Open auditions for LifeHouse Theater’s musical Miracle on 34th Street, directed by Sarah Ayotte, will be Thursday, October 2, 2008 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church Street, Redlands.

Auditions will be held on a first come-first served basis.  All are welcome and roles are open for men and women.  Men are especially encouraged to audition. Those auditioning should be at least ten years of age and bring a theatrical resume and a recent photo to leave with the audition panel.   Those without a photo may have a Polaroid picture taken at the auditions for a $2 fee.

Auditioners should also bring their own sheet music in the preferred key, and be prepared to sing a short selection of about 16 measures.  A pianist will be provided but will not be able to transpose any sheet music.  Auditions with CDs will no longer be accepted.  Those without sheet music will be asked to sing “Happy Birthday” with the accompanist.

Miracle on 34th Street opens Saturday, December 6, 2008, at 7:30 PM and will continue on weekends through December 30, 2008.  Performances are Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays at 2:15 PM (except Opening Night) and 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:15 PM.  In addition to the weekend performances, there will be special weekday performances on Monday, December 29 and Tuesday, December 30 at 7:30 PM. 
 
Written by Debra E. Brooks with music and lyrics by Brooks, Dustin Ceithamer and Wayne Scott, Miracle on 34th Street brings the joy and wonder of the Christmas season to the stage.  “All the fun, familiar characters we have come to know and cherish for generations will be part of this musical,” observes LifeHouse founder and president, Wayne Scott.  “This is truly a heartwarming rendition of a family favorite.”

LifeHouse Theater is a service organization devoted to serving the Inland Empire through the performing arts.  For more information, call (909) 335-3037 or visit our website at www.lifehousetheater.com.