The Santa Switch

Schedule · Sep 23, 2026
Description: Auditions: September 29 & 30, 2026 (You will only need to sign up for one of those days). Audition Times: 5:30 – 9:00 PM (Audition times are 7-minute slots) End: 2026-09-30 Kind: audition Start: 2026-09-29 Description: Dance Audition: October 1, 2026. Dance Times: 5:30-7:30 PM End: 2026-10-01 Kind: audition Start: 2026-10-01 Description: Callbacks: October 4, 2025. Callbacks Time: 5:30 – 8:30 PM End: 2025-10-04 Kind: callback Start: 2025-10-04 Description: Rehearsals: October 5 – November 12, 2026. Sundays | 12 – 5 PM; Mondays | 5:30 – 8:30 PM; Wednesdays | 5:30 – 8:30 PM; Thursdays | 5:30 – 8:30 (TBD – backup day for any additional rehearsals IF needed) End: 2026-11-12 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-10-05 Description: Tech Rehearsals Begin: Sunday, November 15 – November 19, 2026 End: 2026-11-19 Kind: tech Start: 2026-11-15 Description: Performance Dates: November 20, 21, December 3, 4 & 5 @ 7 PM; November 21, 22, December 5 & 6 @ 1 PM End: 2026-12-06 Kind: performance Start: 2026-11-20 Description: Special Festival of Lights Performance: Friday, November 27 @ 4:00 PM End: 2026-11-27 Kind: performance Start: 2026-11-27 Description: There will be a tentative pick-up rehearsal scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2026, to be confirmed later End: 2026-12-02 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-12-02 → Description: Auditions September 29 and 30, 2026; sign up for one day; 5:30–9:00 PM in 7-minute slots. End: 2026-09-30 Kind: audition Start: 2026-09-29 Description: Dance audition October 1, 2026, 5:30–7:30 PM. End: 2026-10-01 Kind: audition Start: 2026-10-01 Description: Callbacks October 4, 2025, 5:30–8:30 PM. End: 2025-10-04 Kind: callback Start: 2025-10-04 Description: Rehearsals October 5–November 12, 2026: Sundays 12–5 PM; Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30–8:30 PM; Thursdays 5:30–8:30 as a TBD backup day for additional rehearsals if needed. Beginning the week of November 1, cast members must attend all rehearsals they are called for through opening weekend. End: 2026-11-12 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-10-05 Description: Tech rehearsals begin Sunday, November 15 and run through November 19, 2026. End: 2026-11-19 Kind: tech Start: 2026-11-15 Description: November 20 and 21 at 7 PM. End: 2026-11-21 Kind: performance Start: 2026-11-20 Description: November 21 and 22 at 1 PM. End: 2026-11-22 Kind: performance Start: 2026-11-21 Description: Special Festival of Lights performance Friday, November 27 at 4:00 PM. End: 2026-11-27 Kind: performance Start: 2026-11-27 Description: Tentative pick-up rehearsal scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2026, to be confirmed later. End: 2026-12-02 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-12-02 Description: December 3, 4, and 5 at 7 PM. End: 2026-12-05 Kind: performance Start: 2026-12-03 Description: December 5 and 6 at 1 PM. End: 2026-12-06 Kind: performance Start: 2026-12-05

