AUDITION INFO
A Christmas Carol is the musical version of the classic Dickens Christmas story of Ebeneezer Scrooge, a miserly, greedy man who is transformed after being visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve who force him to reevaluate his life and embrace the true values of Christmas.
CHILDREN AUDITIONS AUGUST 22
11-2pm (movement combination to begin)
All will sing from the show
GIRLS – #4, “Nothing to do with Me” bars 296-312
BOYS – #7C “Factory/Home” bars 39-56
ADULT AUDITIONS AUGUST 24
6-7pm dance
7-10pm sing
10-11pm callbacks
FEMALES: prepare song #9, “A Place Called Home” bars 57-79 (sing Scrooge until Emily line begins)
MALES: prepare song #6, “Link by Link” bars 21-34
ALL CAST WILL HAVE A ROLE
ALL REQUIRED TO DANCE/MOVE
ALL EXCEPT SCROOGE DOUBLE IN ENSEMBLE
ALL WILL SING FROM THE SHOW
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Tiny Tim/Scrooge at 8
(MALE CHILD)
Mr. and Mrs. Cratchit’s youngest son. He is crippled and sick, but is the definition of loving Christmas spirit. He constantly reminds his family that as long as they all have each other, they will be happy. (Range: A3 – E5 )
Jonathan/Scrooge at 12/Ignorance
(MALE CHILD)
Fiesty street urchin much like the Artful Dodger from Oliver!
Grace/Young Fan (Scrooge’s sister)/Want
(FEMALE CHILD)
Daughter of Mr. Smythe and Scrooge’s kind, sickly sister
Martha/Older Fan
(FEMALE CHILD)
Martha Cratchit is much like her mother in her dislike of Scrooge and as Fan, she is Scrooge’s loving and sickly sister
Christmas Past/Ensemble
MALE or FEMALE
An ever cheerful, sprightly ghost who comes back with the history book of Scrooge’s past to show him the events that led to his current state. Actor doubles as Lamplighter. (Range: A3 – G5)
Ebeneezer Scrooge
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. (Range: A3 – G5 )
Cratchit/Ensemble
A father and husband who cares deeply for his family, particularly his youngest son. He works hard to provide for them but is mistreated by his employer, Scrooge.
(Range: A3 – E5)
Fred/Ensemble
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. (Range: A3 – F5)
Christmas Present
A jovial, larger-than-life ghost who comes back to show Scrooge all the joy, love, and celebration he his missing out on while those around him celebrate Christmas. Actor doubles as Sandwichboard Man. (Range: A3 – G5)
Marley/Ensemble
Scrooge’s former business partner who, before his death, was exactly like Scrooge. Comes back as a ghost in chains to warn Scrooge of how his life decisions will bind him in the afterlife. (Range: A3 – A5 )
Fezziwig/Ensemble
A jolly man who used to throw a huge Christmas party every year for the community. He was Scrooge’s first boss and after teaching him all he knew, he became deeply disappointed in the man Scrooge became. (Range: A3 – B5 )
Smythe/Ensemble
Appears in opening and closing sequence with his daughter Grace appealing to Scrooge for an extension on a loan payment because his wife has just died and requires a proper burial.
Trio member #1/Ensemble
Part of the charity trio caroling for Scrooge requesting donations for the poor
Trio Member #2/Ensemble
Part of the charity trio caroling for Scrooge requesting donations for the poor
Trio Member #3/Young Scrooge/Ensemble
Part of the charity trio caroling for Scrooge requesting donations for the poor/Young Scrooge as he begins his business with Marley leading him down the path of greed
Mrs. Cratchit/Ensemble
Tiny Tim’s mother and Mr. Cratchit’s wife. She is a loving mother who tries to provide the best or her children with what she’s got. (Range: A3 – E5 )
Christmas Future/Ensemble
The Ghost of Christmas Future is strong and silent, though she does have solo lines in the ensemble roles, as she shows Scrooge what will happen to him and those around him if he continue down the path he is currently treading. (Range: A3 – G5)
Mrs. Fezziwig/Ensemble
The consummate hostess and Mr. Fezziwig’s wife, she loved to help throw the Christmas party every year. She is prideful. (Range: A3 – A5)
Mrs. Mops/Ensemble
Scrooge’s disgruntled overworked and underpaid maid who attempts to sell his belongings during the Christmas future vision
Emily (Scrooge’s Fiance)/Ensemble
Scrooge’s fiancé from when they were young. She is a beautiful girl, not impressed or in need of money. (Range: A3 – B5)
Sally (Fred’s wife)/Ensemble
Sally is Fred’s wife who doesn’t comprehend why Fred continues to invite Scrooge to the holiday family gatherings.
Beggar/Mother/Ensemble
Scrooge’s mother who must forge on alone once his father is sent to prison
FIRST REHEARSAL
Sept. 21, 6-9PM
Sun-Thurs 6-9pm, focusing on music the first week
IMPORTANT DATES
Nov. 6 crew watch
Nov. 7 tech begins
Nov. 11 1:00PM wednesday matinee
Nov. 12 7:30PM opening night
Nov. 13 7:30PM performance
Nov. 14 7:30PM performance
Nov. 15 2:30PM closing matinee/strike