Mr. Kringle & Company® Casting Call for 2015 Season of Kringle’s Inventionasium®
Location: Cleveland, OH
Type: Theater
Mr. Kringle & Company® Casting Call for 2015 Season of Kringle’s Inventionasium®
Location: Cleveland, OH
Type: Interactive Theater
Production Company: The Mr. Kringle® Company, LLC
AUDITION INFORMATION – KRINGLE’S INVENTIONASIUM®
Kringle’s Inventionasium® is a 60 minute, fully immersive, interactive theatrical experience developed in Cleveland by the Mr. Kringle® Company, LLC in association with the Mr. Kringle® Licensing Group.
The Inventionasium® is Mr. Kringle’s top secret inventing laboratory. Guests tour different departments, explore each area and engage in hands-on activities to help Kringle, his family, friends and fellow inventors prepare for the holiday season. The experience concludes with a photo opportunity and private visit with Mr. Kringle® as well as a trip through Kringle’s Toy Shoppe®
Kringle’s Inventionasium® entertains over 20,000 guests annually during a 30 day run, attracts diverse families from all across the country and boasts one of the “Best Santas in the U.S.” according to TIME.com. Visit www.mrkringle.com.
AUDITION DATES & LOCATION
Open Call:
Saturday, October 10, 2:00 – 5 PM
Sunday, October 11, 2:00 – 5 PM
Monday, October 12, 6:00 – 9 PM
Mr. Kringle & Company® Corporate Headquarters is located on Level 1 inside Tower City Center at 230 W Huron Rd. Cleveland, OH 44113.
To audition, please email jobs@mrkringle.com with the date you’ll be attending. If you are unable to attend the auditions, you may submit a video audition, along with headshot/resume to the same email address. No phone calls please. Walk-Ins welcome.
Please submit to: jobs@mrkringle.com by 2015-10-09
AUDITION PREPARATION
Please prepare a one minute monologue that showcases heightened characterization and physicality. Sides will be given for cold reads. Dress for movement and come prepared to participate in group character & improvisation exercises. Bring current headshot and resume.
A qualified Performer would meet the following criteria:
- Thrives in team environment
- Outgoing personality
- Character actor
- Excellence in performing and sustaining funny voices or accents
- Ability to engage crowds with honest enthusiasm
- Loves working with families and children
- Willing to make a difference in a guests’ experience
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, environment
- Available to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
+18 years
PERFORMANCE DATES
Previews:
November 14 (VIP/Sponsors), 15, 17, 18 6pm – 8pm
Full Production:
November 20 (Opening); December 1-3, 8-10, 14-17 from 3pm – 8pm;
November 21, 27; December 4-6, 11-13, 18-23 from 10am – 8pm;
November 28 (Winterfest) from 10am – 9pm;
November 22, 29 from 11am – 7pm
December 24 (Closing) from 10am – 3pm
REHEARSALS
Orientation: Friday October 16th at 6:30pm
Rehearsal Period: October 19th to November 19, 2015
Weeknight Rehearsals: 6:00 – 10:00pm.
Weekend Rehearsals: Saturday rehearsals could be morning or afternoon.
Sunday rehearsals could be afternoon or evening.
ROLES AVAILABLE
All roles are open to ages +18. Positions are Non-Equity. Full and Part-Time schedules available. No participation fees required.
MRS. KRINGLE®
Mid 50s; Clara DeAngelis Kringle; Wife of Mr. Kringle; Born of the stars; Most often found working her green thumb in her Krismas™ Nursery. Influences: Auntie Mame
CHAROLETTE HOLLYHOP ™
Mid 20s; Gossip enthusiast; Keeps busy with multiple duties as receptionist and personal assistant to Mr. Kringle. Influences are Jeanine from Ghostbusters, New Jersey Accent.
SYLVESTOR HUMBLEFUSS HICCUP ™
Mid 40s; Royal figurehead in the City of North; Reigning Ambassador to the Elves; Brother-in-law to Mr. Kringle. Self involved softy, Emotional. Considers himself very “high class” despite being woefully tactless.
