Show: ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Theater: Kelsey Theatre
Theater Website: https://kelsey.mccc.edu/auditions.shtml
Theater Phone: (609) 570-3333
Start date of auditions: 10/19/2026
‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS…
Book, Lyrics and Music by Bruce Craig Miller
Based on the Poem by and the Life of Clement C. Moore
PRESENTED BY: MCCC, Kelsey Players
DIRECTOR: Danielle Miller-Winrow
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Natalie Megules
CHOREOGRAPHER: Laura Ghaffoor
Kelsey Theatre is committed to advancing an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We aim to foster an inclusive environment for people of all races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, creeds, socio-economic statuses, nationalities and abilities.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
The excitement and wonder of the long-awaited midnight visit by Santa Claus, made famous in Clement Moore’s beloved poem, is brought to life in a fun and enchanting musical perfect for even the littlest ones.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, December 4, 2026 at 10am & 7pm
Saturday, December 5 at 1pm & 4pm
Sunday, December 6 at 1pm & 4pm
Monday, December 7 at 10am
There is a possibility of daytime performances Friday and Monday at 10am;
These may be cancelled if not enough attendance.
AUDITION DATES & TIMES:
A great opportunity for the Whole Family to perform together!!
Monday, October 19 (5:00pm – 8:00pm)
Tuesday, October 20 (5:00pm – 8:00pm)
Wednesday, October 21 (5:00pm – 8:00pm)
CALLBACKS BY INVITATION IF NEEDED:
Thursday, October 22 (5:00 pm – 8:00pm)
LOCATION:
Auditions will be held on the Mercer County Community College West Windsor Campus. MCCC is located at 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor NJ 08550
APPOINTMENTS:
Follow this link to sign up for an audition appointment: Link to TWAS Sign Up Sheet
QUESTIONS:
Email us at KelseyTwas@gmail.com
FAQ:
APPOINTMENTS WILL LAST: Approx. 45 minutes to 1 hour
REHEARSALS: Are expected to take place on weeknight evenings and at least one weekend rehearsal (Saturday or Sunday) each week throughout October and November.
Load-in to Kelsey Theatre is the evening of November 30th
You will be required to attend all tech week rehearsals on the evenings of December 1st through 4th
AGE REQUIREMENTS: 7 years and older
ALL ROLES ARE NON-EQUITY and UNPAID
PREPARE:
Print & Fill in the Audition Form **Linked Here**
Bring Audition Form, Resume & Photo to your appointment.
Sing one verse of a Christmas Carol
Be prepared to move
Readings will be issued at the audition from the script:
Click Link to see the some of the sides: Link to TWAS Audition Sides
SEEKING:
Roles are open to performers of all races, gender identities, sexual orientations, body types) and abilities.
Ages 7 and up.
All roles are Non-Equity, unpaid
Roles include Clement Moore’s children, adult townspeople for character roles, narrators and dancers.
The roles of Clement Moore, Eliza Moore and Mr. Kringle have been pre-cast
Clement Moore – this part has been pre-cast
Eliza Moore – this part has been pre-cast
Mr. Kringle – this part has been pre-cast
Two children to play Clement’s children (Charity/ Christopher or Margaret/ William)
Between the ages of 8 – 13 years of age
Can be any gender
Must sing, dance and act
Possibility of double casting the roles
Three Merchants
Adults – comic, must sing
Can be any gender
Sellers in the Market Square who sing
Ensemble / Narrators / Neighbors / Families
Between the ages of 7 – 99+
Must sing and various speaking roles available
The perfect show for the whole family to be envolved…
Dancers
Between the ages of 9 – 18 years of age – Broadway style, tap, ballet, jazz.
