Miracle on 34th Street
the Musical
December 9 - 12
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY Meredith Wilson
BOOK BY Meredith Wilson
DIRECTOR:
TIFFANY MCGEHEE
MUSIC DIRECTOR:
JENNIE HOUSE
CHOREOGRAPHER:
CAROL MERRILL
“A holiday classic from the writer of the musical theatre masterpiece, The Music Man!, and based on the movie of the same name, Miracle on 34th Street features a book and score by none other than Meredith Wilson.
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.
Filled with humor, spectacle and such beloved songs as "Pinecones and Holly Berries," "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" and "My State, My Kansas," this joyous, heartwarming musical is pure family entertainment, wholesome without being cloying. A star-vehicle for a female actress that features great roles for children, the show is a cast- and crowd-pleaser. Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical is the perfect holiday treat!” Music Theatre International (MTI).
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.
Filled with humor, spectacle and such beloved songs as "Pinecones and Holly Berries," "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" and "My State, My Kansas," this joyous, heartwarming musical is pure family entertainment, wholesome without being cloying. A star-vehicle for a female actress that features great roles for children, the show is a cast- and crowd-pleaser. Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical is the perfect holiday treat!” Music Theatre International (MTI).
auditions
October 18 & 19
6:30pm
Audition Location:
Meridian Little Theatre
4334 MS-39
Meridian, MS 39301
Performance Dates:
December 9-12, 2021
Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:00 pm
Sunday at 2:00 pm
Rehearsal Schedule:
October 25-December 8, 2021. Dates and times to be determined.
Occasional weekends, either daytime or evening. Not everyone will be called for every rehearsal.
Tech Week: December 5-8, 2021 (all called; no conflicts permitted).
Audition Information:
Parts are available for all ages and all abilities.
Prepare a 45 second cut (or 16-18 bars) of a standard musical theatre song that demonstrates your vocal range and ability. Bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Alternatively, you may use and provide your own recorded accompaniment.
A dance combination will be taught, though not all roles are required to dance. Some will be asked to read from the script. Callbacks will only be held if necessary and may not include all roles.
Bring your calendar and be prepared to identify your conflicts for the rehearsal period. We can accommodate some conflicts but need to understand when they are.
For More Information:
Meridian Little Theatre
4334 MS-39
Meridian, MS 39301
Performance Dates:
December 9-12, 2021
Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:00 pm
Sunday at 2:00 pm
Rehearsal Schedule:
October 25-December 8, 2021. Dates and times to be determined.
Occasional weekends, either daytime or evening. Not everyone will be called for every rehearsal.
Tech Week: December 5-8, 2021 (all called; no conflicts permitted).
Audition Information:
Parts are available for all ages and all abilities.
Prepare a 45 second cut (or 16-18 bars) of a standard musical theatre song that demonstrates your vocal range and ability. Bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Alternatively, you may use and provide your own recorded accompaniment.
A dance combination will be taught, though not all roles are required to dance. Some will be asked to read from the script. Callbacks will only be held if necessary and may not include all roles.
Bring your calendar and be prepared to identify your conflicts for the rehearsal period. We can accommodate some conflicts but need to understand when they are.
For More Information:
- About the show, visit https://www.mtishows.com/meredith-willsons-miracle-on-34th-street-the-musical
- About the audition and production, please contact Meridian Little Theatre at 601- 482-6371 or email [email protected]
Characters to cast
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 Doris. 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
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 Doris. 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