Announcing AUDITIONS for SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA production of THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride (Perris, CA)
Calling all SoCal actors, singers, and dancers to come join us on the magic train!
2024 Auditions This Summer.
The Polar Express Train Ride – Southern California Auditions:
Sunday, August 4, 2024
Appointments: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Open Call: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Monday, August 5, 2024
Appointments: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Open Call: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location:
3-D Theatricals
1255 N Knollwood Circle
Anaheim, CA 92801
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride is an hour-long live production that takes place aboard a slow-moving train. The show includes scripted scenes, live singing, dancing, and a great deal of audience interaction. Passengers of THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride arrive ready for an exciting experience! The ride offers a special moment where families can share in a unique experience based on a movie they love that contains a beautiful message. You would be joining a team whose primary goal is to ensure that each passenger receives a fun and personal experience as well as a moving and meaningful one. Join us this holiday season aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride!
ABOUT THE SHOW:
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride is a 60-min live production that happens aboard a slow-moving train that leaves from the Southern California Railway Museum in Perris, CA. There are 3-5 departures per show day. The show includes scripted scenes, live singing, dancing, and a great deal of audience interaction.
Rehearsals will be at La Mirada Theater Rehearsal Space, 15517 Phoebe Ave, La Mirada, CA 90638
Local casting only.
Housing and transportation is not provided.
PAY RATES
All Roles (except Santa & Hero Child): $20/hour
Santa: $28/hour
SEEKING ACTORS FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
- SANTA: Male identified character actor, any ethnicity, to play 45+; warm, sincere, full of real joy, non-singer.
- CONDUCTOR: Male identified, any ethnicity, to play 35-55; stoic to goofy, charming, simple singing and choreography.
- HOBO: Male identified actor, any ethnicity to play 25-35; high-energy, assertive, gruff, strong-voiced; imposing while masking a joyful heart. Non-singer.
- STEWARD: All genders and ethnicities to play 20-30; singer/actor, authoritative, outgoing, team player.
- KIA or “Know-It-All”: All genders and ethnicities to play 20-30; actor, comedic, energetic, outgoing, personable, foil to ‘Steward’, team player, singing is a plus!
- BAILEY: All gender and ethnicities to play 20-30; singer/actor, outgoing, joyful, comedic, personable, team player.
- HERO CHILD: All genders and ethnicities to play 11-13 years old; 5’3” or under; sincere, kind. Non-singer.
- SANTA’S ELVES: All genders and ethnicities, to play 20-25; energetic, kind, effusive, loves kids. Simple dancing required. Non-singer.
ALL ROLES PAID!
Visit raileventscasting.com for more information and to schedule an audition appointment!