Roles · Sep 23, 2026
Description: Idealistic. Plucky. Loyal. An aspiring artist, Lucy came to New York in search of her place in the world. She believes in the inherent goodness of people; her optimism in the human spirit is infectious. It also gets her in trouble. Name: LUCY Playing age: 20s / 30s Status: open Description: The bespectacled, gray-haired matron of The North Pole, she's always been satisfied as the "woman behind the Big Man." When she's forced to step up and save Christmas, she realizes she likes calling the shots! And she's great at it. Name: MRS. CLAUS Status: open Description: Unflinchingly kind and warmhearted. Almost "too nice," Topher runs Kringlez Kidz, a children's charity. If Santa were a socially awkward young professional in mid-century Manhattan, this jovial square is how you'd imagine him. Name: TOPHER Playing age: 20s / 30s Status: open Description: An amazing ensemble of multi-talented community performers & students. The ensemble plays a number of roles, including various children, diner denizens, salespeople, a sparkle of elves (including Cinnamon, Juniper, Gingersnap, Glitterpants, Becky, and others), Arthur, Hildy, Chester, Operator, bar patrons, Mrs. Callaway, Businessman, Kringlez Kidz Dancers, partygoers, security guards, and others. Name: Ensemble Status: open → Description: Female; idealistic, plucky, and loyal aspiring artist who came to New York in search of her place in the world; believes in the inherent goodness of people and is optimistic about the human spirit. Name: Lucy Playing age: 20s / 30s Status: open Description: Female; bespectacled, gray-haired matron of the North Pole who is forced to step up and save Christmas and realizes she likes calling the shots. Name: Mrs. Claus Status: open Description: Male; unflinchingly kind and warmhearted, almost "too nice"; runs Kringlez Kidz, a children's charity. May be cast as a non-equity professional or community actor. Name: Topher Playing age: 20s / 30s Status: open Description: Multi-talented community performers and students playing various children, diner denizens, salespeople, elves including Cinnamon, Juniper, Gingersnap, Glitterpants, Becky, and others, Arthur, Hildy, Chester, Operator, bar patrons, Mrs. Callaway, Businessman, Kringlez Kidz Dancers, partygoers, security guards, and others. Name: Ensemble Status: open

Pay · Sep 23, 2026
Basis: unspecified Currency: USD Description: Seeking up to three non-equity professional actors, with role-based stipends of $300–$500. Community actors OR parents are UNPAID roles. Maximum: 500 Minimum: 300 Status: paid → Basis: unspecified Currency: USD Description: Role-based stipends of $300–$500 for up to three non-equity professional actors; community actors or parents are unpaid. Maximum: 500 Minimum: 300 Status: paid

Pay · Sep 23, 2026
Role-based stipends of $300–$500 for up to three non-equity professional actors; community actors and parents are UNPAID roles. → Role-based stipends of $300–$500 for up to three non-equity professional actors; community actors or parents are unpaid.

Locations · Sep 23, 2026
Address: 210 McHenry Ave City: Crystal Lake Kind: audition Name: Trinity Episcopal Parish → Address: 210 McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 City: Crystal Lake Kind: audition Name: Trinity Episcopal Parish

How to apply · Sep 23, 2026
Deadline: 2026-10-08T23:59:59-05:00 Deadline text: 2026-10-08T23:59:59-05:00 Email: rcsaeducation@rauecenter.org Instructions: To apply for this job email your details to rcsaeducation@rauecenter.org Materials: A memorized comedic monologue no longer than 1 minute 32 measures of a pop Christmas song, with sheet music (accompanist provided; no a cappella and no tracks) Method: email Timezone: America/Chicago → Deadline: 2026-10-08T23:59:59-05:00 Deadline text: 2026-10-08T23:59:59-05:00 Email: rcsaeducation@rauecenter.org Instructions: Email your details to apply. Sign up for one of September 29 or 30. Prepare a memorized comedic monologue no longer than 1 minute and 32 measures of a pop Christmas song; provide sheet music. An accompanist is provided; no a cappella or tracks. List availability and planned absences on the conflict calendar and whether the 5 PM start time works. Cast members are asked to have no more than 2 conflicts; beginning the week of November 1, 2026, cast members must attend all rehearsals they are called for through opening weekend. Materials: Memorized comedic monologue no longer than 1 minute 32 measures of a pop Christmas song Sheet music Method: email Timezone: America/Chicago

