Lucy
Playing age: 20s / 30s
Female; idealistic, plucky, and loyal. An aspiring artist who came to New York in search of her place in the world, believes in the inherent goodness of people, and has infectious optimism that also gets her into trouble.
Raue Center School For The Arts
The Santa Switch
Audition · Crystal Lake
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The role
Who they’re looking for
Non-equity professionals and community actors ages 18+; all individuals are invited to try out.
Mrs. Claus
Female; the bespectacled, gray-haired matron of the North Pole, traditionally the "woman behind the Big Man." When forced to save Christmas, she discovers she likes calling the shots.
Topher
Playing age: 20s / 30s
Male; unflinchingly kind and warmhearted, almost "too nice." He runs Kringlez Kidz, a children's charity, and is described as a socially awkward young professional in mid-century Manhattan. May be cast as a non-equity professional or community actor.
Ensemble
Multi-talented community performers and students play 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.
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The commitment
What does it pay?
Role-based stipends of $300-$500 for up to three non-equity professional actors; community actors or parents are unpaid roles.
Contract: Non-Equity
Dates & location
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Auditions: Sep 29, 2026 – Oct 01, 2026
Auditions location
Trinity Episcopal Parish
210 McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Crystal Lake
Access and accommodations: RCSA supports inclusivity across various aspects such as race, physical capabilities, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, and physique.
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How to apply
Sign up for one 7-minute audition slot. Prepare a memorized comedic monologue no longer than 1 minute and 32 measures of a pop Christmas song; provide sheet music. An accompanist will be provided; no a cappella or tracks. A general dance audition is October 1. Provide availability and planned absences in the conflict calendar, including 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 are required to attend all rehearsals when called through opening weekend.
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Instructions: Sign up for one 7-minute audition slot. Prepare a memorized comedic monologue no longer than 1 minute and 32 measures of a pop Christmas song; provide sheet music. An accompanist will be provided; no a cappella or tracks. A general dance audition is October 1. Provide availability and planned absences in the conflict calendar, including 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 are required to attend all rehearsals when called through opening weekend. Materials: Memorized comedic monologue no longer than 1 minute 32 measures of a pop Christmas song Sheet music Method: form Link: http://www.theaterforms.com/rcsa_education/SantaSwitch/auditionform/
Instructions: OPEN AUDITIONS Method: in_person Link: https://www.theatreinchicago.com/auditions/industrydetail.php?AuditionID=11374
Read the other postingRoles
Description: Female; idealistic, plucky, and loyal. An aspiring artist who came to New York in search of her place in the world, believes in the inherent goodness of people, and has infectious optimism that also gets her into trouble. Name: Lucy Playing age: 20s / 30s Status: open Description: Female; the bespectacled, gray-haired matron of the North Pole, traditionally the "woman behind the Big Man." When forced to save Christmas, she discovers she likes calling the shots. Name: Mrs. Claus Status: open Description: Male; unflinchingly kind and warmhearted, almost "too nice." He runs Kringlez Kidz, a children's charity, and is described as a socially awkward young professional in mid-century Manhattan. 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 play 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
Description: Adult community actors and professional performers, ages 18+ Name: Playing age: 18+ Status: unknown
Read the other postingPay
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
Status: unknown
Read the other postingEligibility
Non-equity professionals and community actors ages 18+; all individuals are invited to try out.
NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+
Read the other postingLocations
Address: 210 McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 City: Crystal Lake Kind: audition Name: Trinity Episcopal Parish
Not specified
Read the other postingDescription
Intergenerational holiday jukebox musical for adult community and professional performers alongside RCSA students ages 7–18. Jack, a New York advertising executive who does not believe in Christmas or magic, is chosen as Santa's successor.
Raue Center School For The Arts is thrilled to announce OPEN AUDITIONS for NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+ for The Santa Switch. This unique intergenerational production gives students ages 7 - 18 the opportunity to perform alongside adult community actors and professional performers in a high-energy holiday musical.
Read the other postingBefore you apply
- Conflict-calendar instructions refer to whether a 5 PM start time works, while weekday rehearsals are listed as beginning at 5:30 PM.
