<html><head></head><body><div class="ydp98663cc0yahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:verdana, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><div><span id="ydp1c8fd353docs-internal-guid-e65a492e-7fff-b07e-b311-44f7e2f97574"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">WE WANT YOU, and here is your chance to truly spread holiday magic!!! </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Yankee Trails will host auditions for the premier holiday show in this area; Santa's Magical Express! Auditions will be Sunday and Monday, October 9th and 10th beginning at 6:30pm, at the Yankee Trails main office. Located at 569 3rd Avenue Extension, Rensselaer, NY 12144. Celebrating its 11</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size:0.6em;vertical-align:super;">th</span></span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> year of entertaining thousands of children and their families, this multimedia and live holiday production offers a unique holiday entertainment experience for the Capital Region. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Who should audition?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All genders and ethnicities are strongly encouraged to audition, as we are looking to fill a large cast of characters with great holiday spirit! All auditioners must be at least 18 years or older, and should have dependable transportation to the location in East Greenbush!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Note: All must show proof of Covid-19 vaccination to audition</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What to expect?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All actors will have the option to work anywhere from 1 to 4 nights per week (usually Thursday - Sunday, except for the week of Christmas), beginning November 25th, and ending December 23rd. Actors will be under contract and will be compensated upon successful completion of their contracted term (all hired actors will have to sign and comply with a code of conduct and work contract).</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When are rehearsals?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rehearsals will begin at the end of October, with a few spaced out in November before our start date of November 22nd (full dress) and November 25th (first show). A full schedule will be available at auditions and some conflicts will be accepted. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What is Santa’s Magical Express?</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is a Highly interactive experience for both the actors and audience.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The opportunity to create a child's Christmas memory that will last a lifetime is always available. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You will receive compensation for your time and effort.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">No show is ever the same. You will be working with different casts and a live audience, which keeps every day exciting.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">While the script is important to keep the story moving forward, improvisation and personalization is encouraged and necessary.</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Where do I go for auditions?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Auditions will be held at the Yankee Trails main office; 569 3rd Avenue Extension, Rensselaer, NY 12144. They will be held on October 9th (Sunday) and October 10th (Monday), with a sign-in at 6:30pm. Sign in will close by 7:15pm, with auditions running from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What should I expect at auditions?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Everyone will be welcomed with an overview of what Santa’s Magical Express is, including stipends, schedule and attendance requirements.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The auditions process will consist of:</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Individual interview (simple conversational questions)</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Side readings (provided at auditions)</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Improve (we are looking for fun, festive, and creative individuals)</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For questions, please email the producer at </span><a href="mailto:connie.rauhauser@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 99, 193); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">connie.rauhauser@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Available Roles: </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Santa;</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Adult Male; Beard, wig 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 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Elves;</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Male and Female (Holiday Spirit Runs Deep) Should be energetic and able to work well with children, good at improv as well as keeping the story moving forward. They are also good at time management as this will keep all actors on task. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Scrooge;</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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. Please prepare a little snippet of Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Axl;</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Enjoying Stranger Things? So does Axl, a mullet sporting member of the "Chestnut Fire Club", he is a new elf trying to find where he belongs in the workshop. While on his journey of exploration, he loses his way and the E.I.T.'s help him find where he belongs! Improv is important for this character and is open for many interpretations.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Karen;</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> A neighbor who enjoys being part of the watch committee (even though she hasn't been asked). A little grumpy and sassy but keeping it classy as she helps move the story along. Needs to be what everyone expects when they hear “Karen” but with redeeming characteristics.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Frosty/Crystal;</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: inherit; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> A non- speaking role, this person will need to be covered in full costume, they are animated and loved by all, think “Disney Character” at a theme park. 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