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Singing Audition for "A Christmas Carol" Show

Long Beach, CA, United States
ID: 270442Exp: 10/16/2024
Description:

The company is holding auditions for "A Christmas Carol" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. About the project: An adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas novella, A Christmas Carol is the famous tale of a miserly old man named Ebenezer Scrooge. Over the course of the story, he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, who give him a new perspective on his life. Rate: This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay. Additional info: RUN: Dec. 7 - Dec. 22, 2024 Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Wednesday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events. Callbacks: By Invitation Only. Date: Thursday, October. 17 Times: 7pm - 10pm REHEARSALS: First Read-Through: Saturday, Oct. 19, noon - 4pm First Rehearsal: Starts Monday, Oct. 21. Regular Rehearsal: Mondays - Thursdays, 7pm - 10pm, Saturdays 1pm - 4pm. NO REHEARSAL ON Halloween & Thanksgiving BUT will rehearse the Wednesday before those days on 10/30 and 11/27. (Please see beginning rehearsal schedule for specific dates and times.) Flexible to work around some minor conflicts except for tech dates and performances. AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Bring headshot, resume, and calendar of conflicts. Audition will consist of cold readings from the script. Sides will be provided at auditions. You may be asked to sing your favorite Christmas Carol. Be prepared to sing a cappella or bring your own track.

9 roles

EBENEZER SCROOGEMale50-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A cold-hearted miser, whose fear of the world has manifested in a hatred for Christmas.

BOB CRATCHITMale35-50 y.o.All ethnicities

An optimistic, mild-mannered man who loves his family. Also plays Dick Wilkins who was Ebenezer's best friend when he was younger

GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PASTFemale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

A strange, otherworldly spirit who shows Scrooge his past. Singing is a bonus. Will also play a Salvation Army Bell Ringer, a Caroler, Martha Cratchit and Ghost of Christmas YTC puppeteer. Singing is a bonus.

GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENTMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

An exuberant spirit who is the embodiment of Christmas Day. Singing is a bonus. Will also play Salvation Army Bell Ringer, a Caroler, Mr. Fezziwig and Ghost of Christmas YTC puppeteer.

JACOB MARLEYMale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

The ghost of Ebenezer Scrooge’s dead business partner. Will also play a Narrator, Old Joe, and the Poulterer.

FRED HOLLOWELLMale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Scrooge’s nephew and a joyful young man filled with Christmas cheer. Will also play Young Ebenezer, Thomas and Broker 2.

BELLEMale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

A young woman with fierce convictions and the lost love of Ebenezer. Will also play Caroline, Catherine, and Broker 1.

MRS. CRATCHITFemale35-50 y.o.All ethnicities

A strong headed matriarch of her family. She is kind-hearted but not afraid to speak her truth. Will also play Mrs. Fezziwig, a Narrator, and Mrs. Oliver.

ELIZABETH HOLLOWELLFemale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Fred’s outgoing and playful wife. Singing voice is a bonus. Will also play the Solicitor, Narrator, a Caroler, a party goer and Mrs. Dilber.