THE POLLAR EXPRESS Train Ride Children’d auditions

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride returns once again to the Colorado Railroad Museum! Colorado’s Premier Immersive Christmas experience that is sure to rekindle the Christmas spirit in True Believers, THE POLAR EXPRESS™ offers a unique, three-part theatrical extravaganza of Holiday Magic. A Hot Chocolate Cabaret featuring everyone’s favorite Christmas Chanteuses, The Garland Sisters and the “Hot Chocolate” song and dance kick things off each evening. A faithful telling of the Polar Express Story is sure to be a highlight of the evening. Then we head outside to meet characters from the movie on your ride to the North Pole aboard vintage coaches, pulled by an authentic, coal-fired steam locomotive. Visiting with Santa to receive the first gift of Christmas tops off the experience! Winner of the Polar Bell award for Best North Pole 2026 out of 55 companies from around the world.      

Auditions for the Hero Kid, Billy and Darcy will be held on August 30th with Callbacks on August 31st. Children must be at least 9yrs of age to apply.

Please note that conflicts will not be accepted once the role has been offered. 

Rehearsals will begin on September 28th and will run evenings through Previews on November 5th. Pick up/put in rehearsals are currently scheduled for 11/12 and 11/19. Not every role will be called every day, but flexibility is appreciated. 

The performances are November 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, and every night December 1st through 23rd. All roles will be double cast to split performances so that no one performs every night in December. Monday – Thursday cast (Jingle Bell) and Friday – Sunday cast (Candy Cane). 

All Roles Paid. Nightly rates are $65 for Children’s roles. No Equity Contracts are available for this production. Rehearsal stipends will also be available based on the number of rehearsals attended. 

For the roles of Billy and Darcy please prepare bars 7-23 of the song, “When Christmas Comes to town. And an up to one minute holiday themed monologue.

An accompanist will be provided. Link for sheet music below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e7ibddryk-Kyxpqeo7F42YgzKZ02Li0q/view?usp=sharing

For the Role of Hero Kid, please prepare an up to one minute holiday themed monologue.

Hero Kid: Age should appear to be between 8 and 12. This actor is the main protagonist of the story; this character possesses the will to believe but is full of self-doubt surrounding the existence of Santa and the magic of Christmas. They are helpful, self-sacrificing and will disobey the Conductor’s orders to assist fellow children in their time of need. Character will perform outside and on a moving train.Any gender may apply.

Billy: Age should appear to be between 8 and 12. Strong Singer/Actor. Billy is the lonely child and has a rather quiet, sad demeanor. Billy does not have much belief in the spirit of Christmas. Sings “When Christmas Comes to Town” duet with Darcy/ Hero Girl. Character will perform outside and on a moving train. Any gender may apply.

Darcy/Hero Girl: Age should appear to be between 8 and 12, Strong Singer/actor. Quiet, calm, and friendly towards everybody. Darcy believes in the magic and spirit of Christmas from the beginning. Sings “When Christmas Comes to Town” duet with Billy. Character will perform outside and on a moving train. Any gender may apply.