Status · Sep 17, 2026
expired → active

Schedule · Sep 17, 2026
Description: Auditions: September 29 & 30, 2026 (You will only need to sign up for one of those days); Audition Times: 5:30 – 9:00 PM (Audition times are 7-minute slots) End: 2026-09-30 Kind: audition Start: 2026-09-29 Description: Dance Audition: October 1, 2026; Dance Times: 5:30-7:30 PM End: 2026-10-01 Kind: audition Start: 2026-10-01 Description: Callbacks: October 4, 2025; Callbacks Time: 5:30 – 8:30 PM (year as written in source) End: 2025-10-04 Kind: callback Start: 2025-10-04 Description: Rehearsals: October 5 – November 12, 2026 — Sundays | 12 – 5 PM; Mondays | 5:30 – 8:30 PM; Wednesdays | 5:30 – 8:30 PM; Thursdays | 5:30 – 8:30 (TBD – backup day for any additional rehearsals IF needed) End: 2026-11-12 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-10-05 Description: Tech Rehearsals Begin: Sunday, November 15 – November 19, 2026 End: 2026-11-19 Kind: tech Start: 2026-11-15 Description: Performance Dates: November 20, 21 @ 7 PM; November 21, 22 @ 1 PM End: 2026-11-22 Kind: performance Start: 2026-11-20 Description: Special Festival of Lights Performance: Friday, November 27 @ 4:00 PM End: 2026-11-27 Kind: performance Start: 2026-11-27 Description: There will be a tentative pick-up rehearsal scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2026, to be confirmed later. End: 2026-12-02 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-12-02 Description: Performance Dates: December 3, 4 & 5 @ 7 PM; December 5 & 6 @ 1 PM End: 2026-12-06 Kind: performance Start: 2026-12-03 → Description: Auditions: September 29 & 30, 2026 (You will only need to sign up for one of those days). Audition Times: 5:30 – 9:00 PM (Audition times are 7-minute slots) End: 2026-09-30 Kind: audition Start: 2026-09-29 Description: Dance Audition: October 1, 2026. Dance Times: 5:30-7:30 PM End: 2026-10-01 Kind: audition Start: 2026-10-01 Description: Callbacks: October 4, 2025. Callbacks Time: 5:30 – 8:30 PM End: 2025-10-04 Kind: callback Start: 2025-10-04 Description: Rehearsals: October 5 – November 12, 2026. Sundays | 12 – 5 PM; Mondays | 5:30 – 8:30 PM; Wednesdays | 5:30 – 8:30 PM; Thursdays | 5:30 – 8:30 (TBD – backup day for any additional rehearsals IF needed) End: 2026-11-12 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-10-05 Description: Tech Rehearsals Begin: Sunday, November 15 – November 19, 2026 End: 2026-11-19 Kind: tech Start: 2026-11-15 Description: Performance Dates: November 20, 21, December 3, 4 & 5 @ 7 PM; November 21, 22, December 5 & 6 @ 1 PM End: 2026-12-06 Kind: performance Start: 2026-11-20 Description: Special Festival of Lights Performance: Friday, November 27 @ 4:00 PM End: 2026-11-27 Kind: performance Start: 2026-11-27 Description: There will be a tentative pick-up rehearsal scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2026, to be confirmed later End: 2026-12-02 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-12-02

