We are committed to building diversity and inclusion onstage and throughout our organization. Actors of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities are highly encouraged to audition.
ONE CHRISTMAS EVE AT EVERGREEN MALL
By Lynne Halliday, James Hindman, Arlene Hutton & Craig Pospisil
Directed by Jennifer Del Sole & Katie Kirtland
AUDITIONS: Tuesday, September 30th & Wednesday, October 1st at 6:30pm (please sign up HERE). Please arrive as close to 6:30 as possible.
PERFORMANCE DATES: December 4-14 (Thurs-Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 2pm)
REHEARSALS: Begin in mid-October and typically run 2-3 weeknights (TBD) and Sunday afternoons. All cast members may not be required at every rehearsal.
LOCATION: Almira Stephan Memorial Playhouse, 59 West Main St., Meriden
ABOUT THE SHOW: This story follows eight intertwined stories in a Mid-western mall on the last day of shopping before the holiday. A diverse cast of characters—from a lovesick mall Santa to an overeager mall cop, from a pair of brainy misfit teenagers to a pair of battling actors in a production of A Christmas Carol, from a petulant college freshman to a pair of newlyweds—navigate first meetings, second chances, and last-minute choices. One Christmas Eve wraps the joys and sorrows of the season into one festive package. “If you liked Almost, Maine… you’re going to love One Christmas Eve…” —Broadway Radio
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Click HERE to sign up for an audition.
• Please print/complete our AUDITION FORM, and bring it with you, along with a headshot & resume.
• Be prepared to read from the script, which can be read for free HERE.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
This show uses flexible casting, with actors playing multiple roles across various vignettes (similar to shows like Almost Maine). We strongly encourage actors of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities to audition. Below is a breakdown of the characters and character ages. Please note these are stage ages and do not necessarily indicate actors’ age.
Bell Ringer (Any age) : charity worker
Darla (40 – 50): chief of security at Evergreen Mall
Robert (20’s – 30’s): manager of Harbison’s Sporting Goods
Lacey (20’s): works at Harbison’s
Todd (15 – 19): nerdy high school student
Jenny (15 – 19): nerdy high school student, Darla’s daughter
Stephen (30 – 40): highly strung actor from the local community theater
Erin (30 – 40): actress, new to the local community theater
Andy (20’s): security guard in the mall
Taylor (30’s): woman in PR
RJ (30’s): man in real estate
Terry ( 15 – 20’s): works at Harbison’s, somewhat on the spectrum
Sharon (30 – 40): works at Harbison’s
Abbie (18 – 20): : college freshman, home for the holidays
Joellen (40 – 50) Abbie’s mother
Robin (Any Age): shop assistant
Molly (30 – 40): colorful and a little bohemian, newly married to Matthew
Matthew (30 – 40): a preppy “Land’s End” type, newly married to Molly
Felicia (30 – 50): manager of the clothing boutique Club Paris
Linda (20 – 30): last-minute shopper
Gerald (30 – 50): plays Santa at the mall
Ellie ( 20 – 40): plays an elf in Santa’s Workshop
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to EMAIL US.
We are committed to building diversity and inclusion onstage and throughout our organization. Actors of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities are highly encouraged to audition.