Singing Audition for "A Christmas Carol" Play
Seeking singers, actors, dancers for "A Christmas Carol" Musical. Please refer to the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: WHAT: Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL is a spectacular musical extravaganza, which tells the tale of miser Ebeneezer Scrooge. Hoping to change his destiny and save his soul, this brilliant musical follows Scrooge through a series of strange and magical journeys, as he is visited by ghosts of Christmases past, present and future, leading him to ultimately discover the true spirit of the holiday season. Thanks to the marvelously told story and beautiful score, this beloved story has found a special place in our hearts, generation after generation. Featuring music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. This is a fun, charming, family-friendly musical that will bring audiences together to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season! Additional info: WHAT TO PREPARE/BRING: The audition will start with a short dance combination. Everyone in the group will participate, so please arrive on time for your audition session. Be prepared to sing a musical theater song of your choice (32 bars in length is good) or an up-tempo Christmas carol, for a vocal audition. You may sing with a backing track, or without one! You may be asked to read an excerpt from the script (provided) or sing a short selection from the score (provided.) Please bring a current headshot and performance resume (if you have one, not required,) along with any conflicts, vacations etc. between the dates of October 1- November 29. REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will begin at the end of September/start of October. Rehearsal days will depend on the availability of the cast andare generally held on 2-3 weekdays between 6:00pm-9:00pm. There will be weekend rehearsals, either on Saturday or Sunday depending on cast availability. Not all cast members will be needed at all rehearsals. Elementary school-aged children will be dismissed by 8:30pm (or sooner) up until TECH WEEK. Directors are hoping to hold rehearsals Mondays/Tues/Thurs/Saturdays. Again: Not all cast members will be needed at all rehearsals. A detailed schedule will be created once cast. TECH SUNDAY is Nov. 30th 12pm – 8pm and will be mandatory for all cast and crew members. TECH WEEK CONTINUES 12/1-12/3 6:00pm – when directors finish. PERFORMANCES: (12 performances total, over 3 weekends) Shows run: December 4-21, 2025, with shows Thurs, Fri, Sat at 7:30pm and Sun at 2:00pm If interested, please apply.
23 roles
Saving his money and running from a life of poverty,
Is still happy and sociable and deeply in love with EMILY. He is still searching for a place to call home, but has found a second family in the Fezziwigs. (D3 - D4 Tenor)
Returned from the grave to warn SCROOGE of the consequences of living the life of a miser. Strong actor/singer needed. (D3 - Ab4 Baritenor)
A twinkly, spritely apparition, full of the Christmas spirit. (Eb4 - G5 Soprano)
Movement-based role with some singing (C4 - D5 Alto)
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. (G#2 - E4 Baritenor)
The young son of BOB CRATCHIT. Weak and crippled, but full of true goodness and hope. More than anyone, TINY TIME embodies the Christmas Spirit. Bb3 - D4 Boy Soprano
A portly, jolly man. A kind-hearted bank-owner who helps Ebenezer Scrooge get his start. Later, must ask Scrooge for help and is turned away. (D#3 - B4 Tenor)
The cheerful wife of MR. FEZZIWIG the banker. Happy to reach out and help her fellow man. Later, can't understand why Scrooge won'thelp. (D4 - Ab5 Soprano)
Young, lovely, and 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. (D4 - F Soprano)
Warm and compassionate, SCROOGE'S nephew, feels sorry for the old man, yet still obligated to him, being family. (C3 - D4 Baritenor)
The young daughter of MR. SMYTHE. Accompanies her father to ask Scrooge for leniency following her mother's death. Small feature. (Db4 - Db5 Soprano)
Recently widowed and left with a young daughter, GRACE. Hopes Scrooge will be lenient and give him time to pay his debt. (C3 - C4 Baritone)
A wonderful wife and mother, hopeful and generous. (G#3 - D5 Alto)
A rag picker who scavenges off the dead. (F3- E4 Baritone)
The wife of SCROOGE'S nephew FRED. Tired of having "UNCLE SCROOGE" over for Christmas dinner each year. (C4 - C5 Alto)
ENSEMBLE
ENSEMBLE
ENSEMBLE
ENSEMBLE
ENSEMBLE
ENSEMBLE
ENSEMBLE
RELATED CASTING CALLS