Roles · Sep 17, 2026
Description: Idealistic. Plucky. Loyal. An aspiring artist, Lucy came to New York in search of her place in the world. She believes in the inherent goodness of people; her optimism in the human spirit is infectious. It also gets her in trouble. Name: Lucy Playing age: 20s / 30s Status: unknown Description: The bespectacled, gray-haired matron of The North Pole, she's always been satisfied as the "woman behind the Big Man." When she's forced to step up and save Christmas, she realizes she likes calling the shots! And she's great at it. Name: Mrs. Claus Status: unknown Description: May be cast as a non-equity pro or community actor. Unflinchingly kind and warmhearted. Almost "too nice," Topher runs Kringlez Kidz, a children's charity. If Santa were a socially awkward young professional in mid-century Manhattan, this jovial square is how you'd imagine him. Name: Topher Playing age: 20s / 30s Status: unknown Description: An amazing ensemble of multi-talented community performers & students. The ensemble plays a number of roles, including various children, diner denizens, salespeople, a sparkle of elves (including Cinnamon, Juniper, Gingersnap, Glitterpants, Becky, and others), Arthur, Hildy, Chester, Operator, bar patrons, Mrs. Callaway, Businessman, Kringlez Kidz Dancers, partygoers, security guards, and others. Name: Ensemble Playing age: 18+ (adults); students ages 7–18 Skills: singing dance Status: unknown → Description: Idealistic. Plucky. Loyal. An aspiring artist, Lucy came to New York in search of her place in the world. She believes in the inherent goodness of people; her optimism in the human spirit is infectious. It also gets her in trouble. Name: LUCY Playing age: 20s / 30s Status: open Description: The bespectacled, gray-haired matron of The North Pole, she's always been satisfied as the "woman behind the Big Man." When she's forced to step up and save Christmas, she realizes she likes calling the shots! And she's great at it. Name: MRS. CLAUS Status: open Description: Unflinchingly kind and warmhearted. Almost "too nice," Topher runs Kringlez Kidz, a children's charity. If Santa were a socially awkward young professional in mid-century Manhattan, this jovial square is how you'd imagine him. Name: TOPHER Playing age: 20s / 30s Status: open Description: An amazing ensemble of multi-talented community performers & students. The ensemble plays a number of roles, including various children, diner denizens, salespeople, a sparkle of elves (including Cinnamon, Juniper, Gingersnap, Glitterpants, Becky, and others), Arthur, Hildy, Chester, Operator, bar patrons, Mrs. Callaway, Businessman, Kringlez Kidz Dancers, partygoers, security guards, and others. Name: Ensemble Status: open

Pay · Sep 17, 2026
Basis: unspecified Currency: USD Description: Role-based stipends of $300–$500 for up to three non-equity professional actors; community actors OR parents are UNPAID roles. Maximum: 500 Minimum: 300 Status: paid → Basis: unspecified Currency: USD Description: Seeking up to three non-equity professional actors, with role-based stipends of $300–$500. Community actors OR parents are UNPAID roles. Maximum: 500 Minimum: 300 Status: paid

Pay · Sep 17, 2026
$300–$500 role-based stipend for up to three non-equity professional actors; community actors or parents are unpaid roles → Role-based stipends of $300–$500 for up to three non-equity professional actors; community actors and parents are UNPAID roles.

Eligibility · Sep 17, 2026
Open to non-equity professionals and community actors ages 18+; all individuals invited to audition regardless of race, physical capabilities, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, and physique → Non-equity professionals and community actors ages 18+; all individuals are invited to try out.

How to apply · Sep 17, 2026
Deadline: 2026-10-08T23:59:59-05:00 Deadline text: validThrough: 2026-10-08T23:59:59-05:00 Email: rcsaeducation@rauecenter.org Instructions: Sign up for one of the two audition days (Sept 29 or 30); audition slots are 7 minutes. Prepare a memorized comedic monologue no longer than 1 minute and 32 measures of a pop Christmas song with sheet music (accompanist provided; no a cappella, no tracks). A general dance audition takes place Thursday October 1. Be transparent about availability, planned absences and whether a 5 PM start time works when filling out the conflict calendar; no more than 2 conflicts requested, and from the week of November 1, 2026 all cast members must attend all called rehearsals through opening weekend. Materials: Memorized comedic monologue, no longer than 1 minute 32 measures of a pop Christmas song, with sheet music Conflict calendar / availability disclosure Method: email Timezone: America/Chicago → Deadline: 2026-10-08T23:59:59-05:00 Deadline text: 2026-10-08T23:59:59-05:00 Email: rcsaeducation@rauecenter.org Instructions: To apply for this job email your details to rcsaeducation@rauecenter.org Materials: A memorized comedic monologue no longer than 1 minute 32 measures of a pop Christmas song, with sheet music (accompanist provided; no a cappella and no tracks) Method: email Timezone: America/Chicago

