Young Talent for "Defining Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Story"
Auditions for "Defining Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Story". Looking for kids and teens ages 7-18. See the breakdown below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: "Defining Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Story", an original adaptation with live musicians and original songs. Be the first to bring these characters to life in this brand-new version of a timeless classic! Additional info: What to prepare: MUST bring headshot (absolutely does not need to be professional, just need your face), resume, and conflicts. A short monologue, poem, story, or a few jokes (under 2 minutes). An a cappella Christmas song. (Music will be included in the production, but if you prefer not to sing, exceptions can be made.) Rehearsals: Begin October 14 Mondays–Thursdays, 6:00–9:00 PM Some Saturdays, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Tech Week (final week before opening): all cast members must stay until the end of rehearsal (approx. 10:00 PM or later). Break for Thanksgiving. Performance dates: December 5–7 and 12–14 Two performances on December 6 and 13 If you are interested, please apply.
56 roles
Multiple characters (these include speaking roles)
The author.
Narrator and Scrooge’s lost love.*
A cold-hearted, miserly old man who undergoes a transformation.*
Scrooge’s kind, underpaid clerk and loving father.*
Scrooge’s cheerful, warm-hearted nephew*
Scrooge’s deceased business partner
A spirit who shows Scrooge memories from his earlier life
A jovial spirit who reveals the current Christmas
A silent, grim spirit who shows Scrooge his potential future.
Young Scrooge, lonely and isolated at boarding school.
Scrooge’s loving sister who comes to bring him home
Scrooge’s strict, distant father*
The head of Scrooge’s boarding school.
Scrooge’s joyful former employer who valued people over profit.*
Fezziwig’s equally cheerful wife.*
A fellow apprentice who marries Belle.
Musician at the Fezziwigs' Christmas party.
Young Belle, Scrooge’s former fiancée*
Partygoers at the Fezziwig ball.*
Partygoers at the Fezziwig ball.*
School friend of Scrooge
School friend of Scrooge, brother of Valentine
School friend of Scrooge
Children playing outside, symbolic of youth and joy.
Meets Scrooge on the street.
Meets Scrooge on the street.
Meets Scrooge on the street.
Meets Scrooge on the street.
Child that emerges from Present’s robe
Child that emerges from Present’s robe.
Come to Scrooge looking for money
Arguing children.
Mother to the Angry Boy and Gir
People discussing Scrooge’s death and wealth.
A rag-and-bone man who buys stolen goods from the dead Scrooge’s home.
Steals from Scrooge’s corpse and sells to Old Joe
One of the thieves, she steals and sells Scrooge’s bed linens.
Another thief who takes Scrooge’s belongings after his death
A guest at Fred’s party, often portrayed as flirtatious and funny.*
Married to Fred*
Emma’s Sister*
Emma’s 2nd Sister*
Emma’s Third Sister who Topper fancies*
Servant in Fred’s home
Bob’s loving, strong-willed wife.*
The eldest Cratchit child, works outside the home.*
A cheerful Cratchit daughter at home.*
The eldest Cratchit boy, hopeful and helpful.*
A younger Cratchit boy*
A younger daughter.*
Youngest daughter*
The youngest, disabled son known for his optimism*
A woman relieved by Scrooge’s death, due to debt he held over her family
Rejoices with Caroline at the news of Scrooge’s death.
Belle and dick’s daughter.