A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play
Adapted by Joe Landry
Music by Kevin Connors
Directed by Tim Scott
Intermediate Underwriting by Gary Thomas
Additional underwriting available
Performances
December 4-14
Auditions
October 20 & 21, 7pm at StageCenter
About the PlayThe Charles Dickens holiday classic comes to life as a live 1950's radio broadcast, complete with vintage commercials for fruitcake (extra-fancy), the magic of live sound effects, and musical underscoring. Written as a “play within a play,” the audience steps into a radio studio on Christmas Eve, where our actors are portraying radio performers who, in turn, bring Dickens’ story to life for a listening audience. A handful of performers cover dozens of voices and characters as Scrooge is led by three ghosts on a thrilling journey to discover the true meaning of Christmas. This charming, playful take on a family favorite will leave no one saying “Bah Humbug!”
A Note from the Director
What excites me most about this play is the in-studio experience it creates for the audience. They aren’t just hearing a radio version of A Christmas Carol. They get to watch a “live radio broadcast” unfold in front of them. From the actors stepping up to the microphone to deliver Dickens’ characters, to the moments when they step away and we see who these radio performers are in between, there’s a wonderful layer of humor, charm, and surprise. The play blends the timeless story of Scrooge’s redemption with the theatrical fun of watching a 1950's radio broadcast come to life before your eyes.
– Tim Scott
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
Who we’re looking for
Actors – Versatile performers to cover multiple roles in British and American dialects
Piano Accompanist* – Plays carols, transitions, and jingles from the provided score.
Foley Sound Effects Artist* – We’re looking for a creative and energetic person who enjoys experimenting with props, objects, and timing to create live sound effects on stage every night. Percussion experience is a plus, but not required.
Roles Available
Freddie Filmore (M, 40s–70+): Ebenezer Scrooge, Santa, other male voices
Jake Laurents (M, 20s–50s): Marley, Ghost of Christmas Present, Fred, other roles
Harry “Jazzbo” Haywood (M, 30s–50s): Bob Cratchit, Young Scrooge, Tiny Tim, others
Sally Applewhite (F, 30s–40s): Fan (Scrooge's sister), Belle, Mrs. Cratchit, others
Lana Sherwood (F, 30s–50s): Ghost of Christmas Past, Cratchit’s daughter Martha, others
Roles are flexible, and assignments may be split or combined at the director’s discretion. Age ranges listed are flexible and refer to what the actor can portray, not their actual age.
*Note for Pianist & Foley Artist Candidates: You won’t need to audition alongside the actors, but we’d love for you to stop by auditions to let us know you’re interested and meet the team. If you can’t make it, just reach out to the director: Tim Scott,
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