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Actors Needed for Play "The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge"

Evansville, IN, United States
ID: 271302Exp: 10/2/2024
Description:

Seeking cast for "The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge" show. Please see more info below. About the project: "A year after his miraculous transformation, Ebenezer Scrooge is suing Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future for breaking and entering, kidnapping, slander, pain and suffering, attempted murder, and the intentional infliction of emotional distress!! The ghosts employ England’s best barrister. Scrooge, that old penny pincher, represents himself. Could Scrooge really be back to his old ways?" Additional info: The show is written to be played by 8 cast members, 4 of whom would be playing multiple characters. See the sides in the document attached. The cast list will be published no later than Friday, October 4th with a readthrough scheduled for the week of Oct 14-18. Regular rehearsals will begin the week of October 28th due to Rocky Horror Show tech week. The days for rehearsals will be set based on cast availability. Show Dates: Friday, December 6th at 7:30 PM Saturday, December 7th at 7:30 PM Sunday, December 8th at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM If you are interested, please apply.

15 roles

ScroogeMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Is the character that the play revolves around. Scrooge is a miserly bookkeeper in the city of London.

Jacob MarleyMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Is the deceased business partner of Scrooge. Marley’s ghost visits Scrooge to forewarn him of the impending visits from the three ghosts.

Ghost of Christmas PastBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, and Future: are the three ghosts on trial for breaking and entering and kidnapping Scrooge.

Ghost of Christmas PresentMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, and Future: are the three ghosts on trial for breaking and entering and kidnapping Scrooge.

Ghost of Christmas FutureBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, and Future: are the three ghosts on trial for breaking and entering and kidnapping Scrooge. There is a Translator who converts the gibberish of the Ghost of Christmas Future into English.

Solomon RothschildMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Is the eloquent and confident defense attorney for all of the accused.

Judge PearsonMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Is the grumpy judge, much like Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, who presides over the trial with an iron fist.

Mr. Connolly, the BailiffMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Is the deputy of the courtroom and offers a voice of hope despite Judge Pearson’s pessimistic attitude. The Bailiff is akin to Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol.

FredMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Is Scrooge’s nephew who always invites Scrooge to Christmas Dinner.

BelleFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Is the former love interest of Scrooge who comes to the witness stand and her presence forces Scrooge to acknowledge a bitter part of his pat where money meant more than anything.

FanFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Is Scrooge’s sister who offers insight to Scrooge’s painful childhood.

Bob CratchitMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Is the clerk at Mr. Scrooges' business.

Mrs. CratchitFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Is Bob’s wife and the mother of the Cratchit children.

Miss WainwrightFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Is a community activist who goes around asking for donations to help the poor, especially around Christmas time.

Mrs. DilberFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Is a city beggar who is accused of stealing articles of clothing and jewelry from Mr. Scrooge. She claims that all is fair game when a person is deceased.