A Christmas Carol is a faithful retelling of Charles’ Dickens classic adapted by Johnathan Bauer and Jon Rider. It features a small ensemble cast, and with the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each character plays many different roles.
Seeking strong actors and storytellers for this small ensemble, comfortable with a British accent
All ages are welcome to audition (5 featured roles for adults, 3 featured roles for children)
Auditions will be in person
Please sign-up for an audition (January 10-25, 2025).
Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals will take place September 30 - November 6 on Tuesdays and Thursdays (6-10pm), and Sundays (3-10pm) There are additional evening rehearsals during tech week.
Most rehearsals take place at Lancaster Alliance Church.
Performance Schedule
Performances will be touring across Lancaster County to schools, retirement communities, and other venues from November 7-December 21.
Casting
Because of the busy performance schedule we are anticipating double casting all of the roles, and also casting additional swings to cover multiple roles.
Cast Breakdown
Ebenezer Scrooge
Age 45-75
Caroler 1 (Caroler/Narrator, Christmas Present, Christmas Future)
Soprano, Age 20-40
Caroler 2 (Caroler/Narrator, Belle, Mrs. Cratchit, Mrs. Fred, Charwoman)
Mezzo, Age 20-40
Caroler 3 (Caroler/Narrator, Fred, Old Joe)
Tenor, Age 20-40
Caroler 4 (Caroler/Narrator, Bob Cratchit, Marley, Fezziwig)
Baritone, Age 20-40
Child 1 (Narrator, Christmas Past, Undertaker’s Boy, Peter Cratchit, Goose Boy)
Boy or Girl, Age 12-16
Child 2 (Narrator, Fan, Martha, Laundress, Want)
Girl, Age 10-15
Child 3 (Narrator, Young Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Ignorance)
Boy, Age 8-12