Seeking Cast for Production of "A Christmas Carol"
Auditions for fall show "A Christmas Carol". In need of cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the breakdown below. About the project: In this fresh, fun and lively adaptation of A Christmas Carol, you’ll meet Mr. Bentley, learn about the letters Scrooge wrote to his sister Fan, and find out who Mr. Newbury is. You’ll still find all the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future along with Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, the Ghost of Jacob Marley, Old Fezziwig, Scrooge’s nephew Fred, and the love of Scrooge’s life, Belle. There are some new scary bits, a few good laughs, a tender moment or two, and some surprises! It’s a fresh take on an old tale sure to thrill young and old alike. Additional info: Come prepared with a one minute monologue. A few roles will require some dancing; directors will test that at callbacks for those roles. There are a few roles requiring singing; you may chose to also sing a 1 minute song. Please bring your own backing track on a Bluetooth-enabled phone. There is a show fee. This fee helps to pay for things like scripts, costume needs, props and other show-related expenses. The show will be December 7, 8, 13 and 14 of 2024, with rehearsals Wednesdays and Thursdays 6:00 p.m-9:00 p.m. and Tech Week beginning December 2. There may be some possible Saturday rehearsals as well, TBA. If you are interested, please apply.
20 roles
A bitter old miser; mid-40s but looks older.
A business associate.
Scrooge’s clerk.
Scrooge’s nephew.
Scrooge’s cleaning lady.
Scrooge’s business partner (appears 60 or older).
Ghost of Christmas Past.
Scrooge was a different man.
Scrooge’s sister.
Scrooge’s old boss.
Fezziwig’s wife.
Scrooge’s business partner.
Scrooge’s fiancée.
Belle’s husband.
Ghost of Christmas present.
Ghost of Christmas future.
The undertaker.
Receiver of stolen goods.
There are *numerous* other roles. Directors also are looking for a group of 6-8 carolers who already sing together, if possible. It is possible that some actors will be playing several parts, other than Scrooge, Marley, The Cratchits, and Mrs. Dilber.