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Kid Actors Needed for "A Christmas Carol"

Long Beach, CA, United States
ID: 574714Exp: 10/16/2024
Description:

Seeking ages 7-17 years old for "A Christmas Carol" Show. Please see the details below. About the project: An adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas novella, A Christmas Carol is the famous tale of a miserly old man named Ebenezer Scrooge. Over the course of the story, he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, who give him a new perspective on his life. Rate: This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay. Additional info: AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Bring a headshot, resume, and calendar of conflicts. The audition will consist of cold readings from the script. Sides will be provided at auditions. You may be asked to sing your favorite Christmas Carol. Be prepared to sing a cappella or bring your own track. British accents are required for all roles. Callbacks: By Invitation Only. Date: Thursday, October. 17 Times: 7 pm - 10 pm REHEARSALS: First Read-Through: Saturday, Oct. 19, noon - 4 pm First Rehearsal: Starts Monday, Oct. 21. Regular Rehearsal: Mondays - Thursdays, 7 pm - 10 pm, Saturdays 1 pm - 4 pm. NO REHEARSAL ON Halloween & Thanksgiving BUT will rehearse the Wednesday before those days on 10/30 and 11/27 (Please see the beginning rehearsal schedule for specific dates and times.) Flexible to work around some minor conflicts except for tech dates and performances. RUN: Dec. 7 - Dec. 22, 2024. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm. Special performances on Wednesday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events. If interested, please apply.

3 roles

PETER CRATCHITMale13-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Eldest son of the Cratchits. Singing required. Will also play Ignorance and Boy.

BELINDA CRATCHITFemale7-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Youngest daughter of the Cratchits. Will also play a Street child, Fan, Belle’s daughter, and Want.

TINY TIMMale7-10 y.o.All ethnicities

A kind-hearted, sickly boy who loves Christmas. Singing is a bonus. Will also play School-age Scrooge.