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WELCOME TO NEW ORLEANS
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride!

ABOUT THE SHOW 
The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is an hour-long live production that happens aboard a real moving train that leaves out of the Union Passenger Terminal in the New Orleans Central Business District. There are 3-5 departures per show day. The show includes scripted scenes, live singing, dancing, and a great deal of audience interaction.

Rehearsals will be in New Orleans (exact location TBD).
LOCAL HIRE ONLY. HOUSING/TRANSPORTATION IS NOT PROVIDED.

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
AUDITION REQUEST FORM

PAY RATES

All Roles (except Santa & Hero Child): $19.00/hour
Santa: $26/hour
Hero Child: Click Here for Full Info

PAY RATE NOTE: This role is paid on an hourly basis, including overtime for weeks exceeding 40 hours. The base hourly rate is $19/hour ($26/hour for Santa). Presuming a fully realized performance season (no unexpected cancellations or Acts of God), and if actors work the entirety of their assigned schedule, New Orleans actors will work approximately 211 total hours from the start of rehearsals to the closing day performance.

ALL ACTORS PLEASE NOTE: Because of the nature of the schedule, we cannot specify exactly how much regular time and how much overtime will be worked. We are providing this information and the production schedule in order to supply as much information as possible, however, please understand that this is not a guarantee of total wages. The role is paid hourly for actual hours worked.

New Orleans Audition Dates & Times

Thursday, August 13, 2026 – Appointments: 5:00 – 10:00pm
*Walk ins welcome and will be seen time permitting*
Friday, August 14, 2026 – Appointments: 4:00 – 9:00pm
*Walk ins welcome and will be seen time permitting*
Saturday, August 15, 2026 – Appointments: 10:00am – 4:30pm; OPEN CALL: 4:30 – 6:00pm

APPOINTMENT PREP
OPEN CALL PREP
VIDEO PREP

APPLY FOR AN AUDITION TIME BELOW


If represented by an agent for theatrical work, please also list agent information:


* If actor is under age of 18 list their name & contact info above. We will not contact minors directly.


Select the type of audition you wish to attend. In-person auditions are preferred, but we welcome video submissions if you are unable to attend one of our in-person audition dates.

Are you willing to work as a local hire?*

Please upload a current headshot and resume. If you are a youth actor and do not have a headshot or resume, please upload a current picture from the waist up and a document that includes your contact information, height, and any theatrical work you have done (professional and/or non-professional). Please only include performance work (as opposed to backstage, production work, etc). Thank you!



If you are having trouble submitting the form above, please submit directly to the following email: [email protected].

We will be in touch via email if we would like to schedule an audition.
If you do not hear back from us, you are welcome to come to one of our open calls!