SECRET SANTA
FIRST WORKSHOP PERFORMANCE
Saturday 31 August 2024

Book, music, lyrics, direction
Lya Luca
[email protected]

Zoey
Jasmine O'Riordan

Ruby
Maddie Fewkes

Mum
Tori Roberts

Dad
Joe Partridge

Mrs Gloom/Miss Green/Michelle
Marie Spicq

Mr Henshaw
Tom Parkinson

Harper
Emilia Blossom Ostroumoff

Charlie
Ofir Duek

Young Zoey + ensemble
Edith Farnan-Passmore

Young Ruby + ensemble
Lucy Cartledge

Ensemble
Esther Tham

Alicia Ford

Delilah O'Riordan

Marli Fritz

Lara Rose Ostroumoff

Rehearsal Assistant
Sydney Bernitz
Chaperones
Charis Ford
Michelle O'Riordan

Join the very first cast of "Secret Santa" the musical!
A brand new and ambitious show that blends comedy, drama, and festive cheer.
This story is about friendship, family, and finding light in dark times.
It might seem funny to be part of a Christmas musical in summer, but we are getting
this first performance ready for test audiences, curious industry professionals
and even bigger projects in the upcoming Christmas season!
We're looking for lots of passionate performers to bring our vibrant characters to life.
If you love to sing, dance, and act, and want to be part of a production that will touch hearts and bring joy to the stage, we'd love to see you audition!
Rehearsals will take place at
Collective Acting Studio in Finsbury Park (N7 7EE) between 27 and 31 August 2024.
Below, click on the role that you are most suitable for and you will find all relevant information
about the audition and rehearsal process.
Any other questions or concerns? Email [email protected].

SINGER-ACTORS

Girls, playing ages 5-7: audition material here
Girls, playing ages 8-10: audition material here
Girls, playing ages 11-13: audition material here
Boys, playing ages 6-13: audition material here

ABOUTSecret Santa was written by Lya Mwewa.
She will also lead rehearsals and direct this first production.

Lya has two Masters in Musical Theatre. One from Associated Studios and one from the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London, which she attended from 2021 to 2022 on the Disney Theatrical Scholarship. She graduated with distinction. Lya has trained with many inspirational teachers and industry professionals such as Claude-Michel Schönberg (Les Misérables), Cynthia Erivo (Color Purple, Wicked), Daniel Bowling (Phantom, Lion King) and many more!

Lya has performed professionally and internationally both on TV and Stage since 2008.
Some credits include "Oliver!", "Merrily We Roll Along", "Hair" and the "Sondheim's Old Friends"-concert on London's West End in which she performed alongside stage legends such as Dame Judi Dench, Bernadette Peters, Imelda Staunton and Helena Bonham Carter.

Lya has worked on one original musical before, called Everlasting Lily. Everlasting Lily has a book and score by Lya, and was musically arranged by Greg Arrowsmith (Palladium Pantos, Rocky Horror Show, Hairspray). It was performed in the David Josefowitz Hall and featured in a concert at the Susie Sainsbury Theatre in London. It starred many talented performers including Rose Galbraith (Cruel Intentions) and Laura Delaney (Cabaret).

Lya is also a fully qualified Primary and Performing Arts teacher. She is currently working in several North London schools including the New London Performing Arts Centre.
She is QTS certified, has a fully enhanced DBS and is trained in paediatric first aid, so your young performers are in safe hands.

CONTACT US

[email protected]


Girls, playing ages 5 to 7

We are looking for several girls, playing ages 5 to 7, for both lead and ensemble roles.To audition, you need to learn the following song and record a clip of yourself singing it. The video should be sent to [email protected] before 1 July 2024.Click here for the song.
Click here for the lyrics.
Click here for the instrumental version you should use to record your video.
If you are successful in securing a role, you will be rehearsing from
Tuesday 27 August until Friday 30 August.
Every rehearsal day will run from
9.30 to 15.00.
If you secure a lead role, you will have to stay until
17.30 on some or all days.
We will perform the show on Saturday 31 August,
so you should keep this day free from 9.30 to 17.30.
The week will end with a performance in the theatre for friends, family, a test-audience and industry professionals who are interested in this exciting new musical. The final performance will also be filmed and shared with the cast.Don't miss your chance to be part of a brand new musical, receive high quality training, perform on stage and make memories for a lifetime!

Girls, playing ages 8 to 10

We are looking for several girls, playing ages 8 to 10, for both lead and ensemble roles.To audition, you need to learn one of the following songs and record a clip of yourself singing it. The video should be sent to [email protected] before 1 July 2024. You can choose which song suits you best.SONG OPTION 1
Click here for the song.
Click here for the lyrics.
Click here for the instrumental version you should use to record your video.
SONG OPTION 2
Click here for the song.
Click here for the lyrics.
Click here for the instrumental version you should use to record your video.
If you are successful in securing a role, you will be rehearsing from
Tuesday 27 August until Friday 30 August.
Every rehearsal day will run from
9.30 to 15.00.
If you secure a lead role, you will have to stay until
17.30 on some or all days.
We will perform the show on Saturday 31 August,
so you should keep this day free from 9.30 to 17.30.
The week will end with a performance in the theatre for friends, family, a test-audience and industry professionals who are interested in this exciting new musical. The final performance will also be filmed and shared with the cast.Don't miss your chance to be part of a brand new musical, receive high quality training, perform on stage and make memories for a lifetime!

