Singing Opportunities in "A Christmas Carol" Production
Looking to cast actors for "A Christmas Carol" musical. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Broadway heavy hitters, Alan Menken (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors) and Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime, Seussical, Once on This Island), breathe fantastic new life into the classic tale of A Christmas Carol. Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated “Bah! Humbug!” Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving, but he’s forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present and Future. Rate: Actors will be paid a stipend of $200 at the end of the run of performances, with a $25 bump in pay for understudies/swings when going on for a performance. Additional info: Callbacks: September 13th from 11a-5p What To Prepare: 45 - 90 seconds of a Menken/Ashman or Ahrens/Flaherty song. Rehearsals/Important Dates – Rehearsals Start – September 23rd Mon/Tues/Thurs from 6:30p-10p First Saturday – November 22nd from 9a-5p STRONG POTENTIAL TO SHIFT – Q2Q Saturday – November 29th from 9a-5p Tech Week – December 1st – 4th from 6p-10p Performances – December 5th – 24th See the attachment for details. If interested, please apply.
29 roles
A man who lost his father to creditors as a child and has grown up heeding his father’s advice to save his money above all else. Until he realizes how terrible he’s become, he is a grumpy, unsympathetic man and has no time for anyone or anything. Vocal range top: G5 – Vocal range bottom: A3
A tormented and lugubrious ghost who, before his death, was Scrooge’s long-time partner in business. He returns to give Scrooge a chance to avoid the fate he secured for himself. Vocal range top: A5 – Vocal range bottom: A3
An ever cheerful, sprightly ghost who visits Scrooge to show him the events that led to his current state. Vocal range top: G5 – Vocal range bottom: A3
A hardworking young professional who seems to be going places. Surrounded by others who come from money, he can not shake the feeling that he must prove his worth.
A striking and gregarious young man for whom money and affection have always come easy. He is perfectly suited to a partnership with Scrooge until his untimely death.
Scrooge’s fiancé from when they were young. She is a charming young woman who comes from a wealthy family and as such is not impressed or in need of money.
A jolly and charitable man who throws a huge Christmas party every year for the community. He is Scrooge’s first boss and after teaching him all he knows, he becomes deeply disappointed in the man Scrooge will become. Vocal range top: B5 – Vocal range bottom: A3
A consummate and prideful hostess, Mr. Fezziwig’s wife revels in throwing the Christmas party every year. Vocal range top: A5 – Vocal range bottom: A3
A jovial, larger-than-life spirit who comes to show Scrooge all the joy, love, and celebration he is missing out on. Vocal range top: G5 – Vocal range bottom: A3
A father and husband who cares deeply for his family, particularly his youngest son. Though he is a hard worker, he can not hope to meet Scrooge’s unreasonable expectations. Vocal range top: E5 – Vocal range bottom: A3
Tiny Tim’s mother and Mr. Cratchit’s wife. She is a loving mother who tries to provide the best for her children with what she’s got. Vocal range top: E5 – Vocal range bottom: A3
Scrooge’s nephew and only living relative. He is a pleasant young man who believes in the good a joyful Christmas spirit can make in the world and longs for a connection with his mother’s family. Vocal range top: F5 – Vocal range bottom: A3
A staunch woman and Fred’s wife. She does not believe reconciliation with Scrooge is possible, but supports Fred’s efforts to do so. Vocal range top: B5 – Vocal range bottom: A3
An inevitable and terrifying wraith, the Ghost of Christmas Future is strong and silent as she shows Scrooge what will happen to him and those around him if he continues down the path he is currently treading.
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Mr. and Mrs. Cratchit’s oldest daughter. She does not see her family regularly as she must work in a factory to help support them, but always tries to make it home for Christmas.
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