# Event Details - **Event Name**: Auditions for “The Spirit of Christmas or The Story of Ernestina Scrooge” - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Gateway Players Theatre in Southbridge, Ma is hosting auditions for “The Spirit of Christmas or The Story of Ernestina Scrooge” written by Tom Fuller. Audition will be held on Tuesday, September 15th and Thursday September 17th at 6:30pm, in Fellowship Hall at Elm Street Congregational Church, 61 Elm Street, Southbridge, MA. Auditions will consist of cold-readings from the script. Each auditioner should come prepared to sing one of their favorite Christmas carols as well. Show dates are December 4, 5, 6. Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays in September, then Monday and Wednesdays in October and November. All rehearsals will begin at 6:30pm. This is an adult and youth production. Directed by Lou-Ellen Corkum and Alex Gardner, and produced by Stephanie Ruggiere. For more information, please contact Gateway at 508-765-4531, or Lou-Ellen Corkum at lcorkum14@gmail.com. Presented by permission from Dramatic Publishing. Synopsis: This adaptation of Dickens' A Christmas Carol was selected by the Playwrights' Center of Minneapolis. It is especially suited to the needs of high schools and community theatres, since it has an assortment of fine roles for women. What happened to Ebenezer Scrooge after the immortal Christmas Day? It seems he married and had a son, who had a son, who moved to America and had a daughter, Ernestina, who is the leading lady of this play. Cast: Principle roles: Ernestina Scrooge – the great-granddaughter of Ebenezer, 40 years old Bob Kravachic – Ernestina’s clerk, father of 3, 30 – 40 year old Bill McDougal -Ernestina’s former boyfriend, 40 year old Young Ernestina – 15-17 year old girl, appears in Christmas past as a high school student, she also has a solo that she sings Little Bob – 6-8 year old boy, appears in Christmas present similar to the Tiny Tim character from A Christmas Carol Ensemble: will have multiple roles including carolers, narrators, Spirit of Christmas Past, Present and Future, students, Kravachic family members, party guests, etc. 6 women - age range of 25-60ish 6 Men - age range of 25-60ish 6 Teens – age range of 12-17 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southbridge/auditions-for-the-spirit-of-christmas-or-the-story-of-ernestina-scrooge/200030452892455 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, parties, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 28 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Southbridge - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: 61 Elm Street,Southbridge, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01550 - **lat**: 42.07313 - **long**: -72.03449 - **full address**: 61 Elm Street,Southbridge, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01550 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Auditions for “The Spirit of Christmas or The Story of Ernestina Scrooge” - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/32e07fb23eca15d20dcced00cbba0cdddc70f26784c2171a99e8574effd00c55-rimg-w575-h286-dc080808-gmir?v=1788246724 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Auditions for The Spirit of Christmas or The Story of Ernestina Scrooge being held? - **A:** Auditions for The Spirit of Christmas or The Story of Ernestina Scrooge takes place on Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 61 Elm Street,Southbridge, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01550. - **Q**: Who is organizing Auditions for The Spirit of Christmas or The Story of Ernestina Scrooge ? - **A:** Auditions for The Spirit of Christmas or The Story of Ernestina Scrooge is organized by Gateway Players Theatre Southbridge, MA. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Auditions for The Spirit of Christmas or The Story of Ernestina Scrooge 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 Southbridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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