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"A Christmas Carol" Show Needs Boys and Girls

Norwich, CT, United States
ID: 591071Exp: 9/20/2025
Description:

Seeking ages six and up for "A Christmas Carol" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL is a spectacular musical extravaganza, which tells the tale of miser Ebeneezer Scrooge. Hoping to change his destiny and save his soul, this brilliant musical follows Scrooge through a series of strange and magical journeys, as he is visited by ghosts of Christmases past, present and future, leading him to ultimately discover the true spirit of the holiday season. Thanks to the marvelously told story and beautiful score, this beloved story has found a special place in our hearts, generation after generation. Featuring music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. This is a fun, charming, family-friendly musical that will bring audiences together to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season! Additional info: Will start each audition session with a short dance combination. Everyone in the group will participate, so please arrive on time for your audition session. For a vocal audition, be prepared to sing a musical theater song of your choice (32 bars in length is good) or an up-tempo Christmas carol. You may sing with a backing track or without one! You may be asked to read an excerpt from the script (provided) or sing a short selection from the score (provided). Please bring a current headshot and performance resume (if you have one, not required) along with any conflicts, vacations, etc. between the dates of October 1 and November 29. REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will begin at the end of September or/start of October. Rehearsal days will depend on the availability of the cast andare generally held on 2-3 weekdays between 6:00pm-9:00pm. There will be weekend rehearsals, either on Saturday or Sunday depending on cast availability. Not all cast members will be needed at all rehearsals. Elementary school-aged children will be dismissed by 8:30 pm (or sooner) up until TECH WEEK. We are hoping to hold rehearsals on Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays/Saturdays. Again: Not all cast members will be needed at all rehearsals. A detailed schedule will be created once cast. TECH SUNDAY is Nov. 30th 12pm – 8pm and will be mandatory for all cast and crew members. TECH WEEK CONTINUES 12/1-12/3 6:00pm – when we finish. PERFORMANCES: (12 performances total, over 3 weekends) Shows run: December 4-21, 2025, with shows Thurs, Fri, Sat at 7:30 pm and Sun at 2:00 pm If interested, please apply.

14 roles

SCROOGEMale12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A poor orphan who works all day at a boot making factory. Tired of poverty, he vows to save his money and make his fortune. He desperately misses his parents and wants to find a home of his own. (F#3 - A4 Tenor)

GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST/LAMPLIGHTERFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A twinkly, spritely apparition, full of the Christmas spirit. (Eb4 - G5 Soprano)

TINY TIMMale6-10 y.o.All ethnicities

The young son of BOB CRATCHIT. Weak and crippled, but full of true goodness and hope. More than anyone, TINY TIME embodies the Christmas Spirit. Bb3 - D4 Boy Soprano

GRACE SMYTHEFemale10-15 y.o.All ethnicities

The young daughter of MR. SMYTHE. Accompanies her father to ask Scrooge for leniency following her mother's death. Small feature. (Db4 - Db5 Soprano)

BANKERSBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

STREET VENDORSBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

CRATCHIT CHILDRENBoth genders6-18 y.o.All ethnicities

GHOSTSBoth genders6-18 y.o.All ethnicities

FEZZIWIG PARTY-GOERSBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

CLERKSMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

DANCING GIRLSFemale6-18 y.o.All ethnicities

MONKSMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

CHILDRENBoth genders6-18 y.o.All ethnicities

CHORUS OF CHILD ANGELSBoth genders6-18 y.o.All ethnicities