Status · Sep 14, 2026
expired → active

Schedule · Sep 14, 2026
Description: Auditions: September 29 & 30, 2026 (You will only need to sign up for one of those days); Audition Times: 5:30 – 9:00 PM (7-minute slots) End: 2026-09-30 Kind: audition Start: 2026-09-29 Description: Dance Audition: October 1, 2026; Dance Times: 5:30-7:30 PM End: 2026-10-01 Kind: audition Start: 2026-10-01 Description: Callbacks: October 4, 2025; Callbacks Time: 5:30 – 8:30 PM End: 2025-10-04 Kind: callback Start: 2025-10-04 Description: Rehearsals: October 5 – November 12, 2026; Sundays 12 – 5 PM; Mondays 5:30 – 8:30 PM; Wednesdays 5:30 – 8:30 PM; Thursdays 5:30 – 8:30 (TBD – backup day for any additional rehearsals IF needed) End: 2026-11-12 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-10-05 Description: Tech Rehearsals Begin: Sunday, November 15 – November 19, 2026 End: 2026-11-19 Kind: tech Start: 2026-11-15 Description: Performance Dates: November 20, 21, December 3, 4 & 5 @ 7 PM; November 21, 22, December 5 & 6 @ 1 PM; Special Festival of Lights Performance: Friday, November 27 @ 4:00 PM End: 2026-12-06 Kind: performance Start: 2026-11-20 Description: There will be a tentative pick-up rehearsal scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2026, to be confirmed later. End: 2026-12-02 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-12-02 → Description: Auditions: September 29 & 30, 2026 (You will only need to sign up for one of those days); Audition Times: 5:30 – 9:00 PM (Audition times are 7-minute slots) End: 2026-09-30 Kind: audition Start: 2026-09-29 Description: Dance Audition: October 1, 2026; Dance Times: 5:30-7:30 PM End: 2026-10-01 Kind: audition Start: 2026-10-01 Description: Callbacks: October 4, 2025; Callbacks Time: 5:30 – 8:30 PM (year as written in source) End: 2025-10-04 Kind: callback Start: 2025-10-04 Description: Rehearsals: October 5 – November 12, 2026 — Sundays | 12 – 5 PM; Mondays | 5:30 – 8:30 PM; Wednesdays | 5:30 – 8:30 PM; Thursdays | 5:30 – 8:30 (TBD – backup day for any additional rehearsals IF needed) End: 2026-11-12 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-10-05 Description: Tech Rehearsals Begin: Sunday, November 15 – November 19, 2026 End: 2026-11-19 Kind: tech Start: 2026-11-15 Description: Performance Dates: November 20, 21 @ 7 PM; November 21, 22 @ 1 PM End: 2026-11-22 Kind: performance Start: 2026-11-20 Description: Special Festival of Lights Performance: Friday, November 27 @ 4:00 PM End: 2026-11-27 Kind: performance Start: 2026-11-27 Description: There will be a tentative pick-up rehearsal scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2026, to be confirmed later. End: 2026-12-02 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-12-02 Description: Performance Dates: December 3, 4 & 5 @ 7 PM; December 5 & 6 @ 1 PM End: 2026-12-06 Kind: performance Start: 2026-12-03

