Auditions
United Players holds open auditions for each play of the season.
A Small Miracle
November 27 - December 20, 2026 – By Peter Collington
Adapted by Lois Anderson, directed by Lois Anderson with Stephanie Elgersma, musical direction by Kelsi James
A lonely old woman struggles to find warmth and sustenance at Christmas. Robbed and abandoned, she falls into the snow – hungry, cold and exhausted. She seems certain to perish, but a small miracle begins as the wooden figures from a Christmas crèche come to life to help. A fusion of realism and fantasy, this story will tug at your heart-strings.;THE PLAY:
A Small Miracle is an adaptation of Peter Collington’s children’s Christmas storybook, described as a deeply moving, contemporary parable. This is an ensemble show with no scripted dialogue; a chorus will underscore the production. Several characters are portrayed by puppets.
Dates & Details
Performance Dates: Thursday, November 26, 2026 (preview) – Sunday, December 20, 2026 (strike).
Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 pm; first, third and fourth Saturdays (November 28, December 12 and 19) at 7:30 pm, and second and fourth Saturdays (December 5, 19) at 2:00 pm. Please note that on the fourth Saturday (December 19) there is a 2:00 pm matinee and an evening performance at 7:30 pm. All Sunday performances start at 2.00 pm.
Talkbacks: Thursday, December 3 and Sunday, December 6
REHEARSALS will be at St. Mary’s Kerrisdale, 2490 West 37th Avenue (37th & Larch). The first rehearsal will be held on Sunday, October 11 and thereafter will be Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:00 – 10:00 pm, and Sundays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Please indicate if you have any time conflicts or may be unavailable for any of those rehearsal sessions.
Performance Venue: Jericho Arts Centre, 1675 Discovery Street, Vancouver
AUDITION DATES:
Friday, August 21, 2026, 4:00 am – 10:00 pm;
CALLBACKS:
TBD (if required)
AUDITION VENUE: Jericho Arts Centre, 1675 Discovery Street, Vancouver
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Monday, August 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm
CASTING:
We are seeking 9 versatile performers with puppeteering and singing abilities for this exciting upcoming production. All auditions are in-person.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
• Skilled actors of all backgrounds and experience levels
• Performers with puppeteering experience (rod or marionette)
• Confident singers of all vocal types with ability to harmonize
• Excellent physical storytelling and ensemble collaboration skills
• Ability to bring characters to life through movement, voice, and performance
United Players is committed to inclusive casting and welcome applications from performers of all ethnicities, genders, adult ages, abilities and backgrounds.
We look forward to seeing performers who can combine acting, singing, and puppetry to tell this heartwarming Christmas story. Please provide a brief description of your puppeteering experience in your résumé. Please also indicate any musical instruments that you play.
NOTE: This is a non-union production.
TO AUDITION:
• Prepare one song (to be provided)
• Be prepared to participate in a puppetry and movement workshop during the audition. Puppets will be provided.
To apply please complete the online form at the link here.
• A professional headshot is not required; a clear recent photo is acceptable.
• Submitting does not guarantee an audition. You will be notified if invited to book a slot.
• Audition music will be provided in your acceptance email.
Please let us know the approximate date and time that you are available to come for audition.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, August 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Please let us know if you have access needs for the audition process.
NOTE: as a community theatre, United Players strives to offer audition slots to all applicants, but if some shows/roles receive a very large number of applications, we regret that it may not be possible to offer an audition time to everyone.
HONORARIUM:
All non-Equity company members will receive a small honorarium.
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Keep informed of upcoming auditions
We welcome applications from artists of all backgrounds and ethnicities. Auditions are posted on the following:
• This webpage
• The United Players Facebook page
• Vancouver Actor’s Guide
• Vancouver Public Library auditions e-blast
Audition Notices
Audition notices are emailed to actors who are registered on the United Players database.
To register, click here and complete the form.
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Additional Information
Call 604-224-8007 or email info@unitedplayers.com