Seeking Performers for "A Sherlock Carol" Show
The company is holding auditions for "A Sherlock Carol" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: This holiday tale masterfully weaves two classics, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and a famous Arthur Conan Doyle story featuring all the favorite characters of Scrooge, Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson and Tiny Tim Rate: Non-Equity/Non-Union. Range: $125 - $200 stipend paid at the end of the run. Additional info: Please prepare a 1-1.5 minute monologue (please do NOT use a monologue from the show). Roles will require a British accent and you may be asked to briefly demonstrate your ability to speak in a British accent (of your choosing) during the audition. Please bring your calendar with any conflicts from August 25th - December 14th. Please apply if interested.
6 roles
The World’s Foremost Consulting Detective, in decline
Formerly a miser, one Christmas, Scrooge transformed into as good a man as the good old city ever knew.
Dr. Timothy Cratchit - Tiny Tim, all grown up. Now, a doctor at St. Bernard's Hospital for Children. He speaks with a more refined accent than his sister. Mr. Topper- The manager of the Cosmopolitan Hotel. A bit older, a bit pompous. Easily irritated. Supposedly a friend of Fred, Scrooge's nephew. Ralph Fezziwig- A nervous, wiry young man. The black sheep of a proud family. Engaged to Fannie. Constable Hopkins- A seemingly upstanding member of Scotland Yard.
Emma Wiggins - A good spirited and brave 13-year-old, she is a former Baker Street Irregular. Fan Gardner - Scrooge's granddaughter. A refined young woman, she works backstage at the theatre in the Cosmopolitan Hotel. Engaged to Ralph Fezziwig. Inspector Lestrade - Blustery, easily confounded member of Scotland Yard. He has grudging respect for Holmes. Mrs. Windigate - A Scottish tavern keeper and member of the Goose Club. Giggly, a whirlwind.
Dr. Watson- Sherlock Holmes' best and most loyal friend. The Boswell to Holmes' Johnson. Mrs. Dilber- Mr. Scrooge's housekeeper of over 30 years. An emotional creature with a connection to the spiritual realm. Henry Burke - An Irish candle maker, an old friend of Mr. Scrooge. Old Joe Brackenridge - The owner of Old Joe's in Covent Garden. Gruff, a born salesman.
Caroler - A cheerful person in the street. Woman in Restaurant - A London lady. The Countess of Morcar - American. An old love of Holmes' who also goes by another name, Irene Adler. Martha Cratchit - Tough and a bit lower class than her brother. Mary Morstan - Watson's elegant and brave wife. Abigail Fezziwig - Runs a business fattening geese for market.
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