Rail Events Productions
The Polar Express

Pay: Yes

Description:

Rail Events Productions announces live auditions for THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride, A LIVE, 60-minute show based on the film by Warner Bros. The show will be performed aboard a slow moving train out of Chicago's Union Station.

Pay: $683/week for adult actors (see breakdown below)

Seeking:
-Actors, Actor/Singers, Musical Theater performers, all genders, all ethnicities to play 20-35, energetic performers, out-going

-Conductor, Hobo: Male identified, to play 25-45, charming, outgoing, personable, non-singing

-Santa: Male identified actor to play 50+, warm, sincere, full of real joy, non-singing (Santa rate: $759/week.)

-Hero Boy: Male identified child actor, all ethnicities, to play 10-12, 5'5" and under, sincere, ability to interact w/others, non-singing (Note: Hero Boy rate is $28 per performance with schedule abiding by all IL labor laws, contract total for Hero Boy is @$1690)

-Hero Girl: Female identified child actor, all ethnicities, to play 10-12, 5'5" and under, sincere, ability to interact w/others, non-singing. (Note: Hero Girl actor rate is $28 per performance with schedule abiding by all IL labor laws, contract total for Hero Girl is @$1690)

Live auditions, by appointment only, will be in Chicago August 26, 27, 28, 2021

ABOUT THE RIDE:
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride is a 60m live production that happens aboard a slow moving train that leaves out of Union Station in downtown Chicago. There are scripted scenes, live songs, dancing and a great deal of passenger interaction. There are 2-6 departures per show day. Passengers of the Polar Express arrive for a special moment; a moment when families can all be together to share in an experience based on a movie and book that they love, and one that has a beautiful message. You would be joining a team whose primary goal is to ensure that each passenger gets a fun and professional experience as well as a moving and meaningful one!

COVID-19: Rail Events Productions (REP) asks that all performers who are 12 and older and who are not fully vaccinated to please wear a mask during your audition, as well as in the waiting room. For your safety, all Polar Express staff present at the audition are also fully vaccinated for Covid-19.

When scheduling an audition, a copy of REP's Covid Operating Plan will be attached to your email for your reference.

Time Commitment:

Rehearsals: Nov 23 - Dec 1: 2-10pm
Performances: Dec. 2 - Jan 1, 2021: Daily performances, weekdays until Dec 16 are evening performances. Dec 17-Jan1 daytime performances are added. Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day are off.

Contact Info:

For audition consideration, please send current headshot and resume to ChicagoPolarCasting@gmail.com

Reply To Email: ChicagoPolarCasting@gmail.com
Website: www.facebook.com/thepolarexpresschicago