"A Christmas Carol" Show Looking for Performers
The company is seeking actors for "A Christmas Carol"(2022). Please see the details below. About the project: An adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas novella. A Christmas Carol is the tale of a miserable and miserly man, Ebenezer Scrooge, learning to value people over riches with the help of spirits. This story takes a critical look at the responsibilities of those with wealth to those in need. Rate: This is a community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay. Additional info: RUN: Dec. 10th - Dec. 18th, 2022 Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm. Special performances on Wednesday and Sunday nights at 7:30 pm may be added for private parties and special events. At this time, all volunteers including actors must be fully vaccinated to participate in shows. Callbacks: Thursday, October 20th, 2022, 7 pm - 10 pm, by invitation only. REHEARSALS: First Read -Through Saturday, Oct. 22nd, Noon - 3 pm Regular Rehearsals: Starting on Sunday, Oct. 23rd: Sun.: 6pm - 9pm Mon & Tues.: 7pm - 10pm Wed.: 7:30pm - 10pm Sat.: 1pm - 4pm No Rehearsal on Nov 23rd and Thanksgiving. Bring a headshot and resume. Audition will consist of cold readings from script. British accents required. Non-traditional casting welcome: open to all races, genders, and ages. Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions. Masks will be required at the auditions.
9 roles
A cold-hearted miser, whose fear of the world has manifested in a hatred for Christmas. (Role requires a British Accent.)
An optimistic, mild-mannered man who loves his large family. Will also play Dick Wilkins. (Role requires a British Accent.)
A strange, otherworldly spirit who shows Scrooge his past. Singing voice/Puppetry skills is a bonus. Will also play a narrator (Londoner 1), a Caroler, and Martha Cratchit. (Role requires a British Accent.)
An exuberant spirit who is the embodiment of Christmas Day. Singing voice is a bonus. Will also play a narrator (Londoner 2), a Caroler, and Mr. Fezziwig. (Role requires a British Accent.)
The ghost of Ebenezer Scrooge’s dead business partner. Will also play Topper, Old Joe, and the Poulter. (Role requires a British Accent.)
Scrooge’s nephew and a joyful young man filled with Christmas cheer. Will also play Young Ebenezer, Broker 2, and Thomas. (Role requires a British Accent.)
A young woman with fierce convictions and the lost love of Ebenezer. Will also play Caroline, a party goer, and Broker 1. (Role requires a British Accent.)
A strong headed matriarch of her family. She is kind-hearted but not afraid to speak her truth. Will also play Mrs. Fezziwig, and Mrs. Oliver. (Role requires a British Accent.)
Fred’s outgoing and playful wife. Will also play the Solicitor, a party goer and Mrs. Dilber. (Role requires a British Accent.)