Auditions
Coney Island Christmas
by Donald Margulies
Based on the story "The Loudest Voice" By Grace Paley
Directed by Vickie Stricklind & Tim Fromm
Pulitzer Prize-winner Donald Margulies weaves together nostalgia, music, and merriment in this new seasonal classic. A holiday show for people of all ages and all faiths, CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS introduces us to Shirley Abramowitz, a young Jewish girl who (much to her immigrant parents' exasperation) is cast as Jesus in the school's Christmas pageant. As Shirley, now much older, recounts the memorable story to her great-granddaughter, the play captures a timeless and universal tale of what it means to be an American during the holidays.
Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Plan to spend at least 30 minutes at the audition. If you are unable to attend but would still like to audition, please email one of the directors to set up another time.
CHARACTERS
CLARA - age 12, Shirley’s great-granddaughter (playable age 12-25)
SHIRLEY ABRAMOWITZ - age 90, feisty (playable age 65+)
YOUNG SHIRLEY - performs in holiday pageants (playable 12-25)
EVIE SLOTNICK - Shirley’s best friend, age 18-25
MRS. KORNBLUM - neighbor/teacher, age 30-50
MR. ABRAMOWITZ - Shirley’s father, age 35-50
MRS. ABRAMOWITZ - Shirley’s mother, age 35-50
JACK SAUERFELD - Shirley’s crush, age 18-25
IRA PUSHKOV - Shirley’s classmate, age 18-25
HENRY BROWN - Shirley’s classmate, age 18-25
ANNA LING - Shirley’s classmate, 18-25
MR. HILTON - drama teacher, age 25-45
MISS GLACE - music teacher, age 25-45
ENSEMBLE
AUDITIONS DATES
Saturday September 29, 1pm-4pm
Sunday September 30, 1pm-4pm
Performances will be Fridays & Saturdays December 7-22
with a matinee on December 16
by Donald Margulies
Based on the story "The Loudest Voice" By Grace Paley
Directed by Vickie Stricklind & Tim Fromm
Pulitzer Prize-winner Donald Margulies weaves together nostalgia, music, and merriment in this new seasonal classic. A holiday show for people of all ages and all faiths, CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS introduces us to Shirley Abramowitz, a young Jewish girl who (much to her immigrant parents' exasperation) is cast as Jesus in the school's Christmas pageant. As Shirley, now much older, recounts the memorable story to her great-granddaughter, the play captures a timeless and universal tale of what it means to be an American during the holidays.
Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Plan to spend at least 30 minutes at the audition. If you are unable to attend but would still like to audition, please email one of the directors to set up another time.
CHARACTERS
CLARA - age 12, Shirley’s great-granddaughter (playable age 12-25)
SHIRLEY ABRAMOWITZ - age 90, feisty (playable age 65+)
YOUNG SHIRLEY - performs in holiday pageants (playable 12-25)
EVIE SLOTNICK - Shirley’s best friend, age 18-25
MRS. KORNBLUM - neighbor/teacher, age 30-50
MR. ABRAMOWITZ - Shirley’s father, age 35-50
MRS. ABRAMOWITZ - Shirley’s mother, age 35-50
JACK SAUERFELD - Shirley’s crush, age 18-25
IRA PUSHKOV - Shirley’s classmate, age 18-25
HENRY BROWN - Shirley’s classmate, age 18-25
ANNA LING - Shirley’s classmate, 18-25
MR. HILTON - drama teacher, age 25-45
MISS GLACE - music teacher, age 25-45
ENSEMBLE
AUDITIONS DATES
Saturday September 29, 1pm-4pm
Sunday September 30, 1pm-4pm
Performances will be Fridays & Saturdays December 7-22
with a matinee on December 16