THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is an hour-long live production that takes place aboard a slow-moving train. The show includes scripted scenes, live singing, dancing, and a great deal of audience interaction. Passengers of THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride arrive ready for an exciting experience! The ride offers a special moment where families can share in a unique experience based on a movie they love that contains a beautiful message. You would be joining a team whose primary goal is to ensure that each passenger receives a fun and personal experience as well as a moving and meaningful one. Join us this holiday season aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride!
SANTA: Male identified character actor, any ethnicity, to play 45+; warm, sincere, full of real joy, non-singer.
CONDUCTOR: Male identified, any ethnicity, to play 35-55; stoic to goofy, charming, simple singing and choreography.
HOBO: Male identified actor, any ethnicity to play 25-35; high-energy, assertive, gruff, strong-voiced; imposing while masking a joyful heart. Non-singer.
STEWARD: All genders and ethnicities to play 20-30; singer/actor, authoritative, outgoing, team player.
KIA or “Know-It-All”: All genders and ethnicities to play 20-30; actor, comedic, energetic, outgoing, personable, foil to ‘Steward’, team player, singing is a plus!
BAILEY: All gender and ethnicities to play 20-30; singer/actor, outgoing, joyful, comedic, personable, team player.
HERO CHILD: All genders and ethnicities to play 11-13 years old; 5’3” or under; sincere, kind. Non-singer.
SANTA’S ELVES: All genders and ethnicities, to play 20-25; energetic, kind, effusive, loves kids. Simple dancing required. Non-singer.
