Casting call, auditions Sept. 3-4 for production of 'The Polar Express' aboard the V&T
The historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad and Railway Commission in partnership with Rail Events, Inc. will hold auditions for their annual production of “The Polar Express” train ride for the 2017 season.
We are seeking actors, actresses, singers and dancers age 13 to adult to fill roles of Stewards, Elves, Chefs, Conductors, Hobos, Hero Boys and the big man himself, Santa Claus. All cast members will receive per diem remuneration. All performances are aboard the V&T train cars and are on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, three train runs per night.
Auditions will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, September 3, 2017 and Monday, September 4, 2017 at the V&T Railroad Depot located at 4650 Eastgate Siding Road in Carson City. Prior acting experience is not required.
Those auditioning are asked to bring a current headshot or picture, a theatrical resume, a short song to sing acapella and to wear comfortable clothes and shoes to move in. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script and ensemble singing of well-known Christmas carols.
Through Warner Brothers Consumer Products, Inc., The Polar Express train rides are based on the holiday story book and feature film from Warner Brothers Pictures about a doubting young boy who takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, actors and actresses will bring this classic story to life before the eyes of pajama clad passengers on a magical journey as this nighttime train whisks families away for an unforgettable ride to the North Pole.
During the journey, a train conductor will punch tickets and stewards and chefs will serve hot chocolate and cookies for passengers to enjoy while Chris Van Allsburg’s reads his classic story. At the North Pole, Santa will board the train and greet the children with the first gift of Christmas and elves will entertain passengers with Christmas carols and merriment as the train returns to Carson City.
The Polar Express runs 25 nights from November 18-Dec. 30, 2017. Cast is not required to be available for all 25 nights of performances, but must be available for a minimum of 12 performances. For more information about the production or to have an Audition Packet sent to you electronically please contact Carla Wilson, Talent Director; Email: cw3595@charter.net; Phone or Text (775) 781-0664.
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