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Seeking Performers for "A Christmas Carol" Play

Beamsville, ON, Canada
ID: 286596Exp: 6/29/2025
online audition
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Searching for performers for production of "A Christmas Carol". More details are below. About the play: Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol", adapted for stage by James Reynard is A VERY different approach to telling this famous tale! Sections of the audience are called upon to provide some of the sound effects (bells, howling wind, toasts of good cheer)! A truly interactive production with many other surprises, that still stays true to the beloved story. Rate: Non-union; Profit Share. Additional information: Performances: Nov 28 - 30 & Dec 5-7, 2025 (8 performances) in Beamsville ON. Rehearsals: 3x/week in Burlington beginning in September. Audition via self-tape submission due: June 29. If interested, please apply.

7 roles

Narrator (who is Dickens himself!)Both genders40-79 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male presenting) remains on stage for the whole show. Must be comfortable interacting with the audience directly and ad-libbing occasionally.

ScroogeBoth genders50-79 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male presenting) portrayed true to the Dickens original. Actor must depict the range of emotions this character goes through in his arc.

Bob Cratchit/Jacob Marley/TopperBoth genders36-54 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male presenting) emotional roles here.

Ghost of Christmas Past/Mrs. Cratchit/Charity CollectorBoth genders36-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Female presenting, great opportunity to play a range of emotions from humor to pathos.

Ghost of Christmas Present/Mr. FezziwigBoth genders30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Male presenting, grand presence on the stage, sonorous voice.

Fred/Belle's Husband/Man 3Both genders20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Male presenting, endearing foil to his Uncle Scrooge as Fred, also must be comfortable leading the audience in a game.

Belle/Carol Singer/Caroline/Mrs. FezziwigBoth genders20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Female presenting. MUST be comfortable leading a Christmas Carol.