MISSING: JESUS
Auditions & Volunteers
Step into the story or help bring it to the stage. Select the cast roles and volunteer areas that interest you in the form below.
Sign Up to Audition or VolunteerUTR Theatre · Lower level of The Streams Church
3425 Boulevard Place, Indianapolis, IN 46208
A Christmas mystery.
A search for meaning.
Christmas at Whitmore’s Department Store takes an unexpected turn when the original Jesus figure disappears from its treasured manger display. The owner refuses to settle for a replacement, and an investigation brings employees into the store’s interrogation room, where conflicting accounts, hidden tensions, and surprising clues deepen the mystery.
Blending suspense, humor, and the music of the Whitmore Store Carolers, Missing: Jesus explores faith, forgiveness, and redemption—and asks what happens when the meaning of Christmas goes missing.
Meet the characters
Select one or more roles in the signup form. Role preferences do not guarantee casting.
Charles Whitmore
Department store owner devoted to its Christmas traditions and determined to recover the original manger figure.
Detective Marcus Reed
A focused investigator who questions employees and follows the evidence.
Denise Carter
The store’s HR director, helping navigate staff tensions during the investigation.
Eddie Banks
A quiet, unassuming maintenance worker familiar with the store’s everyday routines.
Gloria Watkins
An outspoken longtime sales associate with a deep attachment to Christmas traditions.
Tyler Brooks
A young stockroom employee with a skeptical outlook and a sarcastic sense of humor.
Monica Reyes
A practical, ambitious visual merchandising director responsible for the store’s displays.
Calvin Price
A business-minded assistant manager concerned with operations and the bottom line.
Tasha Green
An observant seasonal employee with spiritual insight and a thoughtful perspective.
Franklin “Frank” Davis
The store Santa, bringing warmth, humor, and insight.
Officer Daniels
A uniformed police officer who assists with the investigation.
Whitmore Store Carolers
A vocal ensemble providing Christmas music and brief spoken moments throughout the production.
Help make the
production happen.
Volunteer opportunities include welcoming patrons, supporting performers, building the stage experience, and promoting the production. You may select multiple areas.
- Box Office
- Stage Crew & Technical Support
- Audio
- Lighting
- Set Design
- Properties / Props
- Front of House / Lobby
- Ticket Scanner
- Food Service
- Merchandise Sales
- Setup / Teardown
- Costumes / Makeup
- Stage Assistant
- PR / Marketing
- Group Sales
Audition & Volunteer Interest Form
Choose the cast roles and/or volunteer areas you are interested in. Share your experience and availability so UTR can follow up with next steps. Audition dates and rehearsal details will be provided by the production team.
Questions? info@utrpro.com · 317-285-0551