Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus
by Gaslight Baker Theatre

Sep. 28 (2016)

Two compelling stories come together in this heartwarming play inspired by the famous editorial Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. On Christmas Eve, 1897, in New York City, eight-year-old Virginia is left pondering whether or not Santa really exists after a series of unhappy events. Meanwhile, a young newspaper editor also struggles against tough holiday times as he is faced with losing his job. Even though they don’t know each other, the spirit of Christmas is about to bring these people together creating an unforgettable and cherished part of classic Christmas folklore.

by Jamie Gorski
Inspired by the original editorial by Francis P. Church
Directed by James C. Springer

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Auditions: September 24th 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Callback Auditions: September 28th 7:00 pm
Rehearsals Begin: October 1st
Show Dates: December 2nd – December 17th
Auditions will be held at the Gaslight Baker Theatre 216 South Main Street Lockhart, TX 78644

If you would like to audition, but cannot be at the September 24th audition, please email james.c.springer13@gmail.com.

Please come prepared to do a cold read from the script, which will be provided.

Cast Description: M: 3 F: 7 either: 7
Virginia O’Hanlon, 8 years old, inquisitive
Mother O’Hanlon, about 35
Father O’Hanlon, about 36
Samantha O’Hanlon, about 10
Francis Church, young editor, eccentric, klutzy
Walter Gibson, editor and chief of “The Sun”
Mary Lou Parker, 8 years old, small looking
Wendy Parker, younger sister, sickly, about 7
Hannah Parker (Mother), about 35
A Post-Person, young boy or girl, about 14
Martha, a friendly soup server
Old Christmas Prologue 1, 2, & 3: Timeless characters
Homeless People