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Seeking Singers for "A Christmas Carol" Musical Show

La Grange Park, IL, United States
ID: 286716Exp: 8/24/2025
Description:

The company is holding auditions for "A Christmas Carol" A New Musical and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Additional info: Four performances, one weekend only. November 13-16, 2025. The show has a large cast with many roles for all sorts of people. It's a great opportunity for families to experience community theatre together. This adaptation is faithful to the Dickens novel and has wonderful songs with traditional Christmas music woven in. Prepare: A short song (preferably from a musical) that shows off your voice Bring sheet music for the accompanist There will be a short dance audition Wear appropriate clothing & shoes Performances: One Weekend Only – November 13, 14, 15, 16, 2025 Rehearsals: Beginning September 3, Rehearsals will be 3 days a week Sundays 4:00-8:00 pm Mondays 6:30-9:30 pm (children dismissed at 8:30 pm) Wednesdays 6:30-9:30 pm (children dismissed at 8:30 pm) No rehearsal August 31-September 1 (Labor Day Weekend) TECH WEEK – November 9, 10, 11, 12.

37 roles

EBENEZER SCROOGEMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

An old man whose great wealth has turned his heart to stone. Deaf to the needs of his fellow men, SCROOGE must journey through past, present and future to find redemption and the true meaning of Christmas. Strong actor/singer required – carries the show - a Shakespearean task! High Baritone or Tenor

GENTLEMAN 1Male18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A businessman seeking to raise funds for a charity for the poor Non - singing

GENTLEMAN 2Male18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

His business partner Non - singing

NARRATOR 1Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Male or female with strong acting and communication abilities, can move into other roles as needed. Non - singing

NARRATOR 2Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Male or female with strong acting and communication abilities, can move into other roles as needed. Non- singing

BOB CRATCHITMale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

A hardworking clerk in SCROOGE’S employment. Dedicated to his family, especially his young son TINY TIM. CRATCHIT maintains a kind heart, even in the face of SCROOGE’S mean - spiritedness. Baritone or Tenor

FREDMale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Warm and compassionate, SCROOGE’S nephew, feels sorry for the old man, yet still obligated to him, being family. Baritone or Tenor

JACOB MARLEYMale40-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Returned from the grave to warn SCROOGE of the consequences of living the life of a miser. Strong actor/singer required. Bass - Baritone

GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PASTFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A young woman or older child - twinkly, spritely apparition, full of the Christmas spirit. Non - singing

SCHOOLMASTERMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Harsh, severe teacher who has charge of BOY SCROOGE Non - singing

MR. FEZZIWIGMale38-42 y.o.All ethnicities

A portly, jolly man. A kind - hearted business owner who helps Ebenezer Scrooge get his start. Must move well on stage. (Baptist for “dance”) Baritone

MRS. FEZZIWIGFemale33-37 y.o.All ethnicities

The cheerful wife of MR. FEZZIWIG. Happy to reach out and help others. Must move well on stage. (Baptist for “dance”) Medium Female vocal range

YOUNG SCROOGEMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Saving his money and running from a life of poverty is still happy and sociable and deeply in love with BELLE. However, he soon begins to war within himself between selfish pursuits or true, self - giving love. Small singing part, medium range

DICK WI LKINS/BELLE’S HUSBANDMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

YOUNG SCROOGE’s friend, handsome, friendly, optimistic. Small singing part, medium range

HOUSEMAIDFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Small singing part, medium range

COOKBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Small singing part, medium range

BAKERMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Small singing part, medium range

MILKMANMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Small singing part, medium range

BELLEFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Young, lovely, and goodhearted. She’s truly in love with YOUNG SCROOGE; happy with the simple things in life - friends, family, and the joy that comes from loving someone and being loved in return. Soprano

GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENTMale33-35 y.o.All ethnicities

A larger, jovial man who wears a long cape and has a wreath on his head – a young “Father Christmas” Baritone – Strong singer required

MAN 1Male18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Small speaking role Non - singing

MAN 2Male18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Small speaking role Non - singing

MINISTERMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Small speaking role Non - singing

MRS. CRATCHITFemale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Dedicated wife and mother, protective of her family. Non - singing

VIRGINIAFemale23-27 y.o.All ethnicities

Lovely, talented and sophisticated wife of FRED. Soprano

TOPPERMale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

“life of the party” guest at FRED & VIRGINIA’s Christmas party. Sings in ensemble

PARTY GUESTSBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Various ages, guests at FRED & VIRGINIA’S Christmas party. Forms an SATB ensemble for “The Sussex Carol

IGNORANCEMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A sad and ragged looking boy. Non-speaking, Non- singing

WANTFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Aa sad and ragged looking girl. Non - speaking, Non - singing

GHOST OF CHRISTMAS FUTUREMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Silent, unseen, draped in black. Non - speaking, Non - singing

GENTLEMAN 3Male18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Small speaking role Non- singing

CHARWOMANFemale23-27 y.o.All ethnicities

Comedienne, “Carol Burnett type” who steals from SCROOGE, strong singer/actress required. Alto or 2nd Soprano

LAUNDRESSMale23-27 y.o.All ethnicities

Steals from SCROOGE also. Soprano or alto – medium range

UNDERTAKER’S MANMale28-32 y.o.All ethnicities

Also steals from SCROOGE! Baritone or tenor

OLD JOEMale48-52 y.o.All ethnicities

A “rough” street merchant who scavenges off the dead. Bass- Baritone

CAROLINEFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Young wife and mother, in debt to SCROOGE Non - singing

THOMASMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Young husband and father, in debt to SCROOGE Non- singing