Description

The company is holding auditions for “A Gift to Remember” by Joseph Robinette, and looking for formers, please see the details below.

Rate:
This is a volunteer-based production. No pay.

Additional info:
On Christmas Eve, a snowstorm forces a train of travelers to take unexpected shelter in a small, out-of-the-way New Hampshire depot. Stranded and frustrated, each passenger carries their own reason for needing to reach their destination – some urgent, some deeply personal. As the hours pass and tensions ease, the group begins to connect through shared stories, surprising humor, and a little holiday spirit.
AUDITION FORMAT
Round-robin style readings from the script
Sign-ups open August 1, 2025. Sides will be emailed beginning August 18.
Sides do not need to be memorized, but please come prepared and keep the script in hand while reading.
Rehearsals Begin: October 20, 2025 (Typically M, T, W and F from 6-9, with weekend rehearsals added as needed)
Performances: December 6–22, 2025 (10 Shows)
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (plus 1 Thursday performance)
Be part of this heartfelt, character-driven holiday production and help us bring warmth, humor, and connection to the stage this December.

14 Project roles
Len
20
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39.
Young naval officer hoping to get home to propose. Sincere and hopeful.
Application deadline closed.
Matt
30
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49.
Software salesman returning from a work trip, reevaluating what matters most. Guarded but good-hearted.
Application deadline closed.
Cathy
45
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56.
Recently widowed, on her way to spend Christmas with her daughter. Quietly reflective and maternal.
Application deadline closed.
Nick
26
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44.
New dad traveling with his wife and baby. Overwhelmed but optimistic.
Application deadline closed.
Kelly
26
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44.
Nick’s wife, balancing the joys and stresses of new motherhood. Steady and grounded.
Application deadline closed.
Sam
50
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59.
Excited grandfather-to-be. Warm, talkative, and upbeat.
Application deadline closed.
Louise
50
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59.
Sam’s partner, loving and observant. Offers both humor and heart.
Application deadline closed.
Elise
30
-
49.
Single mother traveling with her daughter. Protective and practical, but open to change.
Application deadline closed.
Station Master (Clayton)
18
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56.
The quiet caretaker of the depot. Grounded and welcoming.
Application deadline closed.
Amy
20
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49.
Appear briefly via letters or phone—voices of home and memory.
Application deadline closed.
Pam
20
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49.
Application deadline closed.
Madeline
20
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49.
Application deadline closed.
Choir Director + Carolers
18
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56.
Bring live music into the depot; some singing required.
Application deadline closed.
Ensemble/Travelers
18
-
56.
May double with other roles or form part of the onstage atmosphere.
Application deadline closed.