Edit 4/24/19: This audition has been moved from Chapman Theatre to the Purple Masque.
In following the professional standard of the Actors Equity Association, the May 6th audition will be an EPA or Equity Principal Audition at 6:30pm in the Purple Masque for all to dance followed by singing at 7pm-9:30pm. Expect to be present for the entire process. Every actor in the show dances or moves. We will only be seeking the roles of:
Scrooge, Cratchit, Christmas Past, Christmas Present, Mrs. Cratchit, Fezziwig and Mrs. Fezziwig with the possibility of Emily and Fred.
It is a cast of 19 so on the first day of fall classes there will be an ECC or Equity Chorus Call. Everyone cast in the show has a role or feature along with their ensemble duties. If not cast in this first round, you are certainly encouraged to attend the ECC in fall.
Below is a breakdown of the cast. Please contact me, Jerry Jay Cranford at jjcranford@ksu.edu should you have any further questions.
CHRISTMAS CAROL CAST BREAKDOWN AND AUDITION INFO
Rehearsals begin September 15 (Sun-Thurs) with tech Nov 2-3 and performances Nov 7-10 in McCain Theatre. ALL ROLES REQUIRE SINGING AND DANCING (strong movement) as EVERYONE performs in the ensemble and EVERYONE has a feature.
10 Male, 8 Female, 1 M/F
MALE or FEMALE
Christmas Past/Ensemble
MALE
Scrooge
Cratchit /Ensemble
Fred/Ensemble
Christmas Present/Ensemble
Marley/Ensemble
Fezziwig/Ensemble
Smythe/Ensemble
Trio/Ensemble
Trio/Ensemble
Trio/Ensemble
FEMALE
Mrs. Cratchit/Ensemble
Christmas Future/Ensemble
Mrs. Fezziwig/Ensemble
Mrs. Mops /Ensemble
Emily (Scrooge’s Fiance)/Ensemble
Sally (Fred’s wife)/Ensemble
Mrs. Scrooge/Ensemble
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
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.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mr. Cratchit
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.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mrs. Cratchit
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.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Fred
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.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Ghost Of 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.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Ghost Of Christmas Past
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.
Gender: Male OR Female
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Blind Old Hag / Ghost of Christmas Future
A beautiful, and terrifying wrath, 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.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Marley
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.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Emily
Scrooge’s fiancé from when they were young. She is a beautiful girl, not impressed or in need of money.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mrs. Fezziwig
The consummate hostess and Mr. Fezziwig’s wife, she loved to help throw the Christmas party every year. She is prideful.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mr. Fezziwig
A portly, 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.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Scrooge’s Mother (Mrs. Scrooge)
Warm, loving and briefly sings as her husband is taken from the family by corrupt bankruptcy laws
Gender: Female
Vocal range: Mezzo
Please contact me, Jerry Jay at jjcranford@ksu.edu should you have any further questions.