Carrollwood Players Theatre announces open auditions and offstage production opportunities for:
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
By Charles Dickens
A CWP Mainstage Production
Adapted for the Stage by Jim Russell
Directed by Joie Marsh
CWP’s annual holiday tradition returns to its roots as we present the beloved, classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas, adapted for the stage with all the Victorian splendor, warmth, laughter and storytelling you expect from the original Dickens novella.
Will Ebenezer Scrooge change his ways in time for Christmas? Will Tiny Tim and the Cratchits find hope? Will the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future successfully complete their mission in old London town this snowy, wintry Christmas Eve?
Bring the whole family for a magical journey through time as we present this beautiful story that will inspire you to laugh, be of good cheer, and experience a heartwarming message about the power of love and kindness
Presented with the support of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.
AUDITION DATES:
Sunday, September 21st, 2025 at 7 p.m.
AND
Monday, September 22nd, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Auditions will be at Carrollwood Players Theatre, 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa, FL, 33618
PRODUCTION DATES:
December 5th - 21st, 2025
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Saturday 2 p.m. matinee on December 13th and 20th (there are two performances on these dates)
Call time for all performers and crew on performance dates is 1 hour prior to showtime.
Tech Week:
November 30th- December 4th, 2025
Performers and some production volunteers/crew MUST be available for all tech week rehearsals and all performances. There are no exceptions!
You MUST complete the online sign-up form in advance to attend this audition or be considered for production volunteer opportunities.
PLEASE LIST ALL POTENTIAL DATE SCHEDULE CONFLICTS ON THE ONLINE FORM.
Complete the form at:
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IMPORTANT: If you have SIGNIFICANT conflicts between auditions and tech week, please carefully consider whether or not you are in a position to participate in this production. We are looking for performers who are AVAILABLE and COMMITTED to this production.
Please take care to complete the conflict section of this form accurately and completely. Casting and staffing decisions and rehearsal schedules are based in part on information you provide about potential conflict dates.
Rehearsals:
The exact rehearsal schedule is to be determined, but rehearsals are usually 2-3 days per week, mostly weekday nights, but there may be rehearsals on Saturdays in the daytime and/or Sundays in the evening. Weekday evening rehearsals generally begin at 7 p.m. and can last as late as 10 p.m. (possibly later during tech week) Sunday evening rehearsals generally begin at 6 p.m. and can last as late as 10 p.m. There will be a total of approximately 20-25 rehearsals for this production.
The rehearsal schedule intensifies as opening night draws closer. Tech week rehearsals often run later into the evening.
No experience is necessary. All roles are open. All ethnicities, identities and abilities are strongly encouraged to audition for any and all roles. This is a non-paid opportunity.
Headshots and resumes are encouraged but not required.
You may send in advance to
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Production Volunteer Opportunities: Let us know what you are interested in helping with!
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Casting:
Most performers in this production will portray more than one character, with some exceptions. In most cases, this means you might have a main character along with playing a "Londoner" or a "Caroler" or other ensemble characters who fill the bustling streets of London throughout the play. In some cases, you might portray more than one named character.
Roles are available for boys and girls ages 6 to 17 and men and women ages 18 to 88!
Many of the roles in this production require an upper class English accent/dialect. Some require a Cockney accent/dialect. Other regional accents/dialects are also possible (Yorkshire, Scottish, Irish, etc), so please come to auditions prepared to demonstrate an accent! (YouTube has great resources - so do some legwork before auditions if you can!)
Roles Available:
Ebenezer Scrooge – Male – Able to convincingly portray mid 50s-70s. Ebenezer Scrooge is the focal character of the play. He is a cold, miserly old man who once knew what it meant to love and live, but who is now a lonely, greedy, bitter old grouch. Deep inside, he is a good person who has allowed his pain to destroy him from within. He is rude, stubborn, stuffy, angry, closed-minded, greedy, snobby – and yet somehow not entirely unlikeable. On stage through most of the play. Upper class English dialect.
The Narrator – Male or Female – Any age. Distinguished, charming, well-spoken, kind and gentle. Upper class English dialect.
Bob Cratchit – Male – Able to convincingly portray 30s-40s. Honest, sincere, hardworking, proud, jovial, kind, a devoted father and husband. Mild Cockney dialect.
Fred – Male – Able to convincingly portray mid 20s-40. Scrooge’s nephew. Friendly, educated, sincere, kind, well-mannered. Upper class English dialect.
Young Scrooge - Male - Able to convincingly portray late teens – early twenties. Young Scrooge is Ebenezer Scrooge just before he is about to graduate from school. Upper class English dialect. Participates in a short, simple Victorian dance.
Belle - Female - Able to convincingly portray late teens – early twenties. Belle is Scrooge's first and only real love. She breaks her relationship off with him because of his changes for the worse. Scrooge later sees her happily married to someone else. Upper class English dialect. Participates in a short, simple Victorian dance.
Young Jacob Marley – Male – Able to convincingly portray late teens – early twenties. A handsome young man full of life and youthful dreams. Smart, passionate and romantic. Kind and gentle. Upper class English dialect. Participates in a short, simple Victorian dance.
Alice Fezziwig - Female -Able to convincingly portray late teens – early twenties. Alice Fezziwig is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig and appears at Fezziwig’s party. She is the sparkle in young Jacob Marley's eye. Upper class English dialect. Participates in a short, simple Victorian dance.
Mr. Fezziwig – Male – Able to convincingly portray 50s-60s. A well-to-do, inspiring, delightful, kind, fun-spirited man who loves people, Christmas and life! As good as they come. Upper class English dialect. Participates in a short, simple Victorian dance.
