Theatre Coppell Announces Auditions for Miracle on 34th Street

Theatre Coppell

Sep 10

2 min read

Updated: Sep 11

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET

Based on the story by Valentine Davis

December 4 – 20, 2026

Synopsis:

A heartwarming holiday story. By chance, Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home,

gets a job working as Santa for Macy's. Kris unleashes waves of goodwill with Macy's

customers and the commercial world of New York City by referring parents to other

stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for. Seen as deluded and dangerous

by Macy's vocational counselor, who plots to have Kris shanghaied to Bellevue

Psychiatric Hospital, Kris ends up in a court competency hearing. Especially at stake is

one little girl's belief in Santa. In a dramatic decision, the court confirms Kris as the true

Santa, allowing Susan and countless other children to experience the joy of childhood

fantasy.

Director: David Willie

Assistant Director: Kate Ritcheske

Audition Details

Dates & Times:

Monday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m.

The role of "Kris Kringle" has been cast

*Roles are available for adults and children.

Venue: Wheelice Wilson, Jr. Theatre at Coppell Arts Center - 505 Travis St., Coppell,

TX 75019

Details:

Appointments will be given priority, and walk-ins will be taken as time allows.

Auditions will include readings from the script (sides will be available at the audition). No

prepared monologue is needed

Those auditioning should be prepared to list all conflicts or potential conflicts and

availability for the rehearsal period as specified in the Audition notice

Background Check [Casting policy]: For any production involving minors, Theatre

Coppell must conduct background checks on all actors and crew members over the age

of 18.

Rehearsals

Rehearsals will begin Monday, October 19, 2026

Generally held on weeknights (Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.) from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., and

Sunday afternoons from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

A detailed rehearsal schedule will be made available upon the completion of casting

Tech/dress rehearsal week: Nov. 29, Nov. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 3

No Rehearsals: Nov. 23, 24, 26, 27

Performances

Performance dates: Dec. 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20

Friday & Saturday evenings @ 8 p.m. & Sunday matinees @ 2:30 p.m.

Available Roles

Doctor Pierce (Adult) – a distinguished and caring doctor (Age range: 40-60s)
Doris Walker (Adult Female) – Macys employee, determined and focused (Age
range: 30-40s)
Susan Walker (Child, Female) – a young girl who is raised to not believe in fairy
tales (Age range: 8-11)
Shellhammer (Adult) – a co-worker (Age range: 30-50s)
Fred Gayley (Adult Male) – young gung-ho lawyer who fights for a cause (Age
range: 30-40s)
Sawyer (Adult) – conniving and insulting (Age range: 40-60s)
Macy (Adult) – CEO of company (Age range: 40-60s)
Bloomingdale (Adult) – CEO of company (Age range: 40-60s)
Judge Harper (Adult) – judge on the New York State Court (Age range: 50-60s)
Finley (Adult Male) – Court Bailiff (Age range: 30-50s)
Mara (Adult) – the prosecutor (Age range: 40-50s)
Halloran (Adult Male) – Judge Harper’s campaign manager, political (Age range:
30-60s)
Children ensemble -- Santa scene; streets of New York City (Age range: 7-17)