The play, based on the 1964 infamously bad cult movie Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, was created by Allen in 2010 for Level Ground Arts. The show was a critical hit, which prompted LGA to revive the show in 2012. Camp Death Productions brought the show back to life in 2014 in Plano and 2016 and 2018 at the Margo Jones Theatre in Fair Park. After 5 years, CDP has brought the comedy back to life, this time as a co-production with Mainstage Irving Las Colinas.

The play recreates many of the hilariously bad acting moments and low budget props from the original film, as Martian leader Kimar kidnaps Earth's Santa Claus in order to bring happiness and laughter to the children of Mars. Opposing Kimar in his plan are Martian villain Voldar, as well as two Earth children, Billy and Betty Foster.

When: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Where: PST Rehearsal Space - 1225 W. College Avenue, Suite 416, Carrollton, TX 75006

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Adapted from the original screenplay “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians” By Andi Allen
Directed By Alexis Sparkles Belt

The hilarious holiday comedy Santa Claus vs. The Martians returns for a SIXTH time. Written by Andi Allen and directed by Alexis Sparkles Belt, you will want to make sure you catch this holiday classic before it goes into semi-retirement!

• Auditions will be October 10, 2023, at 7-10 PM
• Auditions will consist of a cold reading from the script.
• Please bring a resume and headshot.
• For an audition appointment, please select a slot on the Sign Up Genius here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F48AEA928A20-44858594-santa
• Audition appointments are preferred, but not required.
• If you are interested but unavailable on the 10th, please send us an email at campdeathproductions@gmail.com and we’ll try to work with you!
• Actors will receive a stipend for their work.

Performances

Mainstage 222 222 E Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060

• Dec 1-2 at 8 PM
• Dec 3 at 2 PM
• Dec 9 at 2 PM and 8 PM
• Dec 10 at 2 PM
• Dec 16 at 8 PM
• Dec 17 at 2 PM

Available Roles

Camp Death is actively seeking a diverse cast of theater artists for this production. Actors of all backgrounds are highly encouraged to audition.

Playwright/Director’s Note: The original production performed all the roles in the show with 14 adult actors playing 20 roles, with doubling of parts & cross-dressing with men playing female roles & vice versa. Roles notated with asterisks can be played by either gender. Billy, Betty, Bomar and Girmar are all played by adults.

• *Andy Henderson (Special Correspondent TV Reporter)
• Santa Claus
• *Mrs. Claus (drag)
• *Billy Foster (Earth Boy, 10 yo, boy) - can be played by a male or female
• Betty Foster (Earth Girl, 8 yo)
• Hargo (Council Martian)
• Voldar (Council Martian, doesn’t like Earthlings)
• Stobo (Cave Dwelling Martian)
• Rigna (Council Martian)
• Winky the Elf/Professor Von Green
• Kimar (Head Martian)
• *Lady Momar (Kimar’s wife)/Shim (Cave Dwelling Martian)
• Dropo (Kimar’s servant, a bit of a goofball)
• *Bomar (Kimar’s Son, 10)
• Girmar (Kimar’s Daughter, 8)

ABOUT CAMP DEATH PRODUCTIONS

Camp Death Productions was founded in 2013 by Kevin Michael Fuld, DFW actor, writer, and director to give new and emerging local artists a chance to showcase and grow their talents. Specializing in genre, parody and comedy, Camp Death Productions, named for the founder’s first melodrama script, strives to provide opportunities to artists throughout the DFW area.

ABOUT MAINSTAGE IRVING-LAS COLINAS

MainStage is an award-winning, nonprofessional theater located in the heart of the Metroplex in Irving Texas. MainStage Irving-Las Colinas supports the City of Irving’s efforts to improve the quality of life for its citizens by providing:

Quality theater to the Irving community through the organization of qualified individuals;

Affordable theater to the Irving community as a result of MainStage’s volunteers;

Entertaining theater to the Irving community through careful selection of material presented;

Opportunities for involvement by the community in all areas of theatrical production through auditions, mentoring, special project support and classes.

The Irving Community with the benefit of top local volunteer and professional expertise in all areas of theatrical production and arts management through the ability to involve participants from many disciplines.

MainStage Irving-Las Colinas Board of Directors supports a culture of diversity, inclusion and equity. We strive to represent the Irving community, one of the most diverse cities in the nation. We celebrate an environment which welcomes diverse expressions of creativity. We are committed to growing and sustaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable space where everyone who participate in our theater - patrons, artists, employees, volunteers, and vendors - feels valued and respected regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, education, or ability.