audition notice - YES, VIRGINIA, THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS - East Valley Children's Theatre - October 26 & 27

East Valley Children’s Theatre is holding auditions for kids for its winter production of “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” on Thursday, October 26 and Friday, October 27 at 5 pm for kids age 8-11 and 7 pm for kids age 12-18 at the EVCT Rehearsal Studio, 4501 East Main Street in Mesa.   No advanced preparation is necessary. Come dressed for movement and bring a photo you can leave with us at the audition.  If cast in the show there is a $50 production fee for all cast members.

EVCT will hold an audition workshop on Wednesday, October 18 from 5-8 pm for “Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” at the EVCT Studio for those who would like to learn some of the songs and choreography from the show and techniques on auditioning. Cost of the Workshop is $30.
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Auditions: October 26 & 27 - 5:00 PM (ages 8-11) • 7:00 PM (ages 12-18)

Please bring a photos of yourself you can leave at the auditions and come dressed for movement.  Download, fill out and bring with you the audition card for “Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus.”
Download Audition Card

Cast of Characters:

Grandmother, present day Granny

Ginny, present day child

Virginia O’Hanlon, a young girl of 8

Sean O’hanlon, Virginia’s Older brother

Kathleen O’Hanlon, Virginia’s Older Sister

Mrs. O’hanlon – mother

Mr. O’hanlon – Father

Virginia’s Classmates & Friends:

Mary Lou, a poor girl

Patty, Mary Lou’s younger sister

Charlotte, a bully

Joshua, a follower

Mary, walks to the beat of a different drummer

Douglas, the class clown

Caroline, a good friend of Virginia

Nicholas, a good friend of Virginia

Vernon, wants to fit in

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