadcast by Lance Arthur Smith with original lyrics, music, and arrangements by Jon Lorenz. The show runs December 4-19 with performances at 7:30 pm on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and a 3:00 pm matinee performance December 12. Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play is directed by Howard and Kathryn Little. The show is single cast.
Auditions will be held in person or by video. For the audition, prepare approximately 30 seconds of a 1940’s Andrews Sister-style song sung to a backing track and a 30 second monologue from a play or musical (does not need to be memorized).
Rehearsals are generally held Monday-Friday evenings from 7:00-10:00 PM. A more detailed schedule will be provided once casting is finalized.
Synopsis
Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play brings the beloved holiday classic to life as if performed in a 1940s radio studio, complete with live sound effects and actors playing multiple roles. The story follows Kris Kringle, a kindly old man who claims to be the real Santa Claus, and the trial that will determine whether he is genuine or just delusional. Blending nostalgia, warmth, and holiday spirit, the play celebrates faith, imagination, and the magic of believing.
Audition Details
Register for an audition or submit your video through Casting Manager. If this is your first time using Casting Manager, you will be asked to create an account and upload a resume and headshot. If you don’t have a resume or headshot, there is space where you can add your education, training, experience, shows, etc. However, if you are new to performing and the audition process, don’t worry! We welcome first-timers!
In-person auditions will be September 23, 2026, from 7:00-10:00 pm at the Keith Christeson Theater located on the first floor of the Pleasant Grove Library (30 E Center St, Pleasant Grove).
Video auditions must be received no later than 11:59 PM on Monday, September 28, 2026 to be considered for callbacks. Begin your video with your slate (name only). Make sure your video link is public, and Google files are open to anyone with the link.
Callbacks will be held in-person and are scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, and will be by invitation only.
Rehearsals & Performances:
Rehearsals will begin on or around October 19, 2026. Miracle on 34th Street runs December 4-19 with performances at 7:30 pm on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and a 3:00 pm matinee performance December 12.
Rehearsals and performances occur in the Keith Christeson Theater (located on the first floor of the Pleasant Grove Library (30 E Center St.)).
For questions or more information about the audition, contact [email protected].
Character Descriptions
KRISTOFER VAN LISBERG as KRIS KRINGLE: (Male, singing optional F3-E4) Santa Claus.
CORDELIA RAGSDALE as DORIS WALKER: (Female, Alto/ mezzo-soprano C4-C#5) Macy's public relations expert. Also plays Mother, Girl, and Others.
GRACIE DEMARCO as SUSAN WALKER: (Female, 8-12, soprano C4-C5) Doris’s precocious daughter.
GRADY WILLIAMS as FRED GAILEY: (Male, baritone/ tenor Bb3-G4) Lawyer, looking for love and a miracle. Also plays Alfred and Others.
WALLACE AINSLEY as MALE CHARACTER ACTOR: (Male, Baritone B3-E4) Various. Versatile. Plays Drunken Santa, Mr. Shellhammer, Dr. Sawyer, Gimbel, R.H. Macy, Thomas Mara, Others.
OLIVIA GLATT as FEMALE CHARACTER ACTOR: (Female, Soprano C4-E5) Various. Versatile. Plays Mortimer, 2nd Mother, Miss Prong, Dr. Pierce, Nurse, Charley, Mrs. Mara, Tommy, Others.
ALEX MIALDO as ANNOUNCER, FOLEY ARTIST and JUDGE: (Male, Bass/ baritone
F2-E4) Plays keyboard.
FOLEY ARTIST(S): (Male or Female, any age) The foley artist is responsible for making live sound effects throughout the production.
CORDELIA RAGSDALE as DORIS WALKER: (Female, Alto/ mezzo-soprano C4-C#5) Macy's public relations expert. Also plays Mother, Girl, and Others.
GRACIE DEMARCO as SUSAN WALKER: (Female, 8-12, soprano C4-C5) Doris’s precocious daughter.
GRADY WILLIAMS as FRED GAILEY: (Male, baritone/ tenor Bb3-G4) Lawyer, looking for love and a miracle. Also plays Alfred and Others.
WALLACE AINSLEY as MALE CHARACTER ACTOR: (Male, Baritone B3-E4) Various. Versatile. Plays Drunken Santa, Mr. Shellhammer, Dr. Sawyer, Gimbel, R.H. Macy, Thomas Mara, Others.
OLIVIA GLATT as FEMALE CHARACTER ACTOR: (Female, Soprano C4-E5) Various. Versatile. Plays Mortimer, 2nd Mother, Miss Prong, Dr. Pierce, Nurse, Charley, Mrs. Mara, Tommy, Others.
ALEX MIALDO as ANNOUNCER, FOLEY ARTIST and JUDGE: (Male, Bass/ baritone
F2-E4) Plays keyboard.
FOLEY ARTIST(S): (Male or Female, any age) The foley artist is responsible for making live sound effects throughout the production.
What’s next?
Stay tuned for our 2027 season info!
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