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Auditions: A Christmas Carol

Questions about auditions: Contact Cheri.Furno@fantasyplayhouse.com

 

Auditions:
for Children Ages 6-12 Only      Friday Sept 6th at 6pm (doors open at 5:30pm)
for Teens & Adults Only             Saturday Sept 7th at 10:30am (doors open at 10am) (Please note this is a change as of 8/12)
Callbacks (by invitation only) Sunday Sept 8th at 1:30pm 

Audition Requirements:

We observe age-appropriate casting for our main stage productions; adult roles are typically played
by adults.

Minimum Age by Sept 6th: 6 years old

The script may be read during office hours (M-F 10-5pm) prior to the auditions. This is a play with music. Singing and dancing ability are required for some roles.

No prepared reading or monologue required. Audition readings will be from the script.

Prepared song in the style of the show, 16 bar limit please. Bring sheet music in the desired key; no
a capella, no sound tracts or cds allowed.

For applicable parts, dancing will be done at call backs only, everyone should come in comfortable
clothes and shoes for dancing.

Roles:
Ebenezer Scrooge
Bob Cratchit
Fred
Blakely
Mr Forrest
Tiny Tim
Jacob Marley
Mrs Grigsby
Ghost of Christmas Past
Young Ebenezer (boy)
Fan
Schoolmaster (Mr Queeze)
Fezziwig
Dick Wilkins
Young Ebenezer (young man)
Belle Crawford
Mrs Fezziwig
Susan the Cook
Ghost of Christmas Present
Peter Cratchit
Tom Cratchit
Mary Cratchit
Mrs Cratchit
Belinda Cratchit
Martha Cratchit
Cecil
Topper
Mrs Fred
Dorothea
Edwards
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
Grasper
Snarkers
Joe
Mrs Dilber
Undertaker
Nellie
Maid

Coming soon – additional character information and ensemble lists

Rehearsal Schedule:
Tuesdays/Thursdays 6:30 – 9pm October 15th – November 26th
Saturdays 9am – 12noon Oct 19th & Nov 2nd
Saturdays 9am – 3pm Oct 26th, Nov 9th – Nov 30th
Tech Week: (No Conflicts)
Sunday December 1st- Thurs Dec 5th Call Time 5:30pm
Performance Dates: (No Conflicts)
December 6th-8th First Weekend
December 10th Student Matinees
December 13th-15th Second Weekend
Friday shows, call time 5:30pm for 7pm show.
Saturday and Sunday shows, call time 11:30am for shows at 1pm and 5pm.
Student Matinees Tuesday Dec 10th Call Time 7:30am for shows at 9am and 12noon

About Conflicts
Please review your schedule for the rehearsal/performance period (Oct. 15 to Dec. 15) before
auditioning. Conflicts include school activities, other lessons, ACT/SAT, Band, Trumbauer, sports,
college exams, work, work travel, and vacations (ie: Thanksgiving). You will need to list conflicts on
your audition form and verify that they are your only known conflicts. No more than 3 conflicts
preferred. Cast members may not have any schedule conflicts during Tech Week or Performance
dates (Dec 1-15).
Parent signature is needed for everyone under 19 yrs old


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