‘Coney Island Christmas’ auditions set Sept. 5-6 in Milford

Milford’s Second Street Players announced directors Rachel Loper and John H. Hulse will hold open auditions for its holiday show, “Coney Island Christmas,” at 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5 and 6, at the Riverfront Theater, 2 S. Walnut St., Milford.

The cast will comprise actors ages 10 and above. Auditions will consist of readings from the script.

Pulitzer Prize-winner Donald Margulies weaves together nostalgia, music and merriment in this new seasonal classic story. A holiday show for people of all ages and all faiths, “Coney Island Christmas” introduces audiences to Shirley Abramowitz, a young Jewish girl who, much to her parents’ displeasure, is cast as Jesus in the school’s Christmas pageant. As Shirley, now much older, recounts the memorable event to her great-granddaughter, the story comes to life, capturing a timeless and universal tale of holiday traditions.

Performance dates will be Friday to Sunday, Nov. 28 to 30 and Dec. 5 to 7. The cast members must be available for shows as well as technical rehearsals.

To learn more, go to secondstreetplayers.com or contact John H. Hulse at 302-245-4147.