Auditions: A Christmas Carol

Name: Auditions: A Christmas Carol
Start: 2024-09-29T18:30:00-07:00
End: 2024-09-29T21:30:00-07:00
Location: Spokane Civic Theatre

Schedule

Sun Sep 29 2024 at 06:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Spokane Civic Theatre | Spokane, WA

𝑨 𝑪𝑯𝑹𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑴𝑨𝑺 𝑪𝑨𝑹𝑶𝑳 tells the beloved story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who despises Christmas and the joy it brings. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who take him on a journey through his past, present and future. This magical journey reminds Scrooge — and every one of us — of the transformative power of love, friendship and generosity.
Based on the novella by Charles Dickens
Adapted for the stage by Barbara Field
Minneapolis playwright Barbara Field’s adaptations of A" Christmas Carol" are part of Spokane Civic Theatre’s DNA. Civic first produced her rich and delightful take on Mr. Dickens’ tale in the late 1970s, under the artful direction of the legendary Dorothy Darby Smith, one of our Founders.
New Incidental Music by Henry McNulty
Directed by Jonah Taylor and Jake Schaefer
𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐒
Margot and Robert Ogden Main Stage
November 29 – December 22, 2024
Wednesdays – Saturdays: 7:30 pm* | Sundays: 2:00 pm
*12/7 and 12/21 performances at 2:00 pm
𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒
Sunday, September 29 — 6:30PM
Monday, September 30 — 6:30PM
𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐒
Tuesday, October 1 — 6:30PM
𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage
1020 N Howard St, Spokane WA 99201
Directions can be found here: spokanecivictheatre.com/know-before-you-go/
𝐎𝐅 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄
- Seeking all ethnicities and cultural backgrounds for all roles
- Age range and gender of characters is to appear on stage as
- Most roles double as Ensemble and Narrators
- No prepared reading or monologue required; please be prepared for cold readings from the script
- Due to the development required of this production, minimal conflicts will be considered for casting
- Click here to read Charles Dickens’ novella, first published in 1843: www.read.gov/books/pageturner/2003bit37729/#page/1/mode/1up
𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐒
SCROOGE
Male, 45 – 65
A man who lost his father to creditors as a kid and has grown up heeding his father’s advice to save his money. Until he realizes how terrible he’s become, he is a grumpy, unsympathetic human being who has no time for anyone or anything.
JACOB MARLEY
Male, 45 – 65
Scrooge’s former business partner who, before his death, was exactly like Scrooge. Comes back as a ghost in chains to warn Scrooge of how his life decisions will bind him in the afterlife.
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST
Male, 8 – 12
An ever genuine, sprightly ghost who comes back with the history book of Scrooge’s past to show him the events that led to his current state.
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT
Female, 45 – 70
A jovial, larger-than-life ghost who comes back to show Scrooge all the joy, love, and celebration he his missing out on while those around him celebrate Christmas.
BOB CRATCHIT
Male, 30 – 45
Gentle, loving father and husband. Scrooge’s overworked underpaid clerk. A hard working clerk in Scrooge’s employment. Dedicated to his family, especially his young son Tiny Tim. Cratchit maintains a kind heart, even in the face of Scrooge’s mean-spiritedness.
TINY TIM
Male, 8 – 12
Mr. and Mrs. Cratchit’s youngest son. He is lame and sickly, but otherwise the very definition of a loving Christmas spirit. He is a constant reminder to all that as long as we have each other, there lies happiness.
MRS. CRATCHIT
Female, 30 – 45
Tiny Tim’s mother and Mr. Cratchit’s wife. She is a loving mother who tries to provide the best for her children with what she’s got.
MARTHA CRATCHIT
Female, 17
The eldest of the Cratchit children—responsible and nurturing.
BELINDA CRATCHIT
Female, 12 – 15
The prankster of the Cratchit family with a sparky personality.
PETER CRATCHIT
Male, 12 – 15
A kind, curious kid.
EBENEZER
Male, 20 – 30
A man who lost his father to creditors as a kid and is beginning to harden to his to save his money. He is still a sympathetic man, and in love with Belle.
BELLE CRAWFORD
Female, 20 – 30
Scrooge’s fiancé from when they were young. She is beautiful and not impressed by money.
YOUNG EBENEZER
Male, 10 – 12
A boy who loves to read. Naive to the ways of the world.
FAN
Female, 10 – 12
Scrooge’s sister and Fred’s mother. A vision in the past, and symbol of the loving kindness of Christmas time.
MR. FEZZIWIG
Male, 50 – 70
A portly, jolly man who used to throw a huge Christmas party every year for the community. He was Scrooge’s first boss and after teaching him all he knew, the antithesis of the man Scrooge became.
MRS. FEZZIWIG
Female, 50 – 70
The consummate hostess and Mr. Fezziwig’s wife, she loved to help throw the Christmas party every year. She is prideful.
FRED
Male, 28 – 38
Warm and compassionate, Scrooge’s nephew, feels sorry for the old man, yet still obligated to him, being family. He is full of Christmas cheer, energetic.
MRS. FRED
Female, 28 – 38
Tired of the thought of inviting “Uncle Scrooge” over for Christmas dinner each year.
DICK WILKINS
Male, 20 – 30
Young Scrooge’s best friend. Energetic.
YOUNG MARLEY
Male, 20 – 30
Starts business with Scrooge at 18 and shares a similar mindset of greed.
DANCERS (2 – 8 )
Highlighted in Fezziwig Christmas party scene.
Featured Ensemble roles include Topper, Nellie, Blakely, Mr. Forrest, Joe, Charwoman, Undertaker, Laundress, Schoolmaster, Cecil, Sophia, Dorothea, Edwards, and more.
𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐀 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑:
https://form.jotform.com/242476898257172
𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒, 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐋:
[email protected]
SpokaneCivicTheatre.com/Audition