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AUDITIONS

Welcome to our auditions page for THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride; a LIVE interactive theatrical show based on the film by Warner Bros. and the book by Chris Van Allsburg.
All positions paid.

Dates & Locations

All auditions are open. No appointment needed.

August 23

2:00 – 5:00 PM EST

French Lick Scenic Railway

8594 West State Road 56

French Lick, IN 47432

August 24

5:00 – 7:00 PM EST

Jasper Train Depot

201 Mill Street

Jasper, IN 47546

August 25

5:00 – 7:00 PM EST

Martin County Fairgrounds

2668 US Highway 50 

Loogootee, IN 47553

August 26

5:00 – 7:00 PM EST

Gary Hartsook Hall

405 North Shelby Street

Salem, IN 47167

August 27

5:00 – 7:00 PM EST

StoneGate Art & Education Center

931 15th Street

Bedford, IN 47421

Character Breakdown

12

Elf: Anyone, 13+, outgoing, personable, cheery, fun (Ability to learn dance steps and songs is a MUST)

Hero Child: Anyone, 10+, focused, mature but youthful, able to stay in character

Conductor: Anyone, 18+, personable, responsible, fun (Some singing and dancing required)

Steward: Anyone, 16+, personable, responsible, fun (Some signging and dancing required)

Hobo U/S: Male, 18+, outgoing, strong acting skills

Santa: Male, 45+, cheerful, sincere, full of Christmas spirit (Real beards required)

Commitment Dates

Orientation: September 6th (time is dependent on role)

Rehearsals: 9/13, 9/15, 9/17, 9/21, 9/27, 9/29, 10/1, 10/5, 10/7, 10/11, 10/13, 10/15, 10/19, 10/21, 10/25, 10/27, 10/29, 11/1, 11/2, 11/3, 11/5

Performance Dates: 2-Show Days | 3-Show Days

11/6, 11/7, 11/8, 11/13, 11/14, 11/15, 11/20, 11/21, 11/22, 11/27, 11/28, 11/29, 12/4, 12/5, 12/6, 12/11, 12/12, 12/13, 12/18, 12/19, 12/20, 12/21, 12/22, 12/23

 

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             French Lick & West Baden was once known as the home to “America’s Laxative”. The Pluto Water slogan was “When nature wont, Pluto will.” At one point in time, 40-50 train cars were used to ship Pluto Water across the country. This “healing” water naturally contained sodium, magnesium sulfate, and lithium which produced a foul odor. This odor prompted people to say that the underworld couldn’t be far away.

              Pluto, the Roman God of the Underworld became a staple symbol in our area. Ultimately, Pluto Water sales were stopped in 1971 when lithium became a controlled substance and was no longer allowed to be sold publicly. However, the Pluto symbol remains and can still be found in many areas locally.