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Casting Performers for "A Christmas Carol" Play

Coppell, TX, United States
ID: 268853Exp: 9/30/2024
Description:

The company is holding auditions for "A Christmas Carol" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Bah! Humbug! Scrooge hates Christmas and despises any sentimentality that leads to goodwill and charity, even toward his own family. It takes ghosts with a dire prophecy to convince him that mankind should be everyone’s business. Eventually, Tiny Tim utters the legendary anthem of the best of all holidays: “God bless us, everyone!” Additional info: Auditions will include readings from the script (sides will be available at the audition) Those auditioning should be prepared to list all conflicts or potential conflicts and availability for the rehearsal period as specified in the Audition notice No conflicts are accepted during performances. Rehearsals: Rehearsals will begin Monday, October 14th; Generally held on weeknights (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri) from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, and Sunday afternoons from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm; A detailed rehearsal schedule will be made available upon the completion of the casting; Tech/dress rehearsal week: December 2, 3, 5; Performances: Performance dates: Dec 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22; Friday & Saturday evenings @ 8 pm & Sunday matinees @ 2:30 pm. If you are interested, please apply.

13 roles

Ebenezer ScroogeMale40-80 y.o.All ethnicities

A grumpy old man who has buried a lot of memories by focusing only on his work and material success.

NarratorMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Narrates the story along.

Mrs. CratchitFemale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

A loving mother and wife who believes and supports her husband, but not afraid to speak her mind.

Bob CratchitMale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

A meek, loving father, dedicated to work and his employer, yet adoring to his family.

Jacob MarleyMale40-80 y.o.All ethnicities

Scrooge’s dead partner; weary, soft-spoken.

Ghost of Christmas PresentBoth genders20-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Lively and full of energy.

Ghost of Christmas FutureMale20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Tall and very ominous; no lines, just look threatening.

FredMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Scrooge’s nephew, kind-hearted and full of Christmas cheer.

IsabellFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Scrooge’s young love interest.

Young ScroogeMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Strapping young man.

Charity Collector 1Both genders20-80 y.o.All ethnicities

Charity Collector 2Both genders20-80 y.o.All ethnicities

EnsembleBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble of townsfolk.