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A CHRISTMAS CAROL Auditions

A CHRISTMAS CAROL adapted by Miller Susen and Daniel Kunkel

Directed by Daniel Kunkel and Mandy Shuker

Play Description: 

The classic haunting Christmas story. 

On a cold and lonely Christmas Eve, the miser Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three spirits, revealing his Christmas past, present, and yet to be. Together they journey through Scrooge’s life and discover the true meaning of Christmas.

Incorporating music, puppets, and dance, this adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL explores both the comfort and constraints of tradition: why we return to familiar stories, what they preserve for us, and what can happen when we examine them anew. Through the lens of Dickens’ enduring tale, we reflect on social inequality, the difficulty of redemption, and how our deepest regrets can haunt the rest of our lives.

Auditions: 

Sunday, September 27, 1-4pm

Monday September 28, 7-10pm

Callbacks: 

October 2, 6-10pm

Rehearsals:
Sundays 5-10pm, Monday-Wednesday 7-10pm, with the option to add rehearsals Thursdays 7-10pm.

Rehearsals begin October 11th and run through December 3rd. Tech week runs December 6th,  12pm-10pm, and December 7th-9th from 6-10pm.

Performances:  

December 10 (preview), December 11 at 7:30pm, December 12 at 2 and 7:30pm, December 13 at 2pm.

December 16 at 7:30pm, December 17 at 7:30pm, December 18 at 7:30pm, December 19 at 2 and 7:30pm, December 20 at 20pm

To Audition: 

Auditions will be held in groups in the following time slots: 

• Sunday, September 27, 1-2:30pm
• Sunday, September 27, 2:30-4pm

• Monday, September 28, 7-8:30pm
• Monday, September 28, 8:30-10pm

Please email [email protected] to request an audition slot.

What to Prepare: 

For your audition, please prepare a short piece of text centered on storytelling and/or embodying multiple characterizations / personas, and come ready to move, improvise, read, and sing some carols!

If you play an instrument and can bring it, please do. If you can sing and would like to prepare a short (30 seconds-1 minute) piece of music, please do. No accompaniment will be provided.

In each time slot, we’ll meet each other, warm up, work on movement as an ensemble before letting everyone individually perform their monologue and song. 

Accessibility:
All roles are open to performers of any race, ethnicity, gender identity, or ability. Actors 13 years and older will be considered for all roles. All gender identities are welcome and encouraged. If you wish to be considered only for characters of a certain gender, please let us know on your audition form. 

We welcome actors of all abilities and are happy to make accommodations for those with mobility or physical access needs. If you require specific support to fully participate in auditions, please let us know in advance so we can make appropriate arrangements.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are unavailable on the audition dates listed, please let us know. We will consider accepting video auditions under certain circumstances. Callbacks need to be in person.

A conflict calendar will be sent to you when you confirm your audition slot. Please bring a list of any conflicts you would have for the above rehearsal dates. 

Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance and/or would like access to view the script.

Role Descriptions:

Ebenezer Scrooge – A grumpy man, bereft of the Christmas spirit

Bob Cratchit – Scrooge’s employee

Fred – Scrooge’s nephew, son of Fan

Fan – Scrooge’s sister, now dead

Fezziwig – Scrooge’s first boss

Belle – Mr. Fezzwig’s daughter and Scrooge’s first love

Marley – Scrooge’s old partner, now dead

The Ghost of Christmas Past – The spirit of Christmas past

The Ghost of Christmas Present – The spirit of Christmas present

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come – The spirit of Christmas future

Most cast members will play multiple parts. Some actors will have named roles; others will serve as movement ensemble, focusing on crowd scenes, pieces of movement/dance, and puppets.

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