SHOW DATES: December 5th - 7th & 12th - 14th
Auditions: September 6th & 7th
1PM Hyde Park Opera House
In Ken Jones's adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic tale, A Christmas Carol, a group of actors portray all the characters of this Christmas tradition. The ensemble provides the songs and sounds as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is confronted by the Spirits of Past, Present and Future. This unique telling can play to an audience in an intimate or large setting using nothing but costumes and a few props. This remarkable adaptation is perfect for schools and community theatres, and running at just an hour, it is the perfect version for family audiences.
Audition Details:
Everyone who auditions should come prepared (at least mentally) to sing a carol together with the other actors who are auditioning. Also, please note that you will be asked to perform "sound effects". ie: wind howling, spirits moaning, etc, also as a group.
There is also the opportunity to sing a solo. The balladeer sings “O Holy Night” and Scrooge’s nephew and niece each sing Good King Wenceslas”. PLEASE INDICATE during auditions if you would like to sing one of the solos!
Cast of Characters:
We are calling this “storybook theatre”
Any performer, regardless of age or gender may be cast in any of the roles
All of the performers will assist in the minimal costume changes and will provide the sound effects.
This is a true ensemble piece!
#1: Scrooge
#2: Bob Crachit & Marley
#3: Nephew (Fred) and Christmas Yet to Come
#4: Gentleman 1 and Christmas Present
#5: Gentleman 2, Fezziwig and Mr. Haversham
#6: Mrs. Cratchit
#7: Niece and Christmas Past
#8: Young Scrooge, Joe, Thomas
#9: Peter Cratchit and Boy in the Street
#10: Fan and Martha Cratchit
#11: Tiny Tim and Boy Scrooge
#12: Belinda and Belle’s Daughter
#13: Dick Wilkins, Belle’s Husband and Balladeer
#14: Woman 1, Belle and Polly
#15: Woman 2, Mrs. Fezziwig and Mrs. Haversham
Production Team
Director:
Kris Johnson
Assistant Director:
Cindy Stoudt
Producer:
Matt Knapp
Notes about Auditions:
Attend either day
Please bring your calendar with you to note scheduling conflicts!
No appointment necessary
No need to bring prepared material; readings from the script will be used.
Audition sides:
Side 1: Scrooge, Actors 1-10
Side 2: Scrooge and Marley
Side 3: Peter, Mrs. Cratchit, Martha, Bob, Actor 3, Martha, Scrooge, Ghost of Christmas present, Tiny Tim
Side 4: Mr. and Mrs. Haversham
Side 5: Scrooge, Boy
Side 6: Bob and Mrs. Cratchit