AUDITIONS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2023)

TITLE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2023)

AUTHOR: Charles Dickens, adapted by Philip Brickey

DIRECTOR: Philip Brickey

RUN:  December 9th – 23rd, 2023

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Wednesday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.

This is a volunteer community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay. 

AUDITION DATES:

Open Call:

Dates: Tuesday, October 17th and Wednesday, October 18th, 2023.

(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)

Times: 7pm – 9pm

Location: Long Beach Playhouse  

Callbacks: By Invitation Only.

Date: Thursday, October 19th, 2023

Times: 7pm – 10pm

REHEARSALS:

First Read-Through: Saturday, October 21st from 12pm- 4pm

Regular Rehearsal: Starting on Monday, Oct. 23rd:

Mon-Thurs.: 7pm – 10pm

Sat.: 9am – 12pm

No Rehearsal on Nov 22nd and Thanksgiving.

Open to working with conflicts except for tech dates and performances.

(See Beginning Rehearsal Schedule BELOW for Specific Dates and Times.)

Location: Long Beach Playhouse

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bring headshot, resume, and calendar of conflicts. 

Audition will consist of cold readings from the script. 

Sides will be provided at auditions. 

British accents required for all roles.

Non-traditional casting welcome: open to all races, genders, and ages.

SHORT SYNOPSIS:  

An adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas novella. A Christmas Carol is the tale of a miserable and miserly man, Ebenezer Scrooge, learning to value people over riches with the help of spirits. This story takes a critical look at the responsibilities of those with wealth to those in need.

CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

NOTE: All roles require a British Accent. Non-traditional casting welcome: open to all races, genders, and ages.

EBENEZER SCROOGE (M, to play 50+) A cold-hearted miser, whose fear of the world has manifested in a hatred for Christmas. (Role requires a British Accent.)

BOB CRATCHIT (M, 35-50) An optimistic, mild-mannered man who loves his family. (Role requires a British Accent.)

GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST (F or M, to play 18-20) A strange, otherworldly spirit who shows Scrooge his past. Singing voice is a bonus. Will also play Jeeves, a Caroler, and Martha Cratchit. (Role requires a British Accent.)

GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT (M or F, all ages 20+ considered) Anexuberant spirit who is the embodiment of Christmas Day. Singing voice is a bonus. Will also play Thomas, a Caroler, and Mr. Fezziwig. (Role requires a British Accent.)

JACOB MARLEY (M, to play 50 +) The ghost of Ebenezer Scrooge’s dead business partner. Will also play a Narrator, Old Joe, and the Poulterer. (Role requires a British Accent.)

FRED HOLLOWELL (M, 18-30) Scrooge’s nephew and a joyful young man filled with Christmas cheer. Will also play Young Ebenezer and Broker 2. (Role requires a British Accent.)

BELLE (F, 18-30) A young woman with fierce convictions and the lost love of Ebenezer. Will also play Caroline, Catherine, and Broker 1. (Role requires a British Accent.)

MRS. CRATCHIT (F, 35-50) A strong headed matriarch of her family. She is kind-hearted but not afraid to speak her truth. Will also play Mrs. Fezziwig, a Narrator, and Mrs. Oliver. (Role requires a British Accent.)

JANET HOLLOWELL (F, 18-30) Fred’s outgoing and playful wife.  Singing voice is a bonus. Will also play a Narrator, a Caroler, a party goer and Mrs. Dilber. (Role requires a British Accent.)

PETER CRATCHIT (M, 13-17) Eldest son of the Cratchits. Singing required. Will also play Ignorance, and Boy. (Role requires a British Accent.)

BELINDA CRATCHIT (F, 7-13) Youngest daughter of the Cratchits. Will also play a Street child, Fan, Belle’s daughter, and Want. (Role requires a British Accent.)

TINY TIM (M, 7-10) A kind-hearted, sickly boy who loves Christmas. Singing voice is a bonus. Will also play School-age Scrooge. (Role requires a British Accent.)

DICK WILKINS (M, 18-30) Ebenezer’s best friend when he was younger.  Singing voice is a bonus. Will also play David, a Caroler, and a Narrator. (Role requires a British Accent.)

ARTHUR (M, 18-30) a friend of Janet and Fred.  Will also play Howell, Belle’s husband, and a Narrator. (Role requires a British Accent.)

BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: