Auditions

CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS

By Donald Margulies

Based on the story “The Loudest Voice” by Grace Paley

Directed by Daria E. Troxell

Pulitzer Prize-winner Donald Margulies weaves together nostalgia, music and merriment in this new seasonal classic. A holiday show for people of all ages and all faiths, Coney Island Christmas introduces us to Shirley Abramowitz, a young Jewish girl who (much to her immigrant parents‘ exasperation) is cast as Jesus in the school‘s Christmas pageant. As Shirley, now much older, recounts the memorable story to her great-granddaughter, the play captures a timeless and universal tale of what it means to be an American during the holidays.

LOCATION FOR AUDITIONS & CALLBACKS

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Ave., Ben Lomond

AUDITION FORM:

All auditioners are required to submit an online audition form prior to auditioning.

AUDITION INFORMATION:

AUDITIONS:
Sunday, August 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m.* OR Monday, August 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.*

CALLBACKS:
Wednesday, August 19, 6:30-9:00 p.m. (callbacks by invitation only)

*Attend either Sunday or Monday and bring your theatrical resume (if you have one). Those new to MCT or the director should be prepared with a 1-minute comedic monologue. Following monologues, we will do readings, which are considered part of the audition process.

  • 4:30-5:00 (Sun)/6:30-7:00 (Mon): Monologues
  • 5:00-6:30 (Sun)/7:00-8:30 (Mon): Readings from the script

PERFORMANCE DATES/TIMES:

November 20-December 13, 2026

Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:00 p.m.

Sundays @ 2:00 p.m.

CHARACTERS:
There is double-casting in this production.
All characters except Clara and Young Shirley will be played by adults.

  • SHIRLEY ABRAMOWITZ – Very old
  • CLARA – Shirley’s great-granddaughter, 12 (age appropriate actor)
  • YOUNG SHIRLEY – 12 (age appropriate actor)
  • MR. MISHA ABRAMOWITZ – Shirley’s father, 45
  • MRS. CLARA ABRAMOWITZ – Shirley’s mother, 40
  • MRS. KORNBLUM – A neighbor
  • MR. HILTON – The drama teacher, 35
  • MISS GLACÉ – The music teacher, 28
  • EVIE SLOTNICK – Shirley’s best friend
  • JACKIE SAUERFELD – Shirley’s crush
  • IRA PUSHKOV – The wisenheimer
  • TEACHER
  • Various Classmates Including GIUSEPPE SABATINO, ANNA LING, HENRY BROWN, and LESTER (who are also in the Thanksgiving school play and Nativity play)*
  • ENSEMBLE

CONTACT:

Direct questions to slvdaria24@gmail.com