Roles · Sep 14, 2026
Description: Idealistic. Plucky. Loyal. An aspiring artist, Lucy came to New York in search of her place in the world. She believes in the inherent goodness of people; her optimism is infectious and also gets her in trouble. Name: LUCY Playing age: 20s / 30s Status: open Description: The bespectacled, gray-haired matron of The North Pole; always satisfied as the "woman behind the Big Man." When forced to step up and save Christmas, she realizes she likes calling the shots and is great at it. Name: MRS. CLAUS Status: open Description: Unflinchingly kind and warmhearted. Almost "too nice," Topher runs Kringlez Kidz, a children's charity. May be cast as a non-equity pro or community actor. Name: TOPHER Playing age: 20s / 30s Status: open Description: An amazing ensemble of multi-talented community performers & students who play a number of roles, including various children, diner denizens, salespeople, a sparkle of elves (including Cinnamon, Juniper, Gingersnap, Glitterpants, Becky, and others), Arthur, Hildy, Chester, Operator, bar patrons, Mrs. Callaway, Businessman, Kringlez Kidz Dancers, partygoers, security guards, and others. Name: Ensemble Status: open → Description: Idealistic. Plucky. Loyal. An aspiring artist, Lucy came to New York in search of her place in the world. She believes in the inherent goodness of people; her optimism in the human spirit is infectious. It also gets her in trouble. Name: Lucy Playing age: 20s / 30s Status: unknown Description: The bespectacled, gray-haired matron of The North Pole, she's always been satisfied as the "woman behind the Big Man." When she's forced to step up and save Christmas, she realizes she likes calling the shots! And she's great at it. Name: Mrs. Claus Status: unknown Description: May be cast as a non-equity pro or community actor. Unflinchingly kind and warmhearted. Almost "too nice," Topher runs Kringlez Kidz, a children's charity. If Santa were a socially awkward young professional in mid-century Manhattan, this jovial square is how you'd imagine him. Name: Topher Playing age: 20s / 30s Status: unknown Description: An amazing ensemble of multi-talented community performers & students. The ensemble plays a number of roles, including various children, diner denizens, salespeople, a sparkle of elves (including Cinnamon, Juniper, Gingersnap, Glitterpants, Becky, and others), Arthur, Hildy, Chester, Operator, bar patrons, Mrs. Callaway, Businessman, Kringlez Kidz Dancers, partygoers, security guards, and others. Name: Ensemble Playing age: 18+ (adults); students ages 7–18 Skills: singing dance Status: unknown

Pay · Sep 14, 2026
Basis: unspecified Currency: USD Description: Role-based stipends of $300–$500 for up to three non-equity professional actors; community actors or parents are UNPAID roles. Maximum: 500 Minimum: 300 Status: paid → Basis: unspecified Currency: USD Description: Role-based stipends of $300–$500 for up to three non-equity professional actors; community actors OR parents are UNPAID roles. Maximum: 500 Minimum: 300 Status: paid

Pay · Sep 14, 2026
Role-based stipends of $300–$500 for up to three non-equity professional actors; community actors or parents are UNPAID roles. → $300–$500 role-based stipend for up to three non-equity professional actors; community actors or parents are unpaid roles

Eligibility · Sep 14, 2026
Auditioners ages 18+; non-equity professionals and community actors. All individuals are invited to try out for roles; RCSA states inclusivity across race, physical capabilities, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, and physique. → Open to non-equity professionals and community actors ages 18+; all individuals invited to audition regardless of race, physical capabilities, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, and physique

How to apply · Sep 14, 2026
Deadline: 2026-10-08T23:59:59-05:00 Deadline text: validThrough: 2026-10-08T23:59:59-05:00 Email: rcsaeducation@rauecenter.org Instructions: Email your details to rcsaeducation@rauecenter.org to apply. Auditioners should come prepared with a memorized comedic monologue no longer than 1 minute and 32 measures of a pop Christmas song (sheet music provided; accompanist provided; no a cappella and no tracks). Be clear about availability, planned absences, and whether the 5 PM start time works; no more than 2 conflicts. Materials: Memorized comedic monologue, no longer than 1 minute 32 measures of a pop Christmas song, with sheet music Method: email Timezone: America/Chicago → Deadline: 2026-10-08T23:59:59-05:00 Deadline text: validThrough: 2026-10-08T23:59:59-05:00 Email: rcsaeducation@rauecenter.org Instructions: Sign up for one of the two audition days (Sept 29 or 30); audition slots are 7 minutes. Prepare a memorized comedic monologue no longer than 1 minute and 32 measures of a pop Christmas song with sheet music (accompanist provided; no a cappella, no tracks). A general dance audition takes place Thursday October 1. Be transparent about availability, planned absences and whether a 5 PM start time works when filling out the conflict calendar; no more than 2 conflicts requested, and from the week of November 1, 2026 all cast members must attend all called rehearsals through opening weekend. Materials: Memorized comedic monologue, no longer than 1 minute 32 measures of a pop Christmas song, with sheet music Conflict calendar / availability disclosure Method: email Timezone: America/Chicago

