A heartwarming holiday story. By chance, Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, gets a job working as Santa for Macy's. Kris unleashes waves of goodwill with Macy's customers and the commercial world of New York City by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for. Seen as deluded and dangerous by Macy's vocational counselor, who plots to have Kris shanghaied to Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital, Kris ends up in a court competency hearing. Especially at stake is one little girl's belief in Santa. In a dramatic decision, the court confirms Kris as the true Santa, allowing Susan and countless other children to experience the joy of childhood fantasy.

When:

• Monday, October 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Where: Wheelice Wilson, Jr. Theatre at Coppell Arts Center - 505 Travis St, Coppell, TX 75019

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Credits

Based on the story by Valentine Davis​

Production Crew

Director: David Willie
Assistant Director: Kate Ritcheske

Auditions Details

• Sign up: https://forms.gle/Mo471h2FdY9fzYyL8
• Appointments will be given priority, and walk-ins will be taken as time allows
• Auditions will include readings from the script
• Sides will be available at the audition
• No prepared monologue is needed
• Those auditioning should be prepared to list all conflicts or potential conflicts and availability for the rehearsal period as specified in the Audition notice

Background Check [Casting policy]

For any production involving minors, Theatre Coppell must conduct background checks on all actors and crew members over the age of 18.

Tentative Rehearsals & Performances Calendar

Rehearsals

• Begin Monday, October 19
• Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Sundays at 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• A detailed rehearsal schedule will be made available upon the completion of casting
• Tech / dress rehearsal week: November 29 - 30, December 1, 3
• No Rehearsals: November 23, 24, 26, 27

Performances

• December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20
• Friday & Saturday at 8:00 PM
• Sundays at 2:30 PM

Characters

The role of "Kris Kringle" has been cast.

Doctor Pierce
40 - 60s

A distinguished and caring doctor.

Doris Walker
Female
30 - 40s

Macys employee, determined and focused.

Susan Walker
Female
8 - 11

A young girl who is raised to not believe in fairy tales.

Shellhammer
30 - 50s

A co-worker.

Fred Gayley
Male
30 - 40s

Young gung-ho lawyer who fights for a cause.

Sawyer
40 - 60s

Conniving and insulting.

Macy
40 - 60s

CEO of company.

Bloomingdale
40-60s

CEO of company.

Judge Harper
50 - 60s

Judge on the New York State Court.

Finley
Male
30 - 50s

Court Bailiff.

Mara
40 - 50s

The prosecutor.

Halloran
Male
30 - 60s

Judge Harper’s campaign manager, political.

Children ensemble
7 - 17

Santa scene; streets of New York City.