Casting Performers for "A Christmas Carol" Play
Professional casting for "A Christmas Carol" play. Find the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Plot Summary: A Christmas Carol is a novella by Charles Dickens about Ebenezer Scrooge, an old man, who is well-known for his miserly ways. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by a series of ghosts, starting with his old business partner, Jacob Marley. The three spirits that follow, the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come, show Scrooge how his mean behavior has affected those around him. At the end of the story he is relieved to discover that there is still time for him to change and we see him transformed into a generous and kind-hearted human being. Additional info: The show dates are December 7, 8, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22 for a total of 8 performances. Performances will be held on Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. Rehearsals will begin the week of September 29th and continue to be held 3 times a week. Rehearsal days are tentatively scheduled for Sunday, Monday, and Thursday evenings. The schedule may change based on cast availability. While not a musical, individuals may be required to dance and sing in ensemble numbers. If you are interested, please apply.
24 roles
(Male presenting) Main character. Miserly. Uncaring with a love of money and little else. A man fighting with change.
(Male presenting) Scrooge’s employee. Complete opposite of Scrooge. Family man. Kind-hearted.
(Male presenting) Scrooge’s nephew. Bright and cheery. Undeterred by his uncle’s bad attitude.
(Male presenting) Gloomy messenger of doom. Weighed down by the world.
Quietly spoken. Compassionate andpensive. Their purpose is solely to open Scrooge’s eyes to who he once was.
Large and full of life. Embodiment of goodwill. Big voice. Open’s Scrooge’s eyes to the joy and love that surrounds him.
Non-speaking dark foreboding character. Shows Scrooge what is to become of him if he continues on his current path.
(Female presenting) Scrooge’s beloved sister. Fred’s mother. She shows Scrooge love and compassion in his early life. Fragile.
(Female presenting) Bob’s wife. Strong woman who will do everything to protect her family.
(Male presenting) Scrooge’s mentor. Jolly, generous, and fun-loving. Big personality.
(Female presenting) young Scrooge’s fiancé. Caring and thoughtful. Angelic in demeanor.
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