Schedule · Sep 13, 2026
Description: Auditions: September 29 & 30, 2026; Audition Times: 5:30 – 9:00 PM (7-minute slots; you will only need to sign up for one of those days) End: 2026-09-30 Kind: audition Start: 2026-09-29 Description: Dance Audition: October 1, 2026; Dance Times: 5:30-7:30 PM End: 2026-10-01 Kind: audition Start: 2026-10-01 Description: Callbacks: October 4, 2025; Callbacks Time: 5:30 – 8:30 PM End: 2025-10-04 Kind: callback Start: 2025-10-04 Description: Rehearsals: October 5 – November 12, 2026; Sundays | 12 – 5 PM; Mondays | 5:30 – 8:30 PM; Wednesdays | 5:30 – 8:30 PM; Thursdays | 5:30 – 8:30 (TBD – backup day for any additional rehearsals IF needed) End: 2026-11-12 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-10-05 Description: Tech Rehearsals Begin: Sunday, November 15 – November 19, 2026 End: 2026-11-19 Kind: tech Start: 2026-11-15 Description: There will be a tentative pick-up rehearsal scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2026, to be confirmed later. End: 2026-12-02 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-12-02 Description: November 20, 21, December 3, 4 & 5 @ 7 PM; November 21, 22, December 5 & 6 @ 1 PM; Special Festival of Lights Performance: Friday, November 27 @ 4:00 PM End: 2026-12-06 Kind: performance Start: 2026-11-20 → Description: Auditions: September 29 & 30, 2026 (You will only need to sign up for one of those days); Audition Times: 5:30 – 9:00 PM (7-minute slots) End: 2026-09-30 Kind: audition Start: 2026-09-29 Description: Dance Audition: October 1, 2026; Dance Times: 5:30-7:30 PM End: 2026-10-01 Kind: audition Start: 2026-10-01 Description: Callbacks: October 4, 2025; Callbacks Time: 5:30 – 8:30 PM End: 2025-10-04 Kind: callback Start: 2025-10-04 Description: Rehearsals: October 5 – November 12, 2026; Sundays 12 – 5 PM; Mondays 5:30 – 8:30 PM; Wednesdays 5:30 – 8:30 PM; Thursdays 5:30 – 8:30 (TBD – backup day for any additional rehearsals IF needed) End: 2026-11-12 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-10-05 Description: Tech Rehearsals Begin: Sunday, November 15 – November 19, 2026 End: 2026-11-19 Kind: tech Start: 2026-11-15 Description: Performance Dates: November 20, 21, December 3, 4 & 5 @ 7 PM; November 21, 22, December 5 & 6 @ 1 PM; Special Festival of Lights Performance: Friday, November 27 @ 4:00 PM End: 2026-12-06 Kind: performance Start: 2026-11-20 Description: There will be a tentative pick-up rehearsal scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2026, to be confirmed later. End: 2026-12-02 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-12-02

