Casting Call for Boys and Girls for "A Christmas Carol" Show
Seeking kids ages 10 and up for "A Christmas Carol" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: The play, based on the classic Dickens novel, recounts the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, a crotchety curmudgeon who has lost faith in his fellow man and the spirit of Christmas – rejecting an invitation from his nephew, Fred, and bemoaning having to give the day off to his overworked clerk, Bob Cratchitt. Then, one night, the spirit of his former business partner visits and later sends three ghosts to show the old miser Christmases past, present, and future. Scrooge must decide whether to continue on his path of gloom or change his ways. Rate: Limited actor stipends are available for specific roles; stipends typically range from $100-$400. Comp tickets are allotted to family and friends. Additional info: Callbacks: If needed and by invitation only on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Rehearsals will begin Monday, November 3, 2025. Typically, rehearsals will be Mondays-Thursdays from 7-10 pm and Saturdays from 9 am-12 pm. Tech Week rehearsals on December 1-4, 2025, will be Monday-Thursday and will begin at 6 pm. There may be a Q2Q rehearsal on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Performances: December 5-23, 2025 Thursdays at 7:30 pm, Fridays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 2 pm and 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm and 7:30 pm. plus 7:30pm performances on Tues., Dec. 16; Wed., Dec. 17; Mon., Dec. 22; Tues., Dec. 23. When applying, please submit a single audition video (or link) with you performing two (2) monologues (any of your choosing) from the options in the Audition Sides document attached. You will need to upload a headshot and an acting resume in addition to your video file.
11 roles
A spirit that appears young and lively. Represents all of the Christmases from Scrooge’s past. Visits Scrooge to show Scrooge moments from his past.
Scrooge’s younger and uncertain self, just entering adulthood.
A beautiful, young woman Scrooge fell in love with as a young man. Their differing views on wealth eventually push the two apart.
The youngest Cratchit child. Tiny Tim is sickly, and walks with a crutch.
The elder Cratchit children
The elder Cratchit children
The elder Cratchit children
Ebenezer Scrooge as a child, appearing during Christmas Past’s visit. A lonely child.
Scrooge’s kind, beloved sister, appearing during Christmas Past’s visit.
Children who represent the worst of humanity. Introduced to Scrooge by the Ghost of Christmas Present.
Children who represent the worst of humanity. Introduced to Scrooge by the Ghost of Christmas Present.
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