Full posting and updates
Intergenerational holiday jukebox musical for adult community and professional performers alongside RCSA students ages 7–18. Jack, a New York advertising executive who does not believe in Christmas or magic, is chosen as Santa's successor.
We last checked the posting on Sep 24, 2026. The theatre may have updated it since.
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Roles · Sep 23, 2026
Description: Adult community actors and professional performers, ages 18+
Name:
Playing age: 18+
Status: unknown → Description: Female; idealistic, plucky, and loyal. An aspiring artist who came to New York in search of her place in the world, believes in the inherent goodness of people, and has infectious optimism that also gets her into trouble.
Name: Lucy
Playing age: 20s / 30s
Status: open
Description: Female; the bespectacled, gray-haired matron of the North Pole, traditionally the "woman behind the Big Man." When forced to save Christmas, she discovers she likes calling the shots.
Name: Mrs. Claus
Status: open
Description: Male; unflinchingly kind and warmhearted, almost "too nice." He runs Kringlez Kidz, a children's charity, and is described as a socially awkward young professional in mid-century Manhattan. 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 play 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
Status: unknown → 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 23, 2026
→ Role-based stipends of $300-$500 for up to three non-equity professional actors; community actors or parents are unpaid roles.
Locations · Sep 23, 2026
Not specified → Address: 210 McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
City: Crystal Lake
Kind: audition
Name: Trinity Episcopal Parish
Eligibility · Sep 23, 2026
NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+ → Non-equity professionals and community actors ages 18+; all individuals are invited to try out.
Audition start · Sep 23, 2026
→ 2026-09-29T00:00:00Z
Audition end · Sep 23, 2026
→ 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z
How to apply · Sep 23, 2026
Instructions: OPEN AUDITIONS
Method: in_person
Link: https://www.theatreinchicago.com/auditions/industrydetail.php?AuditionID=11374 → Instructions: Sign up for one 7-minute audition slot. Prepare a memorized comedic monologue no longer than 1 minute and 32 measures of a pop Christmas song; provide sheet music. An accompanist will be provided; no a cappella or tracks. A general dance audition is October 1. Provide availability and planned absences in the conflict calendar, including 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 are required to attend all rehearsals when called through opening weekend.
Materials: Memorized comedic monologue no longer than 1 minute
32 measures of a pop Christmas song
Sheet music
Method: form
Link: http://www.theaterforms.com/rcsa_education/SantaSwitch/auditionform/
Status · Sep 22, 2026
expired → active
Eligibility · Sep 22, 2026
OPEN AUDITIONS for NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+ for The Santa Switch. → NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+
Eligibility · Sep 21, 2026
NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+ → OPEN AUDITIONS for NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+ for The Santa Switch.
Status · Sep 19, 2026
expired → active
Roles · Sep 19, 2026
Not specified → Description: Adult community actors and professional performers, ages 18+
Name:
Playing age: 18+
Status: unknown
Eligibility · Sep 19, 2026
OPEN AUDITIONS for NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+ → NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+
Eligibility · Sep 19, 2026
NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+ → OPEN AUDITIONS for NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+
Roles · Sep 18, 2026
Not specified →
Roles · Sep 18, 2026
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Eligibility · Sep 17, 2026
professionals and community actors AGES 18+ → NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+
Merged source · Sep 17, 2026
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Eligibility · Sep 17, 2026
NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+ → professionals and community actors AGES 18+
Eligibility · Sep 17, 2026
Non-Equity professionals and community actors AGES 18+ → NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+
Eligibility · Sep 17, 2026
NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+ → Non-Equity professionals and community actors AGES 18+
Eligibility · Sep 17, 2026
Non-equity professionals and community actors ages 18+ → NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+
Eligibility · Sep 17, 2026
NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+ → Non-equity professionals and community actors ages 18+
Eligibility · Sep 17, 2026
OPEN AUDITIONS for NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+ → NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+
Eligibility · Sep 17, 2026
NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+ → OPEN AUDITIONS for NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+
Eligibility · Sep 17, 2026
OPEN AUDITIONS for NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+ → NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+
Eligibility · Sep 17, 2026
NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+ → OPEN AUDITIONS for NON-EQUITY professionals and community actors AGES 18+
Roles · Sep 17, 2026
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Roles · Sep 17, 2026
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