Kids Now Casting: Live-Action ‘The Polar Express’

It’s never too early for Christmas to come to town! A nonunion production of the beloved holiday tale, “The Polar Express,” is casting for several roles, including the young protagonist!

The production, based on the 1985 children’s book that was adapted into an animated feature in 2004, seeks a male actor, aged 7–14, to play the nameless boy hero who finds himself doubting the magic of Christmas.

The live-action piece will rehearse in October, with a performance slated for Nov. 25 in the New York City area.

For more information on “The Polar Express,” you can see the full listing here. And be sure to check out all of Backstage’s casting notices, which can be sorted by age!

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