RHUBARB HICCUP ™
Mid 40s; Mrs. Kringle’s sister; Proud and professional matriarch; Serves as Head of Family Relations for the Inventionasium. Influences: Professor McGonagall
BOYZENBERRY HICCUP ™
Pre-Teen; Nephew to Mr. Kringle; Blue-haired twin; One of the most dedicated Hope Scout in Troupe #12; Key player in the opening of his Uncle’s Inventionasium. Playful and mischeveious, but not mean. Influences: Pee Wee Herman
RAZBERRY HICCUP ™
Pre-Teen; Niece to Mr. Kringle; Blue-haired twin; One of the most dedicated Hope Scout in Troupe #12; Key player in the opening of her Uncle’s Inventionasium. Influences: Lisa Simpson, Cindy Lou Who, Tracy Flick
OONA “BLIND” EYEBRITE™
Late 50s; Original founding member of the Eyebrite Society; Her multiple pairs of glasses allow sight into countless dimensions of imagination. Willful and obstinate. Sees more than others. The last of her kind. Influences: Professor Sybill Trelawney, Aughra
PROFESSOR IGNATIUS GLYTCH ™
Mid 50s; Short-circuited Inventologist; Famous for his theory of Inter-Imaginary Travel; Returning head of North Academy’s Mad Science Department; Mr. Kringle’s closet childhood friend. Influences: Doc Brown, Einstein, Prof. Farnsworth
FANCY ALOUETTA BISCUIT ™
Early 30s; Choir Director; 7th level teacher at North Academy; Oldest Biscuit of thirteen; Family is known throughout the City of North as favored bakers of fine breads and pastries. Fashionista, very sensible. English Accent. Influence: Mary Poppins
POINSETTIA PENELOPE “POPPY” PEPPERGRAM ™
Late 20s; Dedicated employee of the Official North Post; Shy and unintentionally funny mail lady.
EZEKIEL “SLICK” O’ZACKARY ™
Teenager; Brash Inventor; Recognized for his natural genius in Animechanics; Approached by Mr. Kringle himself to be the first member of the Inventionasium team. Cocky because he’s insecure. Trying to fit in and prove himself worthy as an inventor. Influences: Jimmy Neutron.
TAFFETA “TAFFIE” SALTWATER ™
Teenager; Head reporter for the Pickle; Voice of north academy; Will do as much sneaking around as necessary to get the big scoop. Instantly recognized by her commanding lisp. Determined, headstrong, genuine and passionate.
GUIDANCE AU PERE ™
Mid 40s; Mystical Keeper of the List; Appointed by the City of North’s High Heavens Society to serve as resident interpreter of wants & wishes. Spiritual guide. Warm, but firm. Influences: Yoda, Miss Cleo
CALENDAR “CALLIE” PRECIOUS ™
Under 10; Self-Appointed President of the Pajama Club; Spends most of her time in her jammies playing pretend as kitty cat “Callie.” More emotional than intellectual. Always gets wrapped up in the moment.
CORIANDER BISCUIT ™
Late Teens; Member of the Biscuit Family; One of Fancy’s younger brothers; Lead bassist in the all bass band, “The Merry Gentlemen.” Influences: Austin Powers
COZY GROUPHUG ™
Mid 30s; Guidance counselor at North Academy; Famous for impromptu hugs and the dancing of the “Cozy Boogie”. Naturally adept to reading and relating to people. Big, Burly Fella.
GOODY CHIMES™
Late 30s; Assistant Principal of North Academy; Requested to join Mr.Kringle’s team in hopes of “loosening her screws”; Wants to get in touch with her inner Inventologist. Always trying to be cool and hip amongst the youngsters.
GRACE ATLAS ™
Mid 20s; Comes from a long line of renown explorers in the City of North; Family has been charting the skies for generations; Most recognized for their publications of Star Maps still used for the Sleigh’s journey around the world.
MIMSY ATLAS ™
Early 20s; Comes from a long line of renown explorers in the City of North; Family has been charting the skies for generations; Most recognized for their publications of Star Maps still used for the Sleigh’s journey around the world.
KINGSTON DOMINEAUX ROYALE ™
Late 20s; Oversees the Wrapping Department for Mr. Kringle’s Toy Shoppe; Most charming and eligible bachelor amongst the Inventionasium Team. Jamaican accent, smooth speech and delivery.
ORANGELO ™
Early 20s; Spacey but brilliant; Out-of-the-box perspective; Open-minded nature; Public servant of the City of North; Admirer of Fancy; Band member of “The Merry Gentlemen.” Influences: Jeff Spicoli
SCOOZI ™
Early 30s; Discovered in the halls of North Academy; Janitor turned Inventologist; Proof that you can’t judge a book by its “cover-alls.” Will Hunting meets Kenickie
MR. FUZZY HAT ™
Late 30s; Private detective; “City of North’s #1 Man of Mystery”; Hired by Mrs. Kringle to report back on all Inventionasium shenanigans.
EISLEY OOGLE ™
Eyeball; Mr. Kringle’s eye for detail; Brought to life with Frosty’s top hat.
THE WANDER CLOCK ™
Grandfather clock; Mr. Kringle’s prized possession.
PERFORMANCE COMPENSATION
All Actors will receive hourly compensation for performances.
PAID: $10-14/Hour depending on role.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Based on original characters and story by: Michael Chiappe
Director: Miron Gusso; For more information about Miron, Visit http://www.mirongusso.com
Artistic Director – Jimmy Langa
Operations Director – Greg Markowitz
Hospitality Director – Jake Hastings
Questions? Contact Miron Gusso at mirongusso@gmail.com
This casting notice was posted by: The Mr. Kringle® Company, LLC
Payment: Paid
City or Location of call: Cleveland, OH
Please submit to: jobs@mrkringle.com by 2015-10-09
This casting notice was posted by: Mr. Kringle & Company®