# Event Details - **Event Name**: AUDITIONS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2026) - (Oct. 13-15, 2026) - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: AUDITION NOTICE: TITLE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL AUTHOR: Charles Dickens, adapted by Katherine White DIRECTOR: Katherine White RUN: December 5 - December 20, 2026 Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Wednesday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events. This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay. AUDITION DATES: Open Call: Dates: Tuesday, October 13th & Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 Times: 7pm - 9pm (Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions. Auditioners will be seen on a first come, first serve basis determined by when they sign-in.) Callbacks: By Invitation Only. Date: Thursday October 15th, 2026 Times: 7pm - 10pm Location: Long Beach Playhouse REHEARSALS: First Read-Through: October 17, 2026, Noon - 4pm Regular Rehearsal: Starting Oct. 18: Sundays 5pm - 8pm, and Mon. - Thurs. 7pm - 10pm. (Please see beginning rehearsal schedule for specific dates and times.) Location: Long Beach Playhouse NOTE: Open to working with some limited minor conflicts, but we will not be casting people with conflicts on tech dates and performances. AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Bring headshot and resume. Audition will consist of cold readings from provided sides. British accents required; please be prepared to do the accent for the audition. SHORT SYNOPSIS: An adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas novella. A Christmas Carol is the tale of a miserable and miserly man, Ebenezer Scrooge, learning to value people over riches with the help of spirits. This story takes a critical look at the responsibilities of those with wealth, to those in need. CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES: NOTE: All roles require a British Accent. Non-traditional casting welcome: open to all races, genders, and ages. EBENEZER SCROOGE (M, to play 50+): A cold-hearted miser, whose fear of the world has manifested in a hatred for Christmas. (Role requires a British Accent.) CHARLES DICKENS (M or F, to play 20-40): A charismatic, charming, and funny narrator to our story. Will also play the Old Woman. (Role requires a British Accent.) BOB CRATCHIT (M, 35-45): An optimistic, mild-mannered man who loves his large family. Will also play Dick Wilkins and Trader 1. (Role requires a British Accent. Role requires Intimate Moments with MRS. CRATCHIT: kissing.) GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST (F, to play 20-25): A strange, playful, and otherworldly spirit who shows Scrooge his past. Will also play Mrs. Dilber. (Role requires a British Accent.) GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT (M or F, all ages 25+ considered): An exuberant and forgetful spirit who is the embodiment of Christmas Day. Will also play Old Joe. (Role requires a British Accent.) JACOB MARLEY (M, to play 50 +): The ghost of Ebenezer Scrooge’s dead business partner. Will also play Mr. Fezziwig, and Trader 2. (Role requires a British Accent.) FRED HONEYWELL (M, 20-30): Scrooge’s nephew and a joyful young man filled with love and Christmas cheer. Will also play Young Ebenezer, and Thomas. (Role requires a British Accent. Role requires Intimate Moments with BELLE: kissing.) BELLE (F, 18-30) A young woman with fierce convictions and the lost love of Ebenezer. Will also play Elizabeth, and Caroline. (Role requires a British Accent. Role requires Intimate Moments with FRED: kissing.) MRS. CRATCHIT (F, 35-50): A strong headed matriarch of her family. She is kind-hearted but not afraid to speak her truth. Will also play Mrs. Oliver. (Role requires a British Accent. Role requires Intimate Moments with BOB: kissing.) MARTHA CRATCHIT (F, 18-22): The Cratchit family’s hard-working oldest daughter. Will also play a Caroler, and Katherine. (Role requires a British Accent.) PETER CRATCHIT (M, 14-18): Eldest son of the Cratchits. Will also play a Caroler, Teen Ebenezer, Want, and Turkey Boy. (Role requires a British Accent.) BELINDA CRATCHIT (F, 9-13) Youngest daughter of the Cratchits. Will also play a Caroler, Fan, and Ignorance. (Role requires a British Accent.) TINY TIM (M or F, 7-11) A kind-hearted, sickly boy who loves Christmas. Will also play Child Ebenezer, and Tom. (Role requires a British Accent.) SOLICITOR 1/ ENSEMBLE (M, 15-30): Will also play the Undertaker, Street Vendor, and Topper. (Role requires a British Accent.) SOLICITOR 2/ ENSEMBLE (F, 15-30): Will also play the Clergyman, Street Vendor, and Janet. (Role requires a British Accent.) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/long-beach/auditions-a-christmas-carol-2026-oct-13-15-2026/200030779042639 - **Event Categories**: art, sports, literary-art, parties, theatre, entertainment, volunteering - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 30 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Long Beach - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 5021 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA, United States, California 90804 - **lat**: 33.7835 - **long**: -118.13512 - **full address**: 5021 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA, United States, California 90804 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AUDITIONS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2026) - (Oct. 13-15, 2026) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/fba473fe13c787d65d2e37e901385f44347651bb72afd9e3829bf4d117177062-rimg-w1200-h628-dc880808-gmir?v=1791163359 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AUDITIONS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2026) - (Oct. 13-15, 2026) being held? - **A:** AUDITIONS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2026) - (Oct. 13-15, 2026) takes place on Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 5021 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA, United States, California 90804. - **Q**: Who is organizing AUDITIONS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2026) - (Oct. 13-15, 2026)? - **A:** AUDITIONS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2026) - (Oct. 13-15, 2026) is organized by Long Beach Playhouse. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** AUDITIONS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2026) - (Oct. 13-15, 2026) is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Long Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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