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Auditions for Musical "A Christmas Carol"

Columbia, SC, United States
ID: 289340Exp: 7/20/2025
Description:

Singing audition for the play "A Christmas Carol". See the details below! ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: Auditionees will be asked to prepare 30-60 seconds of a song. Performers should bring a backing track to connect by Bluetooth. Everyone should dress comfortably for movement. Tappers, please bring tap shoes. Acrobatic experience needed too! Cold readings will take place during callbacks which will be by invitation only. Please keep this in mind when choosing a song to perform and learning the dance combinations at auditions. The audition team will be looking to see how you embody your character (your acting choices) during the song and how you “sell” the dance. This production will run from December 5 through December 21. If you are interested please apply.

38 roles

Ebenezer ScroogeMale45-65 y.o.All ethnicities

Star Role. A man who lost his father to creditors as a kid and has grown up heeding his father’s advice to save his money. Until he realizes how terrible he’s become, he is grumpy, unsympathetic man and has no time for anyone or anything. Multiple Solos. Baritone: A2-Eb3

Bob CratchitMale26-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Hardworking clerk in Scrooge’s employment. Dedicated to his family, especially his young son Tiny Tim. Maintains a kind heart, even in the face of Scrooge’s evil temper and mean-spiritedness. Solos on “Nothing to Do with Me”, “You Mean More to Me,” “Christmas Together.” Tenor II/Baritone: G#2 – E4

Fred AndersonMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Warm, compassionate nephew of Scrooge. Feels sorry for the old man, and obligated to him, being family. Solos on “Nothing to Do with Me”, “Christmas Together.” Tenor II/Baritone: C3 – D4

Mr. FezziwigMale40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Portly, jolly man. Kind-hearted bank-owner who helps young Scrooge get his start. Later, he must ask Scrooge for help and is turned away. While the range for Fezziwig is large, many lines could be adjustable, making the range narrower and manageable by more singers. Must move well. Solos on “Fezziwig’s Annual Christmas Ball”, “Money Machine Montage.” Tenor: D#3 – B4

Mr. SmytheMale26-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Recently widowed and left with a young daughter, Grace. Respectable, but poor. Hopes Scrooge will be lenient and give him time to pay his debt. Solo on “Nothing to Do with Me.” Baritone: C3 – C4

Jacob MarleyMale45-65 y.o.All ethnicities

Scrooge’s former partner. Returns from the grave to warn Scrooge of the consequences of living the life of a miser. Solo on “Link by Link.” Tenor: D3 – Ab4

Ghost of Christmas Present/Sandwich Board ManMale20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Large, jovial man. Wears long cape and has a wreath on his head. A showman! Doubles as the Sandwich board Man. Soft shoe/tap dance. Solos on “Nothing to Do with Me”, “Abundance and Charity.” Tenor II/Baritone: D3 – F4

Young Scrooge at 18Male18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Saving his money and running from a life of poverty, Young Scrooge is still happy, sociable, and deeply in love with Emily. Still searching for a place to call home, but has found an accepting second family in his employers – the Fezziwigs. Some dancing skill required. Solo on “There’s a Place Called Home” (duet with Emily), “Money Machine Montage.” Tenor: D3 – G4

Ghost of Christmas Future/Blind Old HagFemale30-60 y.o.All ethnicities

In 1st street scene, she is a blind old hag who encounters Scrooge. Doubles as the Ghost of Christmas Future, and as such is a beautiful pantomime dancer, who is mute. Solos on “Nothing to Do with Me”, “Dancing on Your Grave” (Dance). Alto/Mezzo-Soprano: C4 – D5

Mrs. FezziwigFemale40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Cheerful wife of Mr. Fezziwig the banker. Happy to reach out and help her fellow man. Later becomes poor and cannot understand why Scrooge won’t help her husband who did so much for him. Must have strong soprano voice. “Fezziwig’s Annual Christmas Ball”, “Money Machine Montage.” Soprano: D4 – Ab5

Mrs. CratchitFemale26-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Wonderful wife to Bob and mother to Tiny Tim, hopeful and generous. Solos on “Christmas Together.” Alto/Mezzo-Soprano: G#3- D5

Sally AndersonFemale20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Wife of Scrooge’s nephew Fred. Tired of inviting “Uncle Scrooge” over for Christmas dinner each year. “Christmas Together.” Alto: C4 – C5

EmilyFemale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Young, lovely, goodhearted. Truly in love with young Ebenezer. Happy with the simple things in life – friends, family, and the joy that comes from loving someone and being loved in return. Solos on “There’s a Place Called Home” (duet with Ebenezer), “Money Machine Montage.” Soprano: D4 – F5

Ghost of Christmas Past/LamplighterBoth genders20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Could be played either as a young man, or a tender sweet young woman – a twinkly, joyful apparition, full of the Christmas spirit. Doubles as the Lamplighter in 1st street scene who encounters Scrooge. Must have beautiful singing voice. Solos on “Nothing to Do with Me”, “The Lights of Long Ago”, “Money Machine Montage.” Tenor or Soprano: Eb4 – G5

Mrs. MopsFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble. (Solo)

Scrooge’s MotherFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble. (Solo)

BeadleMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble. (Solo)

Old JoeMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble. (Solo)

GranniesFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

JudgeBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

Scrooge’s FatherMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

Mr. HawkinsMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

PoultererMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

BankersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

Street VendorsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

SailorsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

Lower Class LadiesBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

CharwomenFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

Rich WomenFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

GhostsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

Jailers Factory WorkersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

Party GoersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

MonksMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

ClerksBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

CreditorsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

Charity MenMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

UndertakersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

Abundance and Charity ElvesBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.