Portland, ME: The Polar Express™ Train Ride (Paid Seasonal Performers)
- Oct 7, 2025
- 1 min read
Make holiday magic aboard a real train! The Polar Express™ Train Ride at Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad (licensed Warner Bros. live event) is holding open auditions for paid seasonal performers. Hires may list the Warner Bros. credit on their resume.
Quick Facts
Where: Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum, 65 Thames St., Portland, ME 04101
Performances (2025): Nov 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 • Dec 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27
Pay: $16–$21/hr (DOE)
Local hire: Reliable transportation; multiple departures per day
Roles
Car Host (Onboard): Seat guests, interact, serve “hot, hot chocolate!”, lead sing-alongs, support narration/Santa, tidy between runs. Big holiday energy + kid-friendly improv.
Conductor (Onboard): Greet/board, manage lines, ensure comfort/cleanliness, assist cocoa service, coordinate with crew, keep operations smooth.
Prologue Conductor/Greeter (Stationary): Welcome guests and deliver a scripted ~2-minute pre-boarding monologue with SFX/lighting; guide groups to the train.
Previous acting is a plus, not required. Confidence, leadership, humor, love of performing for kids, and improv skills strongly preferred.
Physical & Availability
Comfortable in narrow aisles; repeated boarding/deboarding
Indoor + outdoor winter conditions; follow railroad safety
Preference for performers who can commit to all performance days
How to Audition
Email: ******@MaineNarrowGauge.org (Attn: Matt Levy, General Manager) to request an audition
Prepare: A brief (≤30s) comedic or nostalgic monologue inspired by The Polar Express (book/film). Improv exercises included.
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