Mrs. Fezziwig – Female – Able to convincingly portray 50s-60s. The loving wife of Mr. Fezziwig. Sometimes the more common-sensed of the pair. But just as kind and happy as the Mister. Upper class English dialect. Participates in a short, simple Victorian dance.
Mrs. Upton – Female – Able to convincingly portray 40-70. A very proper and well-to-do ‘busybody’ – extremely high brow and very well spoken. Polite, pleasant and pushy. Knows her place – and yours. Upper class English dialect.
Mrs. Chumsworthy – Female – Able to convincingly portray 20-70. Could be a younger tag-along “busybody-in-training” or could be closer in age to Mrs. Upton. Quirky, well-bred but nerdy and not a gifted speaker. Quite comical, stiff, unsure of herself, may be hard of hearing or have a quirky voice or be asthmatic, etc. – great opportunity to create a funny character! Upper class English dialect.
The Ghost of Jacob Marley - Male - Able to convincingly portray 50s-80s. Jacob Marley was, in life, Scrooge’s business partner. He was a greedy and grouchy old man, just like Scrooge. He died seven years ago and now is an unhappy and miserable ghost doomed to painfully wander the earth in chains for all eternity. Upper class English dialect
The Ghost of Christmas Past – Female – Able to convincingly portray 15-25. Could be older. A youthful, pure, mysterious visitor with graceful, serene speech and movement. No dialect.
The Ghost of Christmas Present – Male or Female – Able to convincingly portray 40-60. A boisterous, humorous, commanding presence determined to show Scrooge the effects of his greedy ways. Cockney or Yorkshire or other common English dialect, or Scottish or Irish dialect.
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come - Male or Female - Any age. An ominous grim reaper spirit who does not speak.
Child Scrooge - Male - Able to convincingly portray 7-12. Child Scrooge is Ebenezer Scrooge when he was an innocent young child in school. Upper class English dialect.
Fan – Female – Able to convincingly portray 10-14. Fan is Scrooge’s sister. Upper class English dialect.
Mr. or Mrs. Collins – Male or Female – Any adult age. Well-dressed, proper citizen. Upper class English dialect.
Mr. or Mrs. Hathaway –Male or Female – Any adult age. Well-dressed, proper citizen. Upper class English dialect.
Mrs. Dilber – Female – Able to convincingly portray 50s-80s. Scrooge’s House Maid. A comical, common servant with a Cockney or other common English dialect.
Old Bram - Male - Able to convincingly portray 50s-80s. Old Bram is a disreputable con man who steals the belongings of the wealthy deceased, and then sells them. Thick Cockney dialect.
Arthur or Agnes - Male or Female - Able to convincingly portray 8-12. A common street urchin who begs, steals, picks pockets and terrorizes the rich. Thick Cockney dialect.
Samuel Perry - Male - Able to convincingly portray 20s-40s. A working class commoner with a Cockney dialect.
Mrs. Cratchit - Female - Able to convincingly portray 30s-40s. Bob Cratchit’s sweet and loving wife. Has a lovely, kind disposition, a sense of humor, and is very passionate about any subject regarding her family. Mild Cockney dialect.
Martha Cratchit - Female – Able to convincingly portray 13-17. The hardworking, devoted oldest daughter in the Cratchit family. Mild Cockney dialect.
Peter Cratchit - Male - Able to convincingly portray 12-15. The loyal and good oldest son in the Cratchit family. Mild Cockney dialect.
Tiny Tim Cratchit - Male -Able to convincingly portray 6-8. Tiny Tim is a sweet, sick little boy with a bad leg that requires him to walk with a crutch. Mild Cockney dialect.
Oliver Cratchit - Male - Able to convincingly portray 8-12. Roger Cratchit is a member of the Cratchit family known for his endless energy and loud voice. Mild Cockney dialect.
Clara Cratchit - Female - Able to convincingly portray 8-12. Clara Cratchit is a member of the Cratchit family known for her endless energy and for being even louder than her brother Roger. Mild Cockney dialect.
Linda - Female - Able to convincingly portray 20s. Fred's wife. A beautiful, modest, sincere and kind young woman. Upper class English dialect.
Colin - Male - Able to convincingly portray 30s-50s. Colin is Belle’s present day husband.
Londoners, Party Guests, Carolers, Street Urchins, Beggars, Pick Pockets, School Children, Charwomen, Dustmen, Peddlers, Ghosts, Merchants - These are ensemble roles open to all ages.
What to Prepare:
Acting - Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
Singing - This play will feature caroling. ALL auditioners should be prepared to sing a short acapella excerpt from your favorite holiday carol. Some cast members may be featured in solos.
VIDEO AUDITIONS - PLEASE NOTE: We prefer to see all auditions in person. Requests for video submissions will only be considered if we are unable to source sufficient talent from those auditioning in person. If you wish to audition by video only, there is no need to complete this form. Please email us at
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Alternate audition dates: We regret we are not able to schedule an alternate audition date for you.
What to expect on your audition date:
We expect a LARGE turnout for auditions, and space is LIMITED. We regret we cannot admit any guests, companions, or observers, with the exception of one parent or legal guardian for audtioners under the age of 18.
Auditions begin at 7 p.m. and doors will open at 6:45 p.m. IMPORTANT information is covered at the beginning of each session, therefore it is imperative that you are prepared to begin on time. No auditioners will be admitted after 7:05 p.m.
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You MAY apply to audition AND apply for offstage opportunities (in the event you are not cast), though some offstage positions may be filled prior to the audition dates. If you apply to audition AND to volunteer offstage, we will assume your first preference is to perform.
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Questions may be directed to
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