(photo courtesy Fillmore and Western Railway)

Fillmore & Western Railway is holding auditions for its upcoming “Polar Express” train rides and actors, dancers and singers are needed for performances during the holiday season.

The interactive show is based on the Warner Bros. film and is held aboard a moving train. Fillmore & Western Railway is based in Fillmore, California.

Auditions by appointment are taking place on Aug. 22, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and open call auditions run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Madilyn Clark Studios, 10852 Burbank Blvd. Auditions by appointment are also being held on Friday, Aug. 23, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and open call auditions run from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Studio C Performing Arts, 705 Lakefield Road, Westlake Village. Additionally, auditions by appointment are being held on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon, and open call auditions run from noon to 1 p.m. at Namba Arts, 47 S. Oak St. Ventura.

Fillmore & Western Railway is seeking actors, singers and dancers for the roles of Santa, conductor, Hero Boy and hobo, as well as ensemble players.

People wishing to schedule appointments should email a resume and headshot to fillmorepolarexpresscasting@gmail.com. Those participating in open auditions should bring resumes and two photographs, and prepare a monologue lasting one minute or less. Vocalists should prepare to sing a short song a cappella.

Rehearsals will be held from Nov. 7 through 13, from 3 to 10 p.m. Performances will occur daily from Nov. 14 through Dec. 29, with most Mondays dark. For information, email fillmorepolarexpresscasting@gmail.com.