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"It’s a Wonderful Christmas Carol" Show Needs Kids

Woodstock, IL, United States
ID: 589977Exp: 9/14/2025
Description:

Seeking young performrers for "It’s a Wonderful Christmas Carol" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: In this imaginative blend of It’s a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Carol, we return to Bedford Falls, this time to visit the infamous Mr. Potter. When three spirits appear on Christmas Eve, this “warped, frustrated old man” must confront his past, present, and possible future. What follows is a moving, often humorous, and ultimately redemptive journey that explores whether anyone can truly change. Additional info: Callbacks: Thursday, September 18th (by invitation only) You may either prepare a 1 minute monologue, tell a story or read from your favorite book during your audition slot. Pictures will be taken before your audition, so headshots are not required. Photos will be used for casting purposes only and will not be shared beyond the production team. Directors ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your audition time in order to complete the audition form. Optional: If you would like to complete and print the audition form to bring to auditions it can be found in the attachment. If interested, please apply.

8 roles

HENRY POTTERMale12-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Teen Henry is a bit of a dreamer, with big hopes for his future. Not great with the women.

PETER BAILEYMale12-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Teen Peter Peter Bailey is more practical than his friend, Henry. Peter is the string to Henry’s kite.

WENDY PETITFemale12-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Wendy is a flower seller, a brash, intelligent young girl who has had a fairly rough upbringing but is only stronger for it.

YOUNG PETEY/YOUNG PETERMale8-9 y.o.All ethnicities

Young Petey is age 8, George Bailey’s oldest son. Looks up to his father and tries his best to emulate him. Young Peter is age 8, and is Katherine Bailey’s son. Shy and withdrawn, new to Bedford Falls, Young Peter soon flourishes, thanks in part to his friendship with Young Henry Potter.

TOMMY BAILEY/YOUNG HENRYMale5-8 y.o.All ethnicities

Tommy is George Bailey’s youngest son. He’s five, what else do you want me to say? Young Henry is age 8, Molly and John Potter’s son. He is kind hearted, friendly and outgoing, and takes his financial security as a given.

ZU ZU BAILEYFemale6-6 y.o.All ethnicities

George Bailey’s 3rd child, as sweet and innocent as the first day of spring.

JANIE BAILEYFemale9-10 y.o.All ethnicities

George Bailey’s daughter, a musical wunderkind.

ENSEMBLEBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities