Christmas Shorts
By: Lucy Williams
Directed By: Matt Masiello
Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas Shorts is full of festive feel-good holiday fun for the whole family. You’ll find everything here, from kids writing letters to Santa, to the big guy getting ready for Christmas himself, to a bunch of elves who accidentally rip Santa’s gift bag at the last minute. (Don’t worry, Mrs. Claus can fix it!) Appearances by Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the Ghost of Christmas Future, and more round out this fun seasonal comedy.
Performance Dates
- December 6, 7, 13, 14 at 1:30pm and 3:30pm
Audition Dates:
- Sept 29th at 7pm
- Oct 1st at 7pm
- Callbacks if required (invite only) will be Saturday October 4 at 2pm
Audition Process
There’s something for everyone in this holiday delight made up of short scenes and monologues. You’ll find everything here, from kids writing letters to Santa, to the big guy getting ready for Christmas himself, to a bunch of elves who accidentally rip Santa’s gift bag at the last minute.(Don’t worry, Mrs. Claus can fix it!) There’s a sports segment featuring the 845th annual Reindeer Games and a holiday quiz show featuring Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the Ghost of Christmas Future. A soap opera, As the North Pole Turns, a news segment from the North Pole News,and some Christmas-themed commercials round out this fun seasonal comedy.
- Seeking 20-25 Versatile adult actor ages 18 to 70 years of age and 5-6 junior actors ages 8 to 15.
- For junior actors, parent or guardian must be on site, and they are invited to be part of the show (as carolers, audience member for quiz, bystanders in news segment etc.)
- Auditions slots will be scheduled in advance at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0948ADAD2DAAF58-58349947-auditions#/
- Those auditioning will be asked to read a scene from the play ( see character breakdowns and sides below) .
- Please bring a resume and/or headshot if available (printed out iPhone photos are fine)
Studio Players has a non-traditional, inclusive casting policy. All roles are open and everyone is encouraged to audition.