AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2025)
AUTHOR: Charles Dickens, adapted by Carole Louise Nicholson
DIRECTOR: Carole Louise Nicholson
RUN: Dec. 6 - Dec. 21, 2025
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: Wednesday October 15th and Thursday October 16th, 2025
(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7pm - 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Saturday October 18th, 2025
Times: 12pm-3pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Monday October 20th, 2025, 7pm - 10pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting Tuesday October 21st, 2025:
Monday - Thursday: 7pm - 10pm
Saturday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Select Sundays: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
No rehearsal on Wednesday, November 26th & Thursday, 27th, 2025 (Thanksgiving)
(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:
All Actors: Bring headshot and resume.
For the Ghost Trio: Please be prepared to sing “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” a cappella.
For all other characters: Please be ready for a cold reading from the script. Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
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, and the importance of family and community care.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: Non-traditional casting welcome: open to all races, genders, and ages. All roles require a British Accent and being comfortable with singing on stage.
SCROOGE, MARLEY & ASSOCIATES (FAMILY)
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.)
JACOB MARLEY (M, to play 50+) The ghost of Ebenezer Scrooge’s dead business partner. Will also play Mr. Fezziwig and Broker 2 (Role requires a British Accent.)
FRED HOLLOWELL (M, 18-30) Scrooge’s nephew and a joyful young man filled with Christmas cheer. Will also play Young Ebenezer and Thomas. (Role requires a British Accent.)
ELIZABETH HOLLOWELL (F, 18-30) Fred’s outgoing and playful wife. Will also play Belle and Caroline. (Role requires a British Accent.)
CRATCHIT FAMILY
BOB CRATCHIT (M, 35-50) An optimistic, mild-mannered man who loves his large family. Will also play Dick Wilkins and Broker 1 (Role requires a British Accent.)
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 Oliver. (Role requires a British Accent.)
MARTHA CRATCHIT (F, 16-20) Eldest daughter of the Cratchits. Will also play the Solicitor and Street Child. (Role requires a British Accent.)
PETER CRATCHIT (M, 13-17) Eldest son of the Cratchits. Will also play Young Caroler, Ignorance, and Street Child. (Role requires a British Accent.)
BELINDA CRATCHIT (F, 7-13) Youngest daughter of the Cratchits. Will also play a Street child, Fan, and Want. (Role requires a British Accent.)
TINY TIM (M or F, 7-10) Youngest son of the Cratchits. A kind-hearted, sickly boy who loves Christmas. Will also play School-age Scrooge and Turkey boy. (Role requires a British Accent.)
SPIRIT ROLES
All spirit roles are non-gendered.
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST (18-60): A strange, otherworldly spirit who shows Scrooge his past. Will also play Topper and Dilber.
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT (18-60): An exuberant spirit who is the embodiment of Christmas Day. Will also play Old Joe.
GHOST 1: (18-60), (Soprano): A playful and mischievous spirit who will narrate and sing carols throughout the story. Strong choral singing and storytelling is required.
GHOST 2: (18-60), (Mezzo Soprano/Alto): A stern and cautious spirit who will narrate and sing carols throughout the story. Strong choral singing and storytelling is required.
GHOST 3: (18-60), (Tenor/Baritone): A serious and dark spirit who will narrate and sing carols throughout the story. Strong choral singing and storytelling is required.
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