Child Auditions for Musical Production "A Christmas Carol"
Child auditions for musical production “A Christmas Carol.” Details are provided below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: CALLBACKS (by Directors Invitation Only): September 23rd, 2025 @ 5:30PM-10:00PM CAST MEETING & READ THRU: September 27th, 2025 @ 10:00AM-2:00PM PERFORMANCES: November 28, 29, December 2, 3, 4 @ 7:30pm November 29, 30, December 6, 7 @ 2:00pm School Day Shows: Friday, December 5th @ 9:00am & 11:00am How to prepare: Bring a physical copy of your headshot and resume to the audition. Bring a list of potential rehearsal conflicts (Note: conflicts during tech week and performances will NOT be permitted). Be prepared to sing no longer than 1 minute of your audition song. Songs from “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” by Alan Menken are acceptable! Songs from a musical similar in style to “Christmas Carol” are reccomended. Bring background track for your audition song on a personal Bluetooth ready mobile device (phone or tablet). NO LEAD VOCALS ON TRACK and NO SHEET MUSIC. There will be NO pianist available! Be ready to learn a short dance combo. Wear comfortable clothes and appropriate dance wear. Wear/bring dance shoes. NO FLIP FLOPS/OPEN TOED SHOES! Be prepared to cold read from the libretto if asked. If you are interested please apply.
31 roles
An old man whose great wealth has turned his heart to stone. His redemption and reformation are the center of the show. Good actor. Baritone (A3-G5).
Returned from the grave to warn SCROOGE of the consequences of living the life of a miser. YOUNG EBENEZER’S business partner. Bari-tenor (A3-A5).
A spritely apparition, full of the Christmas spirit. Males/Females will be considered for this role. Irish brogue/accent preferred. Must move well! Ability to dance desired. Soprano/Tenor (A3-G5).
Jovial, gregarious, larger-than-life personality, and archetype of the Christmas spirit. Males/Females will be considered for this role. Cockney accent preferred. Must move well! Alto/Baritone (A3-G5).
Mysterious, powerful. Must move well! Alto (A3-G5).
Collectors of funds for the poor. Harmonized group – Trio or quartet.
SCROOGE’S hardworking clerk, full of heart and kindness. Bari-tenor (A3-E5).
Exemplary wife and mother, hopeful and generous. Alto (A3-E5).
The youngest son of BOB CRATCHIT. Weak, small in stature, and crippled, but full of true goodness and hope. Boy soprano (A3-E5)
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. 20-30 years old. Bari-tenor (A3-E5).
FRED ANDERSON’S wife. Alto (A3-E5).
The feisty housekeeper for the grouchy MR. SCROOGE.
Saving his money and running from a life of poverty, he is still cheerful and sociable, and deeply in love with EMILY. Tenor (Bb1-B3).
YOUNG EBENEZER’S sweetheart; lovely, and good-hearted. Soprano (A3-E5).
Jovial, kind-hearted bank owner who helps YOUNG EBENEZER get his start. Dance ability desired but not required. Tenor (A3-B5).
MR. FEZZIWIG’S wife. A little dotty but loving and doting. Dance ability desired but not required. Soprano (A3-A5).
A poor orphan who works all day in a shoe factory. Boy tenor (F2-B3).
Sweet, young sister of SCROOGE AT 12. (A4-E5).
Recently widowed, and left with a young daughter, GRACE. Baritone.
MR. SMYTHE’S young daughter. Girl soprano (Db3-F#4).
A rag picker who scavenges off the dead. Bass/Baritone.
Seeking energetic children who sing well, take direction, and love to be on stage! Please note that if your child age 13 or under is cast, an adult family member (18+) is asked to supervise at least 2 performances/tech rehearsals.
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