Roles · Sep 13, 2026
Description: Idealistic. Plucky. Loyal. An aspiring artist, Lucy came to New York in search of her place in the world. She believes in the inherent goodness of people; her optimism in the human spirit is infectious. It also gets her in trouble. (female) Name: LUCY Playing age: 20s / 30s Status: open Description: The bespectacled, gray-haired matron of The North Pole, she's always been satisfied as the "woman behind the Big Man." When she's forced to step up and save Christmas, she realizes she likes calling the shots! And she's great at it. (female) Name: MRS. CLAUS Status: open Description: Unflinchingly kind and warmhearted. Almost "too nice," Topher runs Kringlez Kidz, a children's charity. If Santa were a socially awkward young professional in mid-century Manhattan, this jovial square is how you'd imagine him. (male) — may be cast as a non-equity pro or community actor Name: TOPHER Playing age: 20s / 30s Status: open Description: The ensemble plays a number of roles, including various children, diner denizens, salespeople, a sparkle of elves (including Cinnamon, Juniper, Gingersnap, Glitterpants, Becky, and others), Arthur, Hildy, Chester, Operator, bar patrons, Mrs. Callaway, Businessman, Kringlez Kidz Dancers, partygoers, security guards, and others. Name: ENSEMBLE (Community Performers & Students) Status: open → Description: Idealistic. Plucky. Loyal. An aspiring artist, Lucy came to New York in search of her place in the world. She believes in the inherent goodness of people; her optimism is infectious and also gets her in trouble. Name: LUCY Playing age: 20s / 30s Status: open Description: The bespectacled, gray-haired matron of The North Pole; always satisfied as the "woman behind the Big Man." When forced to step up and save Christmas, she realizes she likes calling the shots and is great at it. Name: MRS. CLAUS Status: open Description: Unflinchingly kind and warmhearted. Almost "too nice," Topher runs Kringlez Kidz, a children's charity. May be cast as a non-equity pro or community actor. Name: TOPHER Playing age: 20s / 30s Status: open Description: An amazing ensemble of multi-talented community performers & students who play a number of roles, including various children, diner denizens, salespeople, a sparkle of elves (including Cinnamon, Juniper, Gingersnap, Glitterpants, Becky, and others), Arthur, Hildy, Chester, Operator, bar patrons, Mrs. Callaway, Businessman, Kringlez Kidz Dancers, partygoers, security guards, and others. Name: Ensemble Status: open

Pay · Sep 13, 2026
Basis: unspecified Currency: USD Description: Seeking up to three non-equity professional actors, with role-based stipends of $300–$500. Community actors OR parents are UNPAID roles. Maximum: 500 Minimum: 300 Status: paid → Basis: unspecified Currency: USD Description: Role-based stipends of $300–$500 for up to three non-equity professional actors; community actors or parents are UNPAID roles. Maximum: 500 Minimum: 300 Status: paid

Pay · Sep 13, 2026
Role-based stipends of $300–$500 for up to three non-equity professional actors; community actors and parents are UNPAID → Role-based stipends of $300–$500 for up to three non-equity professional actors; community actors or parents are UNPAID roles.

Eligibility · Sep 13, 2026
Non-equity professionals and community actors ages 18+; all individuals invited regardless of race, physical capabilities, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, and physique → Auditioners ages 18+; non-equity professionals and community actors. All individuals are invited to try out for roles; RCSA states inclusivity across race, physical capabilities, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, and physique.

How to apply · Sep 13, 2026
Deadline: 2026-10-08T23:59:59-05:00 Deadline text: validThrough: 2026-10-08T23:59:59-05:00 Email: rcsaeducation@rauecenter.org Instructions: To apply, email your details to rcsaeducation@rauecenter.org. Auditioners sign up for one of the two audition days (September 29 or 30, 2026) and should be clear about availability, planned absences, and whether the 5 PM start time works when filling out the conflict calendar; cast members are asked to have no more than 2 conflicts. Materials: Memorized comedic monologue, no longer than 1 minute 32 measures of a pop Christmas song Sheet music (accompanist provided; no a cappella, no tracks) Audition form with conflict calendar/availability Method: email Timezone: America/Chicago → Deadline: 2026-10-08T23:59:59-05:00 Deadline text: validThrough: 2026-10-08T23:59:59-05:00 Email: rcsaeducation@rauecenter.org Instructions: Email your details to rcsaeducation@rauecenter.org to apply. Auditioners should come prepared with a memorized comedic monologue no longer than 1 minute and 32 measures of a pop Christmas song (sheet music provided; accompanist provided; no a cappella and no tracks). Be clear about availability, planned absences, and whether the 5 PM start time works; no more than 2 conflicts. Materials: Memorized comedic monologue, no longer than 1 minute 32 measures of a pop Christmas song, with sheet music Method: email Timezone: America/Chicago