The Polar Express Train Ride – Audition Notice

Come join us and be part of one of the most beloved holiday stories of all time, “The Polar Express!” THE POLAR EXPRESS TM Train Ride is a live immersive experience that transports patrons into the classic story. Mt. Rainier Railroad in conjunction with Rail Events, Inc. and Warner Brothers Pictures are currently casting for this live theatrical production. ALL roles will receive a Warner Brothers Credit and some a paid stipend. We are looking for actors & actresses for the following roles:

CONDUCTORS (Male Age 25-60 Charming, outgoing, personality), CHEFS/WAITERS/ELVES (Male or Female, Fun, outgoing, energetic), HOBOS (Male Age 20-50 Mysterious, rough around the edges but like-able), KNOW IT ALL KIDS (Male Age 10- 13 or younger looking high school student), HERO BOYS / HERO GIRLS (Male or Female Age 9-13 or younger looking high school student), SMOKEY and STEAMER (Goofy, love-able engineers that keep the train running), SANTA CLAUS (Male 45+ warm, sincere, full of real joy, prior Santa experience a plus). Other roles may be cast including BILLY, (Age 11-13) friend to our HERO BOY.

Improvisation background a plus but not required.  Singers are encouraged to audition but not required.  Please refer to Polar Express movie.

Please prepare a one minute monologue in the form of your favorite Christmas memory or story or script provided for a cold read.

WHERE: 

54124 Mountain Hwy E., Elbe, WA.   98330

Mt Rainier Railroad / Elbe Depot

WHEN:   Saturday October 6th,   10 am -5pm

Please contact Dennis with any questions at marsico6@gmail.com  or the Mt Rainier Railroad Admin Office at 360-492-6000.  HR@MtRainierRailroad.com

The Polar Express Experience runs weekends Fridays, Saturday & Sundays beginning November 16th and runs through December 31st. Additional performances also required on certain weeks. Two to three shows per evening.

This is a live theatrical experience on a moving train and last approximately 60-90 minutes. You must be comfortable performing in this environment.

All ages both male and female to audition. Diversity encouraged. Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed) gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or military status in any of its activities or operations.  https://mtrainierrailroad.com/train-excursions/polar-express/

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