Girls, playing ages 11 to 13

We are looking for several girls, playing ages 11 to 13, for both lead and ensemble roles.To audition, you need to learn the following song and record a clip of yourself singing it. The video should be sent to [email protected] before 1 July 2024.Click here for the song.
Click here for the lyrics.
Click here for the instrumental version you should use to record your video.
If you are successful in securing a role, you will be rehearsing from
Tuesday 27 August until Friday 30 August.
Every rehearsal day will run from
9.30 to 15.00.
If you secure a lead role, you will have to stay until
17.30 on some or all days.
We will perform the show on Saturday 31 August,
so you should keep this day free from 9.30 to 17.30.
The week will end with a performance in the theatre for friends, family, a test-audience and industry professionals who are interested in this exciting new musical. The final performance will also be filmed and shared with the cast.Don't miss your chance to be part of a brand new musical, receive high quality training, perform on stage and make memories for a lifetime!

Boys, playing ages 6 to 13

We are looking for several boys, playing ages 6 to 13, for both lead and ensemble roles.To audition, you need to learn the following song and record a clip of yourself singing it. The video should be sent to [email protected] before 1 July 2024.Click here for the song.
Click here for the lyrics.
Click here for the instrumental version you should use to record your video.
If you are successful in securing a role, you will be rehearsing from
Tuesday 27 August until Friday 30 August.
Every rehearsal day will run from
9.30 to 15.00.
If you secure a lead role, you will have to stay until
17.30 on some or all days.
We will perform the show on Saturday 31 August,
so you should keep this day free from 9.30 to 17.30.
The week will end with a performance in the theatre for friends, family, a test-audience and industry professionals who are interested in this exciting new musical. The final performance will also be filmed and shared with the cast.Don't miss your chance to be part of a brand new musical, receive high quality training, perform on stage and make memories for a lifetime!

Woman, playing ages 35 to 45

We are looking for a woman, playing age 35 to 45, for a lead role in the musical.To audition, you need to learn the following song and record a clip of yourself singing it. Please show us your acting through song. The video should be sent to [email protected].Click here for the song.
Click here for the lyrics.
Click here for the instrumental version you should use to record your video.
If you are successful in securing a role, you will be rehearsing from
Tuesday 27 August until Friday 30 August.
Every rehearsal day will run from
9.30 to 15.00.
If you secure a lead role, you will have to stay until
17.30 on some or all days.
We will perform the show on Saturday 31 August,
so you should keep this day free from 9.30 to 17.30.
The week will end with a performance in the theatre for friends, family, a test-audience and industry professionals who are interested in this exciting new musical. The final performance will also be filmed and shared with the cast.Don't miss your chance to be part of a brand new musical, receive high quality training, perform on stage and make memories for a lifetime!The price to participate for the full week of rehearsals and performance is £100.
Please note, this is a non-profit passion project and the money is only used to pay for expenses. If you would like to participate, but are struggling financially, do let us know.

Woman, playing age 25 to 35

We are looking for a woman, playing age 25 to 35, for a lead role in the musical.To audition, you need to learn the following song and record a clip of yourself singing it. Please show us your acting through song. The video should be sent to [email protected].Click here for the song.
Click here for the lyrics.
Click here for the instrumental version you should use to record your video.
If you are successful in securing a role, you will be rehearsing from
Tuesday 27 August until Friday 30 August.
Every rehearsal day will run from
9.30 to 17.30.
We will perform the show on Saturday 31 August,
so you should keep this day free from 9.30 to 17.30.
The week will end with a performance in the theatre for friends, family, a test-audience and industry professionals who are interested in this exciting new musical. The final performance will also be filmed and shared with the cast.Don't miss your chance to be part of a brand new musical, receive high quality training, perform on stage and make memories for a lifetime!The price to participate for the full week of rehearsals and performance is £100.
Please note, this is a non-profit passion project and the money is only used to pay for expenses. If you would like to participate, but are struggling financially, do let us know.

Man, playing age 30-45

We are looking for a man, playing age 30 to 45, for a lead role in the musical.To audition, you need to learn the following song and record a clip of yourself singing it. The video should be sent to [email protected].Click here for the song.
Click here for the lyrics.
Click here for the instrumental version you should use to record your video.
If you are successful in securing the role, you will be rehearsing from
Tuesday 27 August until Friday 30 August.
Every rehearsal day will run from
9.30 to 17.30.
We will perform the show on Saturday 31 August,
so you should keep this day free from 9.30 to 17.30.
The week will end with a performance in the theatre for friends, family, a test-audience and industry professionals who are interested in this exciting new musical. The final performance will also be filmed and shared with the cast.Don't miss your chance to be part of a brand new musical, receive high quality training, perform on stage and make memories for a lifetime!The price to participate for the full week of rehearsals and performance is £100.
Please note, this is a non-profit passion project and the money is only used to pay for expenses. If you would like to participate, but are struggling financially, do let us know.

Dancers (girls and boys), playing ages 6 to 13

We are looking for several girls and boys who love to dance, playing ages 6 to 13, to become part of the ensemble. Note that whilst we are looking for dancers primarily, you should still enjoy singing and acting as well and be eager to learn.To audition, you should send us a 1-minute video of you dancing in one of the following dance styles: hip-hop, commercial, jazz, urban.You can choose any music you like. This can also be a video from an earlier class, performance or competition.The video should be sent to [email protected] before 1 July 2024.If you are successful in securing a role, you will be rehearsing from
Tuesday 27 August until Friday 30 August.
Every rehearsal day will run from
9.30 to 15.00.
We will perform the show on Saturday 31 August,
so you should keep this day free from 9.30 to 17.30.
The week will end with a performance in the theatre for friends, family, a test-audience and industry professionals who are interested in this exciting new musical. The final performance will also be filmed and shared with the cast.Don't miss your chance to be part of a brand new musical, receive high quality training, perform on stage and make memories for a lifetime!The price to participate for the full week of rehearsals and performance is £100.
Please note, this is a non-profit passion project and the money is only used to pay for expenses. If you would like to participate, but are struggling financially, do let us know.