<html><head></head><body><div class="ydp63b89623yahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family: verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><span style="color: rgb(5, 5, 5); font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Here
is your chance to truly spread Christmas Cheer!!!</span><br></div></div></div><div id="ydpf2b252d1yahoo_quoted_4543161065" class="ydpf2b252d1yahoo_quoted"><div style="font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#26282a;"><div><div id="ydpf2b252d1yiv2418668371"><div dir="ltr"><div class="ydpf2b252d1yiv2418668371gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia, serif;color:#20124d;">
<p class="ydpf2b252d1yiv2418668371MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:rgb(5,5,5);">Yankee
Trails will host Auditions for Santa's Magical Express, Wednesday, October 13
at the Yankee Trails main office 569 3rd Avenue Extension, Rensselaer, NY
12144. This successful holiday production is now celebrating its 10<sup>th</sup>
year of entertaining thousands of children and their families in a multimedia
and live holiday production that offers a unique holiday entertainment
experience for the Capital Region. </span></p>
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<p class="ydpf2b252d1yiv2418668371MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:rgb(5,5,5);">We
are looking for actors to fill various roles. Males and actors of ethnicity are
strongly encouraged to audition. All auditioners must be 18 years old or older.
There are a variety of roles in this production. <b>Note: All must show proof of vaccination to audition</b>.
All cast members are required to be fully vaccinated.</span></p>
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<p class="ydpf2b252d1yiv2418668371MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:rgb(5,5,5);">There
will be an option to work anywhere from 1 to 4 nights per week. We operate -- every Thursday, Friday,
Saturday and Sunday – beginning November 26 and ending December 23. All actors
must have their own transportation to the performance venues in East Greenbush.
Actors will be under contract and will be compensated upon successful completion of
their contracted term. </span></p>
<p class="ydpf2b252d1yiv2418668371MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:rgb(5,5,5);"> </span></p>
<p class="ydpf2b252d1yiv2418668371MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:rgb(5,5,5);">Auditions
will be held at the Yankee Trails main office 569 3rd Avenue Extension,
Rensselaer, NY 12144, Wednesday October 13, with a sign-in at 6:00pm and
auditions running from 6:30 to 8pm. Please just come to the main office for sign-in.
Covid protocols will be in place for both auditions and the shows. For
questions, please email the producer at <a href="mailto:connie.rauhauser@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">connie.rauhauser@gmail.com</a>.</span></p>
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<p class="ydpf2b252d1yiv2418668371MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:rgb(5,5,5);">Roles:
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Adult Male; Beard and costume provided. Strong knowledge of Christmas Folklore,
current childrens' fads/toys, improv. Must have a fun personality to carry the
persona of the big man himself. </span></p>
<p class="ydpf2b252d1yiv2418668371MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:rgb(5,5,5);">Mrs.
Santa Claus;</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:rgb(5,5,5);"> Adult Female; the lead role for the production. Must be
energetic, able to command attention, good at improv and ability to be warm and
entertaining for children and adults. Must be physically fit to be able to
stand for long periods of time on a moving bus.</span></p>
<p class="ydpf2b252d1yiv2418668371MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:rgb(5,5,5);">Elves;</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:rgb(5,5,5);"> Male
and Female (must love singing) Actors auditioning for these roles should
prepare 16 bars of a song to sing a cappella which showcases an ability to act
as well as sing. Should be energetic and able to work well with children.</span></p>
<p class="ydpf2b252d1yiv2418668371MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:rgb(5,5,5);">Scrooge;</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:rgb(5,5,5);">
Adult Male (able to be aged); After his visit from the Christmas Ghosts,
changes his way and leaves the Banking business to pursue his career as a
stand-up comedian. Great Comedic Timing, ability to improv, rapping required. </span></p>
<p class="ydpf2b252d1yiv2418668371MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:rgb(5,5,5);">Winky;</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:rgb(5,5,5);"> Head
Elf of the North Pole, Energetic actor with good comedic skills. Will sing
along with a track, singing ability is not required. Physically able to
entertain the crowd on a moving bus.</span></p>
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