Rail Events ProductionsWhippany, NJUS
SEEKING IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT for THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride in Whippany, NJ. Ideally seeking a male-identifying actor/singer but open to female-identifying actors/singers submitting as well. Rehearsals begin this Friday, 10/24. Looking for someone who can join at start of rehearsals or as soon as possible.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is an hour-long live, interactive production based on the film by Warner Bros. The show includes scripted scenes, live singing, dancing, and a great deal of audience interaction. All performances take place aboard a slow-moving train from the Whippany Railway Museum in Whippany, NJ. There are 3-5 rides per show day. Rehearsals take place in NYC.
NOTE: A cast shuttle will be provided for actors from Midtown Manhattan to/from the show site in Whippany, NJ. Actors may also self-report if they choose. Housing is not provided.
PRODUCTION DATESRehearsals (NYC): 10/24/25 - 10/27/25
Tech/Dress/Previews: 10/29/25 - 10/31/25
Opening: 11/1/25
Closing: 12/30/25
*Thanksgiving & Christmas Day OFF*
NOTE: Actors will not work every day of the run. Actors will be divided into 3 casts (Red, Green, and Blue Casts) and will work on a rotation schedule with 2 casts working per show day. Although actors do not work every day of the run, we are seeking actors with full availability.
PAY RATE: $22.50/hrPAY RATE NOTE: This role is paid on an hourly basis, including ovetime for weeks exceeding 40 hours. Presuming a fully realized performance season (no unexpected cancellations or Acts of God), and if actors work the entirety of their assigned schedule, actors will work approximately 367 total hours from the start of rehearsals to the closing day performance.
HOW TO SUBMIT: Please email headshot and resume to [email protected]. If you have a performance reel, please include that as well (not required).
Visit https://raileventsproductions.com/ for more information on the production.
ROLE DESCRIPTION [KIA or "Know-It-All"] Singer/Actor, All ethnicities, to play 20-30; Comedic, energetic, outgoing, personable, team player. Actors will perform scripted scenes, holiday songs, and the "Hot Chocolate" song/dance. Role includes a great deal of audience interaction.
Oct 24, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025
$22.50 – $